Overlay co-ordinates on each square on lichess.com

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Version
1.05
Update
January 22, 2019
Size
100KiB
Developer
Category
Users
26
Rating
3.33333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
*://*.lichess.org/*
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Lichess coord helper", "short_name": "Lichess coords", "description": "Overlay co-ordinates on each square on lichess.com", "version": "1.05", "author": "Dara Javaherian", "permissions": ["*://*.lichess.org/*"], "background": { "persistent":true, "scripts": [ "bg/background.js" ] }, "icons": { "128": "icons/youtube-128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icons/icon.png" }, "content_scripts" : [{ "matches" : ["https://lichess.org/*", "http://lichess.org/*"], "js" : [ "js/jquery.js", "js/inject.js"], "css" : ["styles/styles.css"] }]}
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How to download and manually install Lichess coord helper extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Lichess coord helper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Lichess coord helper 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 Lichess coord helper extension file

Select and download the Lichess coord helper 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 Lichess coord helper 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 Lichess coord helper 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 Lichess coord helper 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 Lichess coord helper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Alejandro La France (ID: 0000009967712c9f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/24/2022 I think this was a major disappointment cause if I use it. It takes away the coordinates and makes them vanish into thin air. like what's the point of using this one if it's going to be a disappointment. if you find this one just don't download as it will be a major bad thing to have on your laptop.

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Jose Delgado (ID: 0000005cbb4d0edd) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/05/2021 Not working anymore unfortunately.

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Eddie Murphy (ID: 000000b4fcf1c4e0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/22/2019 A-1 extension!