Browser extension for zx2c4's pass (password manager)

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Version
3.8.0
Update
October 29, 2023
Size
1.1MiB
Developer
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
4.66667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Alarms
Tabs
ClipboardRead
ClipboardWrite
NativeMessaging
Notifications
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Browserpass Extension

Browserpass is a browser extension for Chrome (and Firefox) to retrieve login details from pass (passwordstore.org) straight from your browser.

It uses native messaging to talk to a local binary to retrieve the login details in a secure manner.

Hit \"Ctrl+Shift+L\" to open up the password search or click the lock icon , cycle through the logins with TAB and hit ENTER to auto-fill & submit the login form of the current site.

This add-on depends on a small binary you'll need to install on your OS. Installation instructions can be found here: https://github.com/browserpass/browserpass-native
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Browserpass", "description": "Browser extension for zx2c4's pass (password manager)", "version": "3.8.0", "author": "Maxim Baz , Steve Gilberd ", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/browserpass/browserpass-extension", "background": { "persistent": true, "scripts": ["js/background.dist.js"] }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "128": "icon.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon16.png", "128": "icon.png" }, "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "chrome_style": true, "open_in_tab": false }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "alarms", "tabs", "clipboardRead", "clipboardWrite", "nativeMessaging", "notifications", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "content_security_policy": "default-src 'none'; font-src 'self'; img-src 'self' data:; script-src 'self'; style-src 'self'", "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+L" } }, "fillBest": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+F" }, "description": "Fill form with the best matching credentials" } }}
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How to download and manually install Browserpass extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Browserpass extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Browserpass extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Browserpass extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Browserpass extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Browserpass extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Browserpass Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Browserpass extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Browserpass extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Browserpass extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Browserpass extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Browserpass extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Browserpass extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Browserpass extension file

Select and download the Browserpass extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Browserpass extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Browserpass extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Browserpass extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Browserpass extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Urban Alič (ID: 000000b124fdac47) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/19/2023 Very good.

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Tony Stark (ID: 000000825d2088d4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/14/2023 Офигительно понятная инструкция! Просто во👍 Ага, даже программист не смог установить его, на кого же оно нацелено? Тем, кто сможет его установить, он не потребуется

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Dodgerz Gaara (mrdodgerx) (ID: 00000096d70254b1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/14/2022 simple and easy

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Ard van Breemen (ID: 000000c94cc8c873) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/09/2021 Often, google chrome does not want to store or sees there is a password to be retrieved. SInce I use browserpass I really don't need the google password system. Except on my chromebook :-(.

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Денис Бондаренко (ID: 0000007cb74b4aa5) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/23/2021 Error: Error: Unable to inject script in the top frame The error occurs when you click on a line with an entry in the extension. If you click on the arrow on the right-the details open normally.