Google Chat Extension to add a Thread Switcher

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Version
1.2.0
Update
December 19, 2022
Size
33.79KiB
Developer
itagaki.eek.jp
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1,000+
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Google Chat Thread Switcher Extension

Once installed on Google Chrome, it allows you to select and go threads (topics) in Google Chat.

## Detailed explanation
Some Google Chat \"Spaces\" (used to be called \"Chat Rooms\") can have multiple threads, and some cannot. You can choose that when you create the Space.
This extension adds a drop-down list to a Space with multiple threads, where you can pick a Thread and move it around.

To complicate things, Google has changed the term \"Thread\" to \"Topic.\" Following suit, I have changed this extension to display \"Topic.\" But I don't want to change the extension name, so it remains \"Google Chat Thread Switcher.\"

Further complicating, Google has implemented an additional \"inline thread\" feature for spaces that do not have threads (or rather multi-topic). Please do not confuse them.

## Usage
After installing this extension, when you open a space with threads in Chat, a drop-down list will appear in the upper right corner, and when you click on it, you will see a list of loaded thread titles. If you select a thread there, it will scroll to the input field for that thread.

In the drop-down list, the titles of unread threads will be displayed in bold.

Thread titles are automatically created from the first line of the first post in each thread, so when creating a new thread, it is recommended that the first line be just [title]. (See the source if you want to know the detailed rules).

When you click in a thread, the thread title will be shown at the top of the chat room for one second.

Unfortunately, threads that are not loaded will not appear in the drop-down list. If you scroll through the chat room and a new thread is loaded, it will be reflected in the drop-down list. For this purpose, I have provided a \"Upper end (to fetch more topics)\" function at the beginning of the drop-down list. This is an unavoidable feature, but if you have solved this issue, please contribute to the GitHub repository.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Google Chat Thread Switcher", "description": "Google Chat Extension to add a Thread Switcher", "version": "1.2.0", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/itagagaki/Google-Chat-Thread-Switcher", "icons": { "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "matches": ["https://chat.google.com/*"], "run_at": "document_end", "js": ["./thread-switcher.js"] } ], "host_permissions": [ "https://*.google.com/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Google Chat Thread Switcher extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Google Chat Thread Switcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Google Chat Thread Switcher 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 Google Chat Thread Switcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Google Chat Thread Switcher 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 Google Chat Thread Switcher extension file

Select and download the Google Chat Thread Switcher 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 Google Chat Thread Switcher 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 Google Chat Thread Switcher 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 Google Chat Thread Switcher 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 Google Chat Thread Switcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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