ChimeIn

Latest Version

Version
1.4.0
Update
July 2, 2021
Size
53.71KiB
Developer
chimein.co
Category
Users
47
Rating
3.22222 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Gcm
Notifications
ActiveTab
Storage
Https://*.chimein.co/*
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ChimeIn Extension

Connect and communicate with other readers of the same web page.

ChimeIn adds a chat interface to your browser, as a layer above the web page you’re reading, while you can still see the web page.

Features:
- Login once, comment anywhere
- Login with email, Google+, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Reddit and Apple (NEW) simultaneously, easily select which account to comment with
- Share comments on several platforms with one click
- Extra layer opens on the web content for commenting, you stay on the page
- Easy to find your own and others’ comments and ratings on any web page
- Get notification when someone replies to your comments or starts to follow you
- Follow others or pages to be notified of new comments
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "ChimeIn", "short_name": "ChimeIn", "version": "1.4.0", "description": "ChimeIn", "permissions": [ "gcm", "notifications", "activeTab", "storage", "https://*.chimein.co/*" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "content.js", "jquery-1.11.1.min.js" ] } ], "background": { "scripts": [ "jquery-1.11.1.min.js", "porthole.min.js", "cloudforum_extension.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "ChimeIn", "default_icon": "forum32.png" }, "icons": { "128": "forum128.png", "64": "forum64.png", "32": "forum32.png" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install ChimeIn extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install ChimeIn 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 ChimeIn extension file

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

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User reviews

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Zita Kovacs-Bernardt (ID: 0000004bdb0303a2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/29/2021 Bárhol tudok kommentelni!

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István Torma (ID: 0000000d4e2b1831) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/19/2016 Nem tudok kommentelni, mindig a 404-es oldal jön be!!!!! Szeretném használni!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Közben mégis csak sikerült, a Chrome böngésző Beállítások-nál az összes cookie stb törlése után működött!

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Tamas Kovacs-Bernardt (ID: 000000773820aac6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/21/2015 So easy to use and I can see commenters' comment history truly globally!