Unofficial ShaderToy Chrome Extension to visualize sound of any page.
ShaderAmp Extension
It works with YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud and so on.
ShaderAmp is a free, Open Source Audio Visualizer with focus on running shaders from shadertoy.com. However, ShaderAmp is not related to shadertoy.com. Just big fan of the page and the creative content of the users.
We have currently ~150 different shaders/audio visualizers packed in. Try it out!
More examples on my YT Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E5o94w9lP0
Plasma Globe by nimitz (https://www.shadertoy.com/view/XsjXRm)
Note: Run the extension on your own risk!
Many thanks to the following people:
* Philipp and Eamon for the help with the reactification of the PoC project
* Jonathan R. Warden for his mic audio input hack on c-bass hack 2024
* Franz aka vati for the Icon
* react-three/fiber for the easy to use react-three-fiber library
* Ricardo Cabello aka mrdoob for creating the amazing three.js library and glsl-sandbox platform
* Inigo Quilez and Pol Jeremias for creating the amazing shadertoy platform
* The shadertoy community
* To the original authors of the shaders <3
* To the creators of the two default videos included in the project
* @nyancat (X/Twitter) for the permission to use NyanCat in the project (www.nyan.cat)
* DemoScene for many years of visual inspiration
* Nullsoft for creating Winamp
* And last but not least to MilkDrop for the first visualizer that really whipped the llama's ass.
The full source code of ShaderAmp is available on github:
https://github.com/ArthurTent/ShaderAmp
Contributing to the extension is very welcome!
Note: This extension contains flashing effects.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install ShaderAmp extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install ShaderAmp 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 ShaderAmp extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install ShaderAmp extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download ShaderAmp extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a ShaderAmp 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 ShaderAmp Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the ShaderAmp extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the ShaderAmp extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for ShaderAmp 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 ShaderAmp 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 ShaderAmp extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install ShaderAmp 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 ShaderAmp extension file
Select and download the ShaderAmp 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 ShaderAmp 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 ShaderAmp 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 ShaderAmp 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 ShaderAmp extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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