Quickly Launch Custom Workspaces

Latest Version

Version
1.2
Update
February 27, 2017
Size
139KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.38462 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
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Workspace Launcher Extension

Workspace Launcher allows users to create presets of tabs for any occasion. If you have a set of websites that you tend to visit for a specific task, the extension allows you to save your tabs into a workspace which can be quickly reopened from a new Chrome window or tab. Workspaces are capable of storing whether a tab within your preset is pinned as well. You can easily save the tabs open in a current window by clicking the Workspace Launcher icon from the top right of your Chrome window. Workspaces can also be created from the Workspace Launcher interface itself.

Create a workspace for:
- Typical sites you visit to start off the day
- Resources for a specific work project
- Sites you use for a school course
- Social media sites
- Blogs you follow
- Any set of sites you want to revisit in the future!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Workspace Launcher","short_name": "Workspace Launcher", "description": "Quickly Launch Custom Workspaces", "version": "1.2", "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "assets/images/19.png", "38": "assets/images/38.png" }, "default_title": "Workspace Launcher", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }, "icons": { "16": "assets/images/16.png", "48": "assets/images/48.png", "128": "assets/images/128.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install Workspace Launcher extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Workspace Launcher 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 Workspace Launcher extension file

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

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User reviews

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Brialynn Massie (ID: 000000e74d1a9606) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/16/2023 Can you make it so we can customize the colors and stuff? Black is so bleek and doesn't match my workspace. Will update stars when you reply. Thank You!

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Emmanuel Zaoui (ID: 000000a5fe224264) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/08/2023 The extension is minimalistic and this is fine, no complicated or extended functionalities which make it simple to use by the end. Once a set of tabs created, you could open it from a new window or by a new tab. Things to consider though : The new page open on the Workspace Dashboard, meaning that your initial welcome page won't be accessible anymore (is overwritten in a way). Last update is 2017, so what about security, coud there be flaws?

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Андрей К (ID: 000000f31b6c4307) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/02/2021 Why is it better than storing bookmarks in a folder and opening them on demand?

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Leslie Woynowski (ID: 00000085f00d2daa) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/18/2021 Help - Show all Workspaces. I have more than 1 row of workspaces and I would like the home screen to show all of them, instead of clicking the button to 'Show All.' Am I missing something? Thanks!

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Hillius Ettinoffe (HilliusE) (ID: 000000e55ced953e) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/16/2020 Useful enough but inconvenient that it needs to replace my new tab page to function