'minded' will help you fight social media addiction, doom-scrolling and procrastination and to focus on what really counts.

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Version
1.4.2.0
Update
November 3, 2024
Size
587KiB
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0
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
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minded Extension

'minded' helps by offering positive alternatives to your bad browsing habits that will help you break the automatic behavior patterns associated.

This is achieved by presenting users with various interaction prompts when they attempt to open websites, the user wants to use less.

The answers to those prompts will be collected and a beautiful dashboard of it will be shown to replace the new tab page.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "minded", "version": "1.4.2.0", "description": "'minded' will help you fight social media addiction, doom-scrolling and procrastination and to focus on what really counts.", "icons": { "128": "icons/logo-ext-128.png", "256": "icons/logo-ext-256.png" }, "options_page": "src/pages/options/index.html", "background": { "service_worker": "service-worker-loader.js", "type": "module" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icons/logo-ext-128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "assets/js/content-script.tsx-loader.chunk.js" ], "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "permissions": [ "storage", "activeTab" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [ "*://*/*" ], "resources": [ "assets/js/*.js", "assets/css/*.css", "assets/img/*" ], "use_dynamic_url": false }, { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "resources": [ "assets/js/web.C18aU_Sn.js", "assets/js/commonSyncDataInterface.Bts4OWdE.js", "assets/js/InteractionCommon.7y5-M84e.js", "assets/js/addWrapperClasses.CFpGp0Yl.js", "assets/js/appUsageOrBrowsingBehavior.const.Cdj5fHWZ.js", "src/pages/content/index.js" ], "use_dynamic_url": false } ], "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "src/pages/newtab/index.html" }}
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How to download and manually install minded extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install minded 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 minded extension file

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

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