Adds custom theming to UofT websites (Acorn, Quercus, Weblogin)
Better UofT Extension
Better UofT provides University of Toronto websites with the option for custom theming that will help you to stay immersed within the rest of your dark mode content. Currently the extension supports Weblogin fully, with support for Acorn and Quercus in the works!
Clicking on the extension icon will open the extension's drop down where you are able to toggle between dark and light mode as well as turn the extension on and off. Additionally, you are able to open the custom theming panel which allows you to change the paper and accent color's hue and saturation.
Visit our website to learn more about the extension and experiment with our custom theming, https://betteruoft.ca.
This is an open-source project. To contribute or to see the latest developments visit the GitHub repository at https://github.com/Cayendo-Org/better-uoft.
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How to download and manually install Better UofT extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Better UofT 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 Better UofT extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Better UofT extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Better UofT extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Better UofT 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 Better UofT Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Better UofT extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Better UofT extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Better UofT 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 Better UofT 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 Better UofT extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Better UofT 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 Better UofT extension file
Select and download the Better UofT 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 Better UofT 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 Better UofT 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 Better UofT 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 Better UofT extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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