Remove desired parts from a URL via regular expression rules.
Link Cleaner Extension
To work with this addon, please first open the options page. In the middle section, add a regex filter to match the request URL on the left side, then write a regex substitution pattern on the right side. For example:
Sample left-side regular expression rule: ^http[s]\\:\\/\\/(example\\.com)[\\/]\\?query\\-1\\=Q1\\&query\\-2\\=Q2\\&query\\-3\\=Q3\\&query\\-4\\=Q4
Sample right-side regular expression rule: https://\\1?query-1=Q1
With the above regular expression rule, if you navigate to URL #1 below in the address bar, it will be redirected to URL #2 (as shown in the first screenshot).
URL #1: https://example.com?query-1=Q1&query-2=Q2&query-3=Q3&query-4=Q4
URL #2: https://example.com?query-1=Q1
Note 1: The first match of the regex filter within the left side URL, will be replaced with the pattern on the right side URL.
Note 2: In the regex substitution pattern, backslash-escaped digits (\\1 to \\9) are used to insert the corresponding capture groups. \\0 refers to the entire matching text (see sample rule #1).
Note 3: This extension only works when a URL or link is about to load in a tab or window; it does not change the link's href within the page.
If you have a feature request or found a bug to report, please fill out the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/link-cleaner.html).
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Link Cleaner extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Link Cleaner 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 Link Cleaner extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Link Cleaner extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Link Cleaner extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Link Cleaner 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 Link Cleaner Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Link Cleaner extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Link Cleaner extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Link Cleaner 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 Link Cleaner 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 Link Cleaner extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Link Cleaner 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 Link Cleaner extension file
Select and download the Link Cleaner 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 Link Cleaner 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 Link Cleaner 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 Link Cleaner 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 Link Cleaner extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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