Pick up AWS services from favorites list and make them into pins on the header as they should be!

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Version
1.1.0
Update
October 5, 2020
Size
22.4KiB
Developer
Category
Users
87
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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AWS Favorites To Pins Extension

For your AWS Console, create pins for favorite services on the navigation header and save a few clicks!

Pins are created based on the services you have favorited. You can decide how many pins to show on the navigation header & how they should appear - as just icons, just labels or both icon & label!

This project is open-source.

Please feel free to take a look at the code and contribute to make it better!
https://github.com/aravindparappil46/aws-favs-to-pins

If you found this extension useful, please leave a review & spread the joy!

Release Notes
v1.1 - Feature | Users can now select required number of pins & how they want the pins to appear (as only icons, only labels or both icon & label)

v1.0 - Bug fix | Pins were not displayed occasionally
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "AWS Favorites To Pins", "version": "1.1.0", "description": "Pick up AWS services from favorites list and make them into pins on the header as they should be!", "manifest_version": 2, "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*.console.aws.amazon.com/*", "https://phd.aws.amazon.com/*", "https://*.console.amazonaws-us-gov.com/*", "https://*.console.amazonaws.cn/*" ], "css": [ "styles.css" ], "js": [ "aws-pins.js" ] } ], "icons": { "128": "logo.png" }}
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How to download and manually install AWS Favorites To Pins extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download AWS Favorites To Pins extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a AWS Favorites To Pins 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 AWS Favorites To Pins Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install AWS Favorites To Pins 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 AWS Favorites To Pins extension file

Select and download the AWS Favorites To Pins 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 AWS Favorites To Pins 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 AWS Favorites To Pins 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 AWS Favorites To Pins 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 AWS Favorites To Pins extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Josh Eckerman (ID: 0000003c7b79deed) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/25/2022 Great extension, such a huge time saver. No idea why AWS removed the ability to pin services to the toolbar.

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Paul Jura (ID: 000000fe4896f7b6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/01/2020 Thanks for making this!

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Catherine Tony (ID: 000000608490bcee) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/26/2020 Cool extension!

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Olga Danchenko (ID: 0000009a165c907e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/25/2020 Loved this extension! Thank you!!!

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Avi Boru (ID: 00000059ef4069fe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/25/2020 i just dont need the limited favorites.... will also need "pins", and thank you for making it happen \m/