Simple editor for Storage Area Packaged Apps & Extensions

Latest Version

Version
0.4.3
Update
March 14, 2022
Size
129KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.45638 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ClipboardRead
ClipboardWrite

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Storage Area Explorer Extension

THIS EXTENSION IS ONLY USEFUL ONLY FOR EXTENSION DEVELOPERS. IF YOU ARE NOT DEVELOPER DO NOT INSTALL EXTENSION, SINCE IT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES, PANDEMICS AND WARS.

Devtools extension which provides GUI for chrome.storage in Chrome Apps & Chrome Extensions. If you don't know what chrome.storage is, then you don't need this extension.

To use extension open devtools a navigate to \"Storage Area Explorer\" tab

report problems on Github(also sources are there as well): https://github.com/jusio/storage-area-explorer

Permissions explanation.
Extension doesn't access you data in any way, unless you open devtools and click on the tab with Storage Explorer.
Extension doesn't store or transmit any data to other sites.

Detailed permissions explanation.
-copy/paste is required in order to enable import/export directly to clipboard
-all data on your sites - this devtools extension, and therefore when you open devtools, only those pages are accessible
-tabs and browsing history- extension requires tabs permission, but it is only used when devtools are actually opened (permission is needed in order to work with local/session html storage)



Change Log:
*0.4.3
Removed tabs permission
*0.4.2
Fixed clear button not working properly for local/session storages
*0.4.1
Added support for Chrome Hosted Apps
*0.4.0
Added support for HTML5 local&session storage
Bugfixes

*0.3.2
Enabled panel are for chrome extensions with storage permission
Fixed broken import/export of values with newline/tab characters

*0.2.3*
Fixed broken import from clipboard

*0.2.2*
Features:
New design
Added possibility import&export data
Inline editing
Bug fixes:
JavaScript error was displayed when inspecting extension without storage permission


*0.1*
Initial release
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Storage Area Explorer", "version": "0.4.3", "description": "Simple editor for Storage Area for Chrome Packaged Apps & Extensions", "devtools_page": "app/html/devtoolsBackground.html", "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": ["app/chrome/background.js"] }, "permissions": ["clipboardRead","clipboardWrite",""], "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Storage Area Explorer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Storage Area Explorer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Storage Area Explorer 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 Storage Area Explorer extension file

Select and download the Storage Area Explorer 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 Storage Area Explorer 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 Storage Area Explorer 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 Storage Area Explorer 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 Storage Area Explorer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Usman Subhani (ID: 000000e37d8f47ff) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/07/2023 Please add support for MV3 service worker. I am able to check the storage data by opening extension manifest file in a separate tab and check the dev console in that tab. But this workaround is a bit annoying. Also chrome storage api has a new 'Session' type storage. Would be helpful if we can view that as well.

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Q伟N (ID: 000000e89f926bc9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/05/2023 good

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_CsAvIeR _ (ID: 000000c59d2c2166) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/24/2023 Love this extension, it helps me monitor what was going on with my extension, huge time saver, and well done, I also love that you can edit the storage directly from the tab, 11/10 <3

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Rafael (ID: 000000a313cad065) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/30/2023 Super útil. Justo lo que estaba buscando. Muy importante teniendo en cuenta la relevancia del storage en las web extension. Acelera todo el desarrollo, ya que te evita tener que estar constantemente metiendo comandos en consola para verificar el estado del storage. Debería de haberla instalado mucho antes, me hubiera ahorrado mucho tiempo.

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dimden (ID: 0000005c8f03ecba) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/19/2023 Works great! If you don't see chrome.storage tabs you have to open URL starting with chrome-extension://ID/somethinghere and then it'll appear