Download files, videos, audio, and images from web pages.

Latest Version

Version
2.99.6
Update
December 9, 2024
Size
1.12MiB
Developer
filecxx.com
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Bahasa Indonesia
English
Türkçe
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
日本語
한국어
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
Cookies
ContextMenus
WebRequest
WebNavigation
Storage
Downloads
Scripting
DeclarativeNetRequest
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File Centipede Extension

FileCentipede is a browser extension designed to enhance your downloading experience, particularly suited for users who need to efficiently manage various file downloads. With seamless integration with the FileCentipede desktop application, you can easily download videos, audio, images, and other resources from web pages, streamlining your download process.

This extension intelligently detects preview videos and audio on web pages, allowing you to quickly download the content you need with just a few clicks. Whether it's online courses, music, or other multimedia files, you can effortlessly save them to your local storage. Additionally, FileCentipede supports quick identification and downloading of magnet links, making it convenient for you to obtain torrent files and meet diverse downloading needs.

To cater to personalized requirements, you can create custom file types that support CSS selectors, file suffixes, MIME types, or regular expressions. This flexibility enables you to precisely control the types of files you want to download, enhancing efficiency and avoiding unnecessary clutter.

The built-in resource browser allows you to easily preview and download images from web pages. You can batch preview all images on a page, quickly select, and download your favorite visual content, saving time compared to downloading them one by one. Furthermore, you can preview and download CSS and JS files, making it convenient for developers and designers to access the resources they need. The extension also automatically detects custom file types, ensuring you don’t miss any important files.

In collector mode, you can batch preview or download over 1,000 videos and audio files across multiple web pages, significantly saving time and effort. You can manage your audio and video library effortlessly, just like using a music player, enjoying a seamless media experience.

FileCentipede also provides a powerful desktop application that takes over the browser's download management functionality, significantly boosting download speeds. It supports mainstream protocols such as HTTP, FTP, SSH, magnet links, and Torrent, and can automatically parse other third-party protocols (like CURL, wget, aria2, axel, etc.) for a smoother downloading experience.

Note: Please be aware that this browser extension requires the FileCentipede desktop application to function fully.

FileCentipede Official Website:
http://filecxx.com

(Please be aware, this extension doesn't work with YouTube and doesn't offer the corresponding functionality. If you want to download videos from YouTube, this extension might not be suitable for you.)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version":3, "name":"__MSG_appname__", "version":"2.99.6", "description":"Download files, videos, audio, and images from web pages.", "homepage_url": "http://www.filecxx.com", "default_locale":"en", "icons": { "128": "icons/icon.png" }, "background":{ "service_worker": "background/background.js" }, "action":{ "default_icon":"icons/icon.png", "default_popup":"popup/popup.html" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "content_scripts":[ { "all_frames":true, "js":[ "config.js", "libs/base64.js", "libs/functions.js", "libs/trashscript.js", "libs/trashscript_lib.js", "libs/trashscript_ext.js", "background/mimes.js", "parser/parser_m3u8.js", "parser/parser_quality.js", "content/content_element_selector.js", "content/content_wrapper.js", "content/content_ui.js", "content/content_location.js", "content/content_magnets.js", "content/content_others.js", "content/content_extract.js", "content/content_medias.js", "content/content_collector.js", "content/content_resources.js", "content/content_video_bar.js", "content/content_video_bar_item.js", "content/content_download_list.js", "content/content_rules.js", "content/content_third_party_interfaces.js", "content/content_third_party_window.js", "content/content_xdialog.js", "content/content_codeview.js", "content/content.js" ], "match_about_blank": true, "matches":["http://*/*","https://*/*","ftp://*/*","file:///*"], "run_at":"document_start", "css": ["default.css"] }], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["config.js","icons/*","content/*","icons/*","libs/*","libs/*/*"], "matches": [""] } ], "permissions":[ "tabs","activeTab","cookies","contextMenus","webRequest","webNavigation","storage","downloads","scripting","declarativeNetRequest" ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'; img-src 'self' http://* https://* data: blob:;" }, "host_permissions": [ "","*://*/*","http://*/*","https://*/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install File Centipede extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download File Centipede extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install File Centipede 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 File Centipede extension file

Select and download the File Centipede 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 File Centipede 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 File Centipede 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 File Centipede 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 File Centipede extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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nerdError (ID: 000000c5e74c8480) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/23/2023 really nice extensions, helps with a lot of complicated video players! sadly, the related downloading app just randomly stops downloads or bugs out until you restart it, but its bearable and also free, so thanks for the good stuff!

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armağan güven (ID: 0000004afbc6b3bc) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/18/2023 can't download content. it keeps giving me errors. also when I try to save photos from the browser it gives me an error and blocks me.