An extension to help you switch between different sets of bookmarks

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Version
0.2
Update
April 4, 2015
Size
599KiB
Developer
Category
Users
180
Rating
3.69231 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Switcher Extension

Are you frustrated with having to switch to another Google account to get the set of bookmarks you want after you get off work,and then you realize you have to log in back to check your Gmail emails?

Switcher is here to save the day.Just stick to one Google account and create as many bookmark profiles as you like and switch between them in one click.Also you can bind a machine to a profile so every time you open up chrome you get the set of bookmarks you want.

For example,I bind my Mac book to a profile I name \"home\" and my Windows laptop to a profile I name \"work\" and then I do not have to worry about them but still enjoy the same Gmail access and other Google synced services.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Switcher","short_name": "Switcher","version": "0.2","manifest_version": 2,"permissions": ["bookmarks","storage"],"browser_action": {"default_icon": "icon.png","default_popup": "popup.html"},"background": {"scripts": ["utils.js", "events.js"],"persistent": false},"icons": { "128": "icon.png" },"options_page": "options.html","content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'","description": "An extension to help you switch between different sets of bookmarks"}
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How to download and manually install Switcher extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Switcher 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 Switcher extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Switcher extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Switcher 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 Switcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Switcher extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Switcher extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Switcher 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 Switcher 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 Switcher extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Switcher 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 Switcher extension file

Select and download the Switcher 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 Switcher 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 Switcher 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 Switcher 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 Switcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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DoYouWantaHug (ID: 000000054531d6d8) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/16/2023 its ok, hope the processes will be realized clean, so that bookmarks will be cut and pasted clean every time. There is one point........ I would need shortcuts to switch to an other bar. Is it possible that you implement a shortcut like alt+space or fn+number that we are able and allowed to do it ?

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Luke Skilton (ID: 000000e0b60c8769) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/13/2022 Tried different bookmark switchers since starting new job, and so far is easier to use than the old was easier to set up

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Gustavo Montoya (ID: 0000004f2582e4b9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/01/2021 Mueve todos los marcadores en una carpeta q crea en Otros marcadores, llamada Switcher:default, sin mi autorización! tuve que volver a copiar todos mis marcadores. No tiene opciones para configurar. No sirve.

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Flafy Arazi (ID: 0000000a555b787b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/14/2020 Just downloaded and look like it works

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Downloads (ID: 00000060e13fd74a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/24/2019 So far, it works great!