A custom companion to make virtual work less lonely!

Latest Version

Version
2.10
Update
October 6, 2020
Size
2.22MiB
Developer
Category
Users
22
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Español
中文 (简体)
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Permissions
Storage
Notifications
Alarms
Http://ec2-54-201-225-18.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/
Https://imma-bucket.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/*
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Browserbug Extension

Whether you'd like your favorite music idol to send you a message of encouragement, a video game character to remind you to take a break, or an old friend to give you a pep talk, Browserbugs make your time online a more productive, more positive, and less lonely experience.

Create your own Browserbug from any image, name them, choose their personality, and even add your own list of custom messages!

NEW FEATURES:
- A new and improved studio, with a list of default Browserbug messages to choose from
- Choose your Browserbug's texting style! Change their tendencies of punctuation (?!?!?!), CAPITALIZATION, or even how often they use emojis :3 XD
- Generate URLs to easily export and share Browserbugs with others! Please remember to also save local copies of Browserbugs you make as we continue developing this feature!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Browserbug", "version": "2.10", "description": "A custom companion to make virtual work less lonely!", "icons": { "16": "images/new_imma_16.png", "32": "images/new_imma_32.png", "48": "images/new_imma_48.png", "128": "images/new_imma_128.png" }, "permissions": ["storage", "notifications", "alarms", "http://ec2-54-201-225-18.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/", "https://imma-bucket.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/*"], "optional_permissions": ["tabs"], "background": { "scripts": ["util.js", "constants.js", "background.js", "jquery-3.5.1.min.js"], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://imma.studio/browserbug/studio/"], "js": ["util.js", "constants.js", "jquery-3.5.1.min.js", "interface_scripts/studioInterface.js"] }, { "matches": ["http://imma.studio/browserbug/my_bbugs/"], "js": ["util.js", "constants.js", "jquery-3.5.1.min.js", "interface_scripts/accountInterface.js"] }, { "matches": ["http://imma.studio/browserbug/options/"], "js": ["util.js", "constants.js", "jquery-3.5.1.min.js", "interface_scripts/optionsInterface.js"] }, { "matches": ["http://ec2-54-201-225-18.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/getBbugFile*"], "js": ["util.js", "constants.js", "jquery-3.5.1.min.js", "interface_scripts/bbugImporter.js"] } ], "manifest_version": 2, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Browserbug", "default_icon": "images/new_imma_48.png", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "options_page": "optionsRedirect.html", "default_locale": "en"}
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How to download and manually install Browserbug extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Browserbug 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 Browserbug extension file

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

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User reviews

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Ari Xie (ID: 0000009e3d8490f8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/19/2020 I love this!! Loving the positivity and cute avatar. The code works bug-free as well!

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Michelle Kornberg (ID: 00000033b96746e0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/17/2020 so cute and honestly is single handedly fixing my posture, so thank you for that. easy to customize and easy to use and i had a great time creating my character!

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Vivian Zhang (ID: 000000411dd1637c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/15/2020 Cute with user-friendly interface!! It's super easy to customize and use. The kind, random messages are wholesome additions to my day!!

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Andrea Arias (ID: 000000045d2d2d9f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/14/2020 This is so cute and I love it!

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Peachy S (ID: 00000068a111888f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/14/2020 easy to use and customize! I had an issue with the notifications appearing, but the faq fixed that quickly