Simple extension to include an option on Scratch player pages to use the Phosphorus player.

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1.1.2
Update
March 19, 2018
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41.46KiB
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142
Rating
2.42857 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Phosphorate Extension

This is a simple extension that adds an switch on Scratch (https://scratch.mit.edu/) player pages (pages for projects, which are of the format https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/[project id]), such as https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/10000007/) that allows the use of the Phosphorus renderer (or other Scratch renderers) instead of the default Flash renderer.

The source code is hosted on Github at https://github.com/thepeanutman98/Phosphorate

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Note: Phosphorus can be found at https://phosphorus.github.com and was made by Nathan Dinsmore. Phosphorate was not developed by any of the developers of Phosphorus. Phosphorate simply uses the Phosphorus player. The same is true for the Sulfurous player.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Phosphorate", "short_name": "Phosphorate", "version": "1.1.2", "icons": { "16": "favicon16.png", "24": "favicon24.png", "32": "favicon32.png", "48": "favicon48.png", "64": "favicon64.png", "128": "favicon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "minimum_chrome_version": "40", "description": "Simple extension to include an option on Scratch player pages to use the Phosphorus player.", "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [ "*://scratch.mit.edu/projects/*" ], "exclude_matches": [ "*://scratch.mit.edu/projects/*#fullscreen", "*://scratch.mit.edu/projects/*#editor", "*://scratch.mit.edu/projects/*/remixtree/", "*://scratch.mit.edu/projects/*/remixes/", "*://scratch.mit.edu/projects/*/studios/" ], "js": ["content.js"] }], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }}
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How to download and manually install Phosphorate extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Phosphorate 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 Phosphorate extension file

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

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User reviews

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Banto Daniel (ID: 0000006a5b8c7fc1) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 05/15/2021 does not work for scratch 3.0

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Philipp Doná (ID: 0000005c859bb857) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/08/2021 Doesn't work.

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BreadBoyHalo (ID: 000000e77f0807b4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/02/2020 DOES NOT WORK FAKE

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Imran Foy (ID: 00000090e7d3163a) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/27/2020 A good idea but it no longer works

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Duncan Gibson (DGcraft632) (ID: 000000e2485d2cc3) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/01/2018 its ok i guess