Global Media Keys For Tidal

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
April 15, 2023
Size
97.72KiB
Developer
Category
Users
800
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Scripting
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Tidal Global Hotkeys Extension

January 30, 2023 update:
The latest Tidal update made it impossible for Previous and Next hotkeys to function when Tidal tab is inactive.

I tried contacting Tidal support about the new code, to no sensible effect, of course.

Old description below.

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Global Media Keys extension that works with Tidal (Play/Pause, Next and Previous).

I got tired of trying to find a global Media Keys extension that would 100% work with Tidal and created my own.

Feature requests and custom development: [email protected]

Thank you!

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CHANGE LOG

April 4, 2021
'Play/Pause' button function fixed after Tidal update.

August 14, 2020
'Next' button function fixed after Tidal update. Should be working with no issues going forward.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Tidal Global Hotkeys", "description": "Global Media Keys For Tidal", "version": "1.1","commands": { "mediaclick": {"global": true, "suggested_key": { "default": "MediaPlayPause" }, "description": "Tidal Play"}, "mediaclick2": {"global": true, "suggested_key": { "default": "MediaNextTrack" }, "description": "Tidal Next"}, "mediaclick4": {"global": true, "suggested_key": { "default": "MediaPrevTrack" }, "description": "Tidal Previous" }}, "background":{ "service_worker": "bg.js" },"icons": { "128": "th.png"},"host_permissions": ["https://listen.tidal.com/*"],"permissions": ["scripting"]}
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How to download and manually install Tidal Global Hotkeys extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Tidal Global Hotkeys extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Tidal Global Hotkeys 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 Tidal Global Hotkeys extension file

Select and download the Tidal Global Hotkeys 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 Tidal Global Hotkeys 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 Tidal Global Hotkeys 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 Tidal Global Hotkeys 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 Tidal Global Hotkeys extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jacob Lee (ID: 000000ee1baf4327) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/02/2022 Simple, does exactly what it says! In Vivaldi, go to Manage Extensions, then click the hambuger menu in the top left to move over to Keyboard Shortcuts.

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James M (ID: 00000083e8b10cb3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/14/2021 Thank you so much for this. Makes using Tidal on Chrome bearable after the latest update broke the desktop program for me.

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Kris S. (ID: 000000c2416a8942) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/24/2020 Does the job, thank you

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James “Herbal One” Jones (ID: 0000003ec2b9984a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/16/2020 great

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Shay Lewis (ID: 00000057be01daf6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/10/2020 fire emoji!!! thank u