Roll any-sided dice in Chrome's Omnibox using dice notation.

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Version
2.4.1
Update
June 4, 2024
Size
66.45KiB
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Users
544
Rating
3.92857 ★
Manifest Version
3
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roll Extension

Roll is a dice roll extension that lets you roll any-sided dice in Chrome's Omnibox using dice notation. Roll can roll multiple dice with any number of sides and can perform basic addition and subtraction after the dice rolls.

To use Roll:

1. Type \"roll\" into Chrome's Omnibox (address bar).
2. Hit TAB.
3. Type in your dice notation (\"2d6\", for example).

Update v2.4.1:
- Updated to use Chrome Extension Manifest v3.
- Adjusted badge color for better contrast.

Update v2.4.0:
- You can now also use roll by clicking the extension icon in your toolbar
- If you wait about a second, Roll will show the result of your roll in the search suggestions
- Fixed an issue where the input did not stay focused, preventing enter from re-rolling

Update v2.3.2:
- Fixed an issue where the stylesheet would not load.

Update v2.3.1:
- Fixed an issue where Roll opened in the wrong window.

Update v.2.3.0:
- Roll now opens in your active tab instead of opening a new tab each time.
- Added a form that allows you to roll again with the same or different input.
- Roll results now show in the title of the tab.
- Fixing an issue where Roll sometimes shows a blank page after refreshing.

Update v.2.2.2:
- You can now create shortcut for your dice rolls. For example, '1d20 attack' will create a short cut such that 'attack' performs a '1d20'.
- Roll now supports fudge dice through 'df' or 'dF'.

Update v.2.1.0:
- Roll now uses Mersenne Twister for more natural random numbers.
- Roll displays errors when parsing user input.
- Inputs like 'd(n)' now get interpreted as '1d(n)' instead of failing to parse.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "roll", "version": "2.4.1", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Roll any-sided dice in Chrome's Omnibox using dice notation.", "omnibox": { "keyword": "roll" }, "icons": { "16": "assets/images/roll16.png", "48": "assets/images/roll48.png", "128": "assets/images/roll128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "permissions": ["storage"], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["assets/*", "scripts/*.js", "roll.html"], "matches": ["*://*/*"] } ], "action": { "default_title": "Roll", "default_icon": { "16": "assets/images/roll16.png", "48": "assets/images/roll48.png", "128": "assets/images/roll128.png" }, "default_popup": "roll.html" }}
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How to download and manually install roll extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install roll 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 roll extension file

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

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User reviews

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Renan Oliveira (ID: 0000005a430a3dc9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/07/2021 to be perfect just needed to have an animation on the icon, to roll wihtou needing to open the bar and options

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Nils Meier (ID: 00000070995b82d4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/01/2021 Simple, works

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Cameron MacKinnon (ID: 0000008e19b22823) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/02/2019 Very useful!

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Mischa Krilov (ID: 0000004bb050218f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/31/2016 Very easy to use and super handy. Plus a responsive developer, which is awesome. It even does Fudge dice now!

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Devon Lehman (ID: 000000aa5e2eab4d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/13/2016 Works exactly how I wanted it to. Uses the omni-bar for the easiest access possible