Adds new features to edX Online Learning Platform

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
March 18, 2021
Size
23.58KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Https://courses.edx.org/xblock/*
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edX++ Extension

Adds new features to the Open edX Online Learning Platform
New features include:
•\t4 new video playback speeds
• 2.5x
• 3.0x
• 3.5x
• 4.0x
•\tVideo download button for offline playback
•\tKeyboard shortcuts
• SPACE - Play/pause current video
• Left Arrow - Rewind 5 seconds
• Right Arrow - Fast Forward 5 seconds

Source code available on github - https://github.com/EricPryzant/edx-plus-plus

DISCLAIMER: This chrome extension is not associated with edx.org. The fair use of the edX name for non-commercial purposes is granted under the edX trademark policy described here: https://open.edx.org/trademark-licensing-details/. EdX.inc reserves the right to revoke the authorizations granted in this policy at any time in their sole discretion. Any and all videos downloaded using this extension must be used in compliance with the DMCA. Unless indicated as being in the public domain, the content on the edX Site is protected by United States and foreign copyright laws. Unless otherwise expressly stated on the edX Site, the texts, exams, video, images, and other instructional materials provided with the courses and programs offered on the edX Site are for your personal use in connection with those courses and programs only.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
USE OF THE EDX SITE, AND THE CONTENT AND SERVICES OBTAINED FROM OR THROUGH THE EDX SITE, IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOUR ACCESS TO OR DOWNLOAD OF INFORMATION, MATERIALS, OR DATA THROUGH THE EDX SITE OR ANY REFERENCE SITES IS AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "edX++", "version": "1.0.1", "description": "Adds new features to edX Online Learning Platform", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://courses.edx.org/xblock/*" ], "js": ["content.js"], "all_frames": true } ], "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "16": "floppy-disk16.png", "24": "floppy-disk24.png", "32": "floppy-disk32.png", "64": "floppy-disk64.png", "128": "floppy-disk128.png", "512": "floppy-disk512.png" }, "permissions": [ "https://courses.edx.org/xblock/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install edX++ extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download edX++ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a edX++ 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 edX++ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install edX++ 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 edX++ extension file

Select and download the edX++ 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 edX++ 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 edX++ 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 edX++ 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 edX++ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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CASTIÑEIRA, Thiago (ID: 000000462ac1f491) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/05/2023 I have a problem, in some courses there is this lectures with 2 or even 3 different video and i just can download the first one not the second one, if you could please upgrade these i would appreciate it.

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Jiaqi Fan (ID: 0000000d67e23b97) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/23/2023 Provide the exact features I want for edX. Thanks a lot!

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Tikvesli Sut (ID: 0000001bd7f4126a) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/15/2021 if there is more than 1 video it only aloow you to download the first video. You can't download second and third videos of the same page.

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Forrest Elliott (ID: 0000002462f57bcc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/21/2021 Love it! Makes edX so much easier to use. Thank you!!

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Anthony Lee (ID: 00000050274f81ff) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/02/2021 Looks like this was developed by a Longhorn and now used by a Longhorn!