Quickly download stuff to your pre-chosen folders from the comfort of your context menu!

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Version
0.0.5
Update
May 31, 2019
Size
99.7KiB
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Users
565
Rating
3.28571 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Save to folder from context menu Extension

**NOTE**: For security reasons, Chrome doesn't allow extensions to do certain things, such as choosing arbitrary download locations or disabling the \"save as\" dialog. But you can do it! I believe in you! Just read on.

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
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.0.5", "applications": { "gecko": { "id": {b313b32e-777e-458a-aa00-0f6991e515ec} } }, "name": "Save to folder from context menu", "description": "Quickly download stuff to your pre-chosen folders from the comfort of your context menu!", "icons": {}, "permissions": ["storage", "downloads", "contextMenus"], "background": { "scripts": ["is.js", "background.js"] }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "manifest_version": 2}
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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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User reviews

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shujol haque (ID: 0000003dbfd34977) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/21/2022 if you have more than three destination folders you can't scroll when adding "new folder" in Chome :`-(

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Caesar Augustus Ashbar (ID: 00000099a74c1904) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/16/2022 Well, it works, but only if you want to have less than fourth destinations. From the fourth on, the tiny options screen doesn't scroll down so you can't configure any path or alias.

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Rei Onami (ID: 000000a779af0137) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/25/2021 Simple and convenient better than other similar but does not always save to the correct folder and not always an image, but which file without expansion

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Matt Martigan (ID: 00000042eadca39c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/23/2021 Great extension! Works great most of the time. I've had a few instances where it saved the file without a file type. Needs custom hotkeys!

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Seth Greene (ID: 00000024b090585d) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/04/2021 Sorta works in Vivaldi. Getting failed html files in the Download manager. Symlink points to another drive, which may be a problem.