Improved navigation menu for Couchsurfing. Those who want to donate can do so here: http://bit.ly/11zXlAF

Latest Version

Version
0.3.12
Update
March 12, 2013
Size
5.87KiB
Developer
www.dpssolutions.net
Category
Users
86
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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CS Nav Links Extension

This script appends useful links to the dropdown menu and also changes some of the images on the site to remove the ugly round porthole look and go back to a more traditional square image

Donations
A number of people have recommend that I should accept donations from the community for the plugin. You can send money to me via paypal to my [email protected] address by following this link. http://bit.ly/11zXlAF

Version 0.3.12
- Added link about censorship on CS

Version 0.3.11
- Increased the width of the drop down menu
- Added link to safety advice
- Added link to CS Nav Links Facebook page
- Added link to share CS Nav Links on Facebook
- Added tweet about CS Nav Links along with some sample text

Version 0.3.10
- I can't remember what I changed here but it was nothing major.

Version 0.3.9
- Fixed a slight typo

Version 0.3.8
- Changed the url for Couchwiki as it was giving 404 errors

Version 0.3.7
- Added box above conversations which contains links to travel guides for each place and generic guidelines
- minor change to CSS.

Version 0.3.6
- New dashboard icon added to the top menu
- new hospitably network map created and added to top menu.

Version 0.3.5
- The bit.ly links were causing problems so I had to remove them.

Version 0.3.4
- Added Link to Activities
- Added Link to CS Camps Calendar
- Converted All the menu links to bit.ly links. The reason for this is to see which items on the menu are being clicked and which ones are not.
- Create a donate link. Many people have suggested that I should put this in. This doesn't appear on the menu but I have put it in the description of the extension. The link is here: http://bit.ly/11zXlAF

Version 0.3.3
- I screwed up the version numbering so this one doesn't actually exist. ooops :)

version 0.3.2
- Moved Map CouchSearch up above the Advanced CouchSearch and point it to https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/everywhe...
- Update Submit Ticket / CUQ to say \"Need help? Would you like to report abuse? Problem with the site?\" when you hold the mouse over it.

Version 0.3.1
- Added shadow box to the Community Details to make it stand out more.
- Changed \"Submit CUQ\" to \"Submit Ticket / CUQ\"
- Changed \"Couch Search\" to \"Advanced Couchsearch\"
- Changed \"Couch Search\"/\"Advanced Couchsearch\" Link to prepopulate some default settings on the Advanced Search Form. Hopefully this will provide search results of active surfers with real profiles
* Sets user photo to true
* Sets last log in to 30 days
* Orders results by last log in.
- Added Link to \"Map Couchsearch\" which prepopulates the sort order to sort by last login
- Added title tag to the menu items so when you hold the mouse over them you get a more detailed explaination
- Changed \"Latest News\" to \"Latest Newspeak\" because I think it's kinda funny.

Version 0.3
- Moved menu from being fixed to the side of the screen to be part of the standard dropdown menu
- Changed the circular porthole photos to square images with rounded corners
- Added link to the old couch search feature

Version 0.2
- Added in a link to submit a ticket which is normally buried at the bottom of the screen

Version 0.1
This is the first version of the code. It generate a menu at the side of the screen with useful links that have been removed from the site navigation
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url":"http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "content_scripts": [ { "exclude_globs": [ ], "include_globs": [ "*" ], "js": [ "couchsurfing.user.js" ], "matches": [ "http://www.couchsurfing.org/*", "https://www.couchsurfing.org/*" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "converted_from_user_script": true, "description": "Improved navigation menu for Couchsurfing. Those who want to donate can do so here: http://bit.ly/11zXlAF ", "name": "CS Nav Links", "version": "0.3.12"}
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How to download and manually install CS Nav Links extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download CS Nav Links extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install CS Nav Links 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 CS Nav Links extension file

Select and download the CS Nav Links 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 CS Nav Links 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 CS Nav Links 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 CS Nav Links 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 CS Nav Links extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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William Campbell (ID: 0000002d758ff3a1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/12/2013 Couchsurfing has turned into a nightmare, but this extension undoes some of the harm.