Freeze the DOM instantly

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
June 19, 2024
Size
37.57KiB
Developer
nemothecollector.dev
Category
Users
921
Rating
3.8 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Scripting
ActiveTab
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Freeze DOM Extension

How to use:
- Step 0: Open DevTools Panel (F12 or Right Click -> select 'Inspect')
- Step 1: Right Click -> select 'Freeze DOM' or Press Cmd + Shift + Y (on Mac) / Cmd + Shift + Y (on Window, Ubuntu)

Source code for those who's curious: https://github.com/coolcorexix/freedom-on-demand

Right click on tab content and choose \"Freeze DOM\" (while devtool panel is open) to freeze the state of website on demand.

With a frozen DOM, you can:
- Inspect an UI part that only available while hovered / focused (for example: keeping the auto complete dropdown of a text input visible)
- Take a snapshot of an in-progress state (for example: loading state)


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Note: The shortcut might be overridden by built-in settings of some browsers for example Arc and Microsoft Edge. To fix it:
- For Arc: go to arc://extensions/shortcuts and update the shortkeys
- For Microsoft Edge: follow this instruction https://www.webnots.com/how-to-assign-keyboard-shortcut-to-extension-in-microsoft-edge/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Freeze DOM", "version": "1.0.1", "description": "Freeze the DOM instantly", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": ["contextMenus", "scripting", "activeTab"], "commands": { "freeze-dom": { "suggested_key": "Ctrl+Shift+Y", "description": "Freeze the DOM instantly" } }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }}
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How to download and manually install Freeze DOM extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Freeze DOM extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Freeze DOM 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 Freeze DOM extension file

Select and download the Freeze DOM 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 Freeze DOM 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 Freeze DOM 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 Freeze DOM 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 Freeze DOM extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Michael (ID: 0000009c1d5845dd) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/29/2024 Used to work perfectly. Newest update wants permissions to edit data on lemonsqueezy (a payment processor). There is no reason for this permission. Suspicious...

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Thắng Hoàng Minh (ID: 000000049185b2b8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/08/2023 Very good extension, thank you so much.