A simple, easy to use HTTP client to send API requests from within Chrome and see formatted, syntax highlighted responses.
JaSON Extension
Cookie support:
Automatically sends cookies from Chrome. This is extremely handy for APIs which require authentication. Simply authenticate via your browser as normal and JaSON will send cookies for requests which match.
HTTP methods:
GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, and OPTIONS
Dark/light theme:
Change the colour theme to suit your work environment.
Request history:
Keeps request history with full text search. Individual history items can be deleted, or marked as a \"favourite\" for easy access. History from previous versions of JaSON will be automatically migrated. Stores history in IndexedDB for improved performance.
Formatted input/output:
Provides an IDE like experience when editing request body and headers. Automatically formats request/response body syntax and colour based on content type.
Content type:
Supports JSON, XML, and form encoded data by default. Additional content types can be used by setting a custom content type header.
New and improved:
Completely re-written, new styling, layout, colours, additional features and improved performance.
100% open source
Source code is available from GitHub.
Privacy policy
https://github.com/shanebell/JaSON/blob/master/privacy-policy.md
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install JaSON extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install JaSON 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 JaSON extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install JaSON extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download JaSON extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a JaSON 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 JaSON Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the JaSON extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the JaSON extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for JaSON 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 JaSON 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 JaSON extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install JaSON 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 JaSON extension file
Select and download the JaSON 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 JaSON 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 JaSON 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 JaSON 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 JaSON extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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