Advanced Custom Fields code made simple! ?

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Version
3.0.2
Update
April 21, 2021
Size
73.01KiB
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Users
4,000+
Rating
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Manifest Version
2
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ACF Tools Extension

This extension is made to be used with Wordpress and the Wordpress plugin Advanced Custom Fields.

Features:
- Copy code for field with the matching selected setting and field name
- Quickly copy an ACF field name by just clicking the field name
- Quickly open documentation for field by just clicking the field type
- Check a fields field name when editing a post or a page

Extension source code:
https://github.com/RostiMelk/ACF-Tools

Note that this extension is in no way affiliated with Advanced Custom Fields.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "ACF Tools", "version": "3.0.2", "description": "__MSG_extDescription__", "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage" ], "browser_action": { "default_popup": "static/popup.html", "default_title": "Toggle ACF Tools settings", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://*/wp-admin/*", "*://*/**/wp-admin/*" ], "css": [ "styles/style.css", "styles/modal.css", "styles/highlight.css" ], "js": [ "lib/jquery-3.5.0.min.js", "lib/highlight.pack.js", "scripts/app.js", "scripts/user-settings.js", "scripts/misc.js", "scripts/fields.js", "scripts/i18n.js" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "static/modals/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install ACF Tools extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download ACF Tools extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install ACF Tools 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 ACF Tools extension file

Select and download the ACF Tools 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 ACF Tools 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 ACF Tools 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 ACF Tools 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 ACF Tools extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Vincent Noben (ID: 000000a6702addea) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2023 Have been using it for years and very fond of it. Since new ACF version "copy field with subfields" sadly no longer works. Would be nice if that could be fixed.

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Jim Filbert (ID: 0000005298a92cd1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/12/2022 Really helpful - thanks!

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Nik Rivas-Barnao (ID: 000000d8445e1633) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/19/2022 Awesome little plugin, speeds up development so much!

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Chris Kostelec (ID: 000000d566803ddf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/21/2022 Saves me so much time, thank you!

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Craig Blain (ID: 000000da176a3248) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/26/2021 Outstanding!