Adds typeahead search to the Surfline.com search box so you can quickly find spot reports

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Version
0.0.5
Update
September 23, 2014
Size
26.82KiB
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Users
115
Rating
4.94118 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Surfline Quickfind Extension

Start typing in the search box and matching spots will appear. Click with your mouse or scroll through the list using up and down arrows and hit enter on the spot to link to its spot report. An easy way to quickly bounce around between local cams, especially cams that are outside of your immediate region. It also makes it fun to explore famous spots around the world!

The search box can be found on the top right of the page.

This extension does not collect any personal information, plant any cookies, or track you in any way.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Surfline Quickfind", "version": "0.0.5", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Adds typeahead search to the Surfline.com search box so you can quickly find spot reports", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "background": { "scripts": [ "scripts/background.js" ] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://www.surfline.com/*", "https://www.surfline.com/*" ], "css": [ "styles/main.css" ], "js": [ "scripts/lodash.js", "scripts/contentscript.js" ], "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": false } ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install Surfline Quickfind extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Surfline Quickfind 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 Surfline Quickfind extension file

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

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Jay Vanderlyn (ID: 000000bf432c609a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/23/2015 Works as expected. Fast.

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Aleksey Myagkov (ID: 0000004529c45f40) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/29/2014 A Really good extension, using Surfline is became easier.

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Peter Sanchez (ID: 000000deaba160e2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/24/2014 Works exactly as expected! I always hated navigating Surfline. This makes it so much easier! Thanks!!!

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Peter L (ID: 0000007eccdb4982) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/23/2014 So helpful. Surfline, take notes....

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Matt Otto (ID: 000000fc967f7645) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/23/2014 I know the DJ...