Browser Tab Management Extension

Latest Version

Version
1.2.2
Update
July 17, 2019
Size
885KiB
Developer
Category
Users
19
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
DeclarativeContent
Http://localhost:8080/*
Https://nak-tabs.herokuapp.com/*
Tabs
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NAK Extension

Update
Version 1.2: Now pressing save all opens a new NAK tab for users.
Version 1.2.2: Users are now asked to login if they open application without being logged in on webpage.

Nak is an interactive tab based productivity platform meant to better organize online resources for both individuals and teams. Throughout the day we all experienced the frustration of being overwhelmed by the number of tabs we had open within our browser. We wanted a better way to both to view, organize, and share these online resources. We utilize socket.io along side Sequelize/postgreSQL and Express to manage our backend and user connections. In the front end we use React with the React Drag and Drop framework, as well as redux to create a responsive user experience. This project consists of a chrome extension that works in combination with a single page web application. The extension allows us to handle user tab data, through the utilization of the chrome api, to our web application to provide the user with the ability to seamlessly move from space to space with an organized collection of their online resources.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "NAK", "version": "1.2.2", "description": "Browser Tab Management Extension", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "declarativeContent", "http://localhost:8080/*", "https://nak-tabs.herokuapp.com/*", "tabs" ], "background": { "scripts": ["js/background.js"], "persistent": false }, "page_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": ["http://localhost:8080/*"], "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install NAK extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install NAK 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 NAK extension file

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

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User reviews

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Kevins_WRX (ID: 000000a402f64973) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/28/2020 I have been using NAK for over a year now and it is the most minimalistic tab management extension available. I have tried other tab management extensions geared towards productivity and it was too complicated to use and ultimately destroyed my productivity workflow. NAK on the other hand is simple and has made my Chrome experience ten times better!

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Kyle Reaves (ID: 000000857b16acee) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/18/2020 Love the simplicity of Nak<3 Currently Nak and toby are the only extensions that exist with the ability to save tab sessions and access them cross browser or cross platform, had to find a toby alternative since my large saved tabs history makes navigating toby almost impossible, Nak is currently missing some bells and whistles (like ability to import bookmarks from browser or html files) but very usable if slightly rough around the edges, lots of potential!

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Cris (ID: 000000acbed6655d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/15/2019 I love Nak! It's so easy to use and has completely changed the way I surf the web.