Quickly download stuff to your pre-chosen folders from the comfort of your context menu!
Save to folder from context menu Extension
How to use, step-by-step:
1. In the extension's settings page, set up a list of folders. These will appear on your context menu so you can download stuff directly to them.
2... Uhh, that's it.
** FAQ **
* How do I download to locations outside the default downloads folder?
You just need to set up symlinks (for more info, just head to the settings page after you install the extension).
* How do I get rid of the \"save as\" dialog?
Just head to your browser's preferences and disable this feature.
* I find this extension so outrageously stupid. What should I do?
Feel free to complain at:
https://github.com/edjroot/webext-save-to-folder/issues
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Save to folder from context menu extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Save to folder from context menu 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 Save to folder from context menu extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Save to folder from context menu extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Save to folder from context menu extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Save to folder from context menu 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 Save to folder from context menu Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Save to folder from context menu extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Save to folder from context menu extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Save to folder from context menu 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 Save to folder from context menu 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 Save to folder from context menu extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Save to folder from context menu 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 Save to folder from context menu extension file
Select and download the Save to folder from context menu 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 Save to folder from context menu 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 Save to folder from context menu 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 Save to folder from context menu 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 Save to folder from context menu extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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