Nostr Signer Extension supporting multiple public / private key pairs.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.8.1
Update
November 12, 2024
Size
264KiB
Developer
akaprofiles.com
Category
Users
247
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
Storage
Favicon
See more

AKA Profiles Extension

Are you an advanced Nostr user?

AKA Profiles is a Nostr signing extension (NIP-07) supporting multiple public / private key pairs.

Version 1.07
- new Most Recent Visits lets you jump back into to apps for current key
- disabled autocomplete on all forms
- added NIP-44 support

Version 1.06
- fixed bug where not using key selected in prompt
- updated kind event names

Version 1.05
- fixed user interface issues
- updated permission model to match nos2x
- support for NIP-07 account switching

Key Features
- Keeps your private key safe as local signing replaces sharing your private key
- Chose which public key to share per app request
- Each key pair has its own app permissions & preferred relays
- Same app permission model as nos2x
- supports NIP-04 encryption / decryption
- supports NIP-26 delegated event signing requests

The primary purpose is enabling web apps to request the signing of events using the locally stored private key, thereby eliminating the need to give the private key to web apps.

It also stores a list of your public keys, reducing copying / pasting of keys into various apps.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url":"https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"name":"AKA Profiles",
"description":"Nostr Signer Extension supporting multiple public / private key pairs.",
"version":"1.0.8.1",
"manifest_version":3,
"action":{"default_popup":"app.html",
"default_title":"AKA Profiles",
"default_icon":"icon.png"},
"icons":{"16":"icon.png",
"48":"icon.png",
"128":"icon.png"},
"options_page":"app.html#/options",
"background":{"service_worker":"background.js"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":[""],
"js":["browser-polyfill.js",
"contentScript.js"],
"run_at":"document_end"}],
"permissions":["storage",
"favicon"],
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["nostr-provider.js"],
"matches":["https://*/*",
"http://localhost:*/*"]}]}
Read more

How to download and manually install AKA Profiles extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install AKA Profiles 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 AKA Profiles extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

Wordle++ Extension · Fun 247 1 ★ 173KiB

icon

Graphlan Copilot Extension · Social & Communication 247 2 ★ 1.9MiB

icon

nos2x Extension · Social & Communication 247 13 ★ 617KiB

icon

Keys.Band Extension · Social & Communication 247 3 ★ 329KiB

icon

ChatGPT Recall Prompts Extension · Productivity 247 3 ★ 37.64KiB

icon

Heystak Extension · Productivity 247 2 ★ 184KiB

icon

Vind: Keyboard Shortcuts for Every Website Extension · Productivity 247 3 ★ 1.52MiB

icon

Flamingo – Nostr extension Extension · Social & Communication 247 3 ★ 327KiB

icon

Space Bubbles Shooter Extension · Fun 247 0 ★ 7.27MiB

icon

Pitch Avatar Customer Catcher Extension · Productivity 247 6 ★ 504KiB

icon

Alby - Bitcoin Wallet for Lightning & Nostr Extension · Productivity 247 62 ★ 6.57MiB

icon

Github JSON Editor Extension · Productivity 247 0 ★ 517KiB

icon

LeadhuntAI - Chrome Extension Extension · Productivity 247 12 ★ 845KiB

icon

Satcom - Collaborative layer for the Internet Extension · Social & Communication 247 3 ★ 1.51MiB

icon

GoldDust Extension · Productivity 247 1 ★ 9.56MiB

icon

TruthGPT - No Hallucinations, only Truth Extension · Productivity 247 3 ★ 2.73MiB

icon

Boss Hub | AskFile, ChatPDF Extension · Productivity 247 1 ★ 682KiB

icon

Mastodon Handles in Twitter Extension · Social & Communication 247 3 ★ 11.95KiB

icon

Sourcer Extension · News & Weather 247 4 ★ 5.33MiB

icon

Traceless Extension · Productivity 247 0 ★ 64.13KiB

icon

Restore Link Card Extension · Social & Communication 247 4 ★ 19.4KiB

icon

horse Extension · Productivity 247 0 ★ 520KiB

icon

AidKit for Webflow Extension · Developer Tools 247 24 ★ 598KiB

icon

Nostr Connect Extension · Social & Communication 247 2 ★ 693KiB