Share music with Songlink.

Latest Version

Version
1.6
Update
November 18, 2022
Size
73.92KiB
Developer
Category
Users
147
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ClipboardWrite
ContextMenus
Storage
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Songlink Extension

Share any song or album across any streaming platform.
This extension adds a button to Chrome which will automatically open the Songlink for any song or album from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and many more.

This extension uses the website and services of Songlink (https://song.link/).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Songlink", "version": "1.6", "description": "Share music with Songlink. ", "author": "@starfennec", "homepage_url": "https://songlink.glitch.me/", "background": { "scripts": ["script.js"], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*.song.link/*", "*://itunes.apple.com/*", "*://music.apple.com/*", "*://*.itun.es/*", "*://*.spotify.com/*", "*://*.youtube.com/*", "*://*.youtu.be/*", "*://*.deezer.com/*", "*://*.tidal.com/*", "*://*.napster.com/*", "*://*.soundcloud.com/*", "*://music.amazon.com/*", "*://*.amazon.com/*", "*://music.yandex.com/*", "*://music.yandex.ru/*", "*://*.spinrilla.com/mixtapes/*", "*://*.spinrilla.com/songs/*", "*://*.pandora.com/*" ], "js": ["messages.js"] }, { "matches": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*", "*://*.youtu.be/*" ], "js": ["youtubeId.js"] } ], "page_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "20": "icons/icon20.png", "40": "icons/icon40.png", "44": "icons/icon44.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "50": "icons/icon50.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png", "150": "icons/icon150.png", "176": "icons/icon176.png" }, "default_title": "Songlink" }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "20": "icons/icon20.png", "40": "icons/icon40.png", "44": "icons/icon44.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "50": "icons/icon50.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png", "150": "icons/icon150.png", "176": "icons/icon176.png" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "clipboardWrite", "contextMenus", "storage", "tabs" ]}
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How to download and manually install Songlink extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Songlink 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 Songlink extension file

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

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User reviews

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Axel Fowly (ID: 000000eb3521a826) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/19/2023 Not working anymore, update needed!

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Alexander Popov (AlexWayfer) (ID: 0000009bc805d8f2) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/19/2019 It'd be nice if I'll able to share the current playing song by click on the extension icon, not a whole page.

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Thomas Vimare (ID: 000000182de2f91c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/09/2019 💕💕💕

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Charline Vergoz (ID: 0000002b1bc99d40) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/16/2019 👌Thx man🙌

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Matthieu (ID: 00000035b8eba1e4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/10/2019 Best way to share music albums links !