Adds an active forks section on a Github Page

Latest Version

Version
0.0.3
Update
March 19, 2022
Size
170KiB
Developer
Category
Users
185
Rating
3.75 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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Github Active Forks Extension

Open Source Chrome Extension that adds an active forks section on a Github Repository Page

Repo: https://github.com/yashx/github-active-forks

Features
1. Select the number of forks you want to see. (Min 1 and Max 100)
2. Sort forks of the repository by most stared, last commit or most sub forks.
3. No additional Github API calls are made when the above mentioned options are changed so you can modify them without worrying about rate limits.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Github Active Forks", "description": "Adds an active forks section on a Github Page", "version": "0.0.3", "manifest_version": 3, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://github.com/*/*"], "js": ["content-script.js"] } ], "permissions": ["storage"], "action": { "default_popup": "popup_options.html", "default_icon": { "16": "./images/logo-16.png", "32": "./images/logo-32.png", "48": "./images/logo-48.png", "128": "./images/logo-128.png" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "16": "./images/logo-16.png", "32": "./images/logo-32.png", "48": "./images/logo-48.png", "128": "./images/logo-128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Github Active Forks extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Github Active Forks extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Github Active Forks 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 Github Active Forks extension file

Select and download the Github Active Forks 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 Github Active Forks 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 Github Active Forks 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 Github Active Forks 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 Github Active Forks extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Guillaume BOEHM (ID: 000000e163f16b30) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/13/2022 Could use an option for a little bit more verbose information such as nb of commits ahead and behing, but besides that very good.