Adds a pin tab button so you don't have to right click to pin or unpin.

Latest Version

Version
0.4.1
Update
January 7, 2014
Size
28.02KiB
Developer
Category
Users
664
Rating
4.63636 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
Tabs
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pinner Extension

This application puts a pin to the right of your address bar. Click it to pin or unpin a tab. This is useful to people who pin and unpin tabs a lot and hates the lengthy process of right clicking and finding the \"pin tab\" option.

You can also use the hotkey alt-p to pin/unpin a tab.

Thank you to clker.com for their images of pins:
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/4/a/9/a/119498442666107289pin_-red_nicu_buculei_01.svg.hi.png
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/3/2/0/d/1194984425806666249pin_-_blue_nicu_buculei_01.svg.hi.png

Also thanks to livibetter who created the application \"keep last two tabs\". I used his code as a kickstart to make this application.
(https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fcnmaiiahjldikaollhjobhchdbhfhgf)

Created by theQxQ. please comment if you found any glitches or if you have some ideas you want to see in this extension.

Also note that this extensions is unlikely to be updated anymore, but they are open source, so if you really want a feature, you can go ahead and add it. it is also under the mit license, so feel free to fork the code and use it any way you want.

You might also like \"close pinned tab\" close a pinned tab without right clicking: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jjnlecdojfenkidbfdjejdmajggkegca
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "pinner", "version": "0.4.1", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "adds a pin tab button so you don't have to right click to pin or unpin.", "icons": {"48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "background": { "page":"background.html"}, "permissions": ["tabs"], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "pin.png", "default_title": "pin tab" }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "windows": "Alt+P", "mac": "Alt+P", "chromeos": "Alt+P", "linux": "Alt+P" } } }}
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How to download and manually install pinner extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install pinner 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 pinner extension file

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

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User reviews

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Rayna Kuzio (ID: 000000086d2425e1) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/10/2016 I never realized how much of a pain right-clicking to pin a tab was until I installed this handy tool. Now all i have to do is click the button and the tab I'm on is pinned. Done. My web experience has improved since cutting down on the number of mouse clicks I have to make. After months of use I can say Pinner is one of my most cherished add-ons ... Anyone who is a chronic tab-pinner should agree. I only gave it 4 stars because the button could be more attractive. UPDATE: Everything I wrote about this prior still holds true. It's a very useful tool to have. However, since I've discovered 'Pinkeys' (which simply pins/unpins tabs using a hotkey) I just had to make the switch. Bye-bye unattractive icon!

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Autopten Car Finder (ID: 0000005b26309026) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/19/2014 Perfect! simple and useful! thanks!

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Rich S (ID: 000000ef6b24c836) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/24/2013 Good as described. Thank you!

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Damn Damn (ID: 0000007a5e636079) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/22/2013 EZ game IMO.

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Cal Harrington (ID: 00000045a3c184be) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/08/2012 Bummer, stopped working. Re-installed Chromium (Ubuntu) several times to no avail. Great extension while it worked for me. :(