Download Salesforce metadata, components, and configurations directly to your local machine with one click.

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December 25, 2024
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SFDX Metadata Backup Extension

SFDX Metadata Backup Chrome Extension 🚀

Simplify the process of backing up Salesforce metadata components with the SFDX Metadata Backup Chrome Extension. Designed for Salesforce developers, this extension allows you to easily download metadata from your Salesforce org directly through your browser, offering a fast and secure way to back up key Salesforce components.

Key Features:
🔍 Search & Filter Metadata: Quickly find the metadata types you need using powerful search and filtering options.
⚡ Quick Component Selection: Easily select multiple components to download in bulk.
🌓 Theme Support: Switch between dark and light themes to match your preference.
📦 Bulk Metadata Download: Download multiple metadata components in one go, saving you time.
🔒 Secure Authentication: Uses your existing Salesforce session for seamless and secure authentication.
🎯 User-Friendly Interface: A simple, intuitive design ensures an easy experience for developers of all levels.
How It Works:
🌐 Open your Salesforce org in Chrome.
🖱️ Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar to launch the backup interface.
🔎 Search and select the metadata components you want to download.
📥 Click \"Download Selected Components\" to initiate the backup process.
Supported Metadata Types:
⚙️ Apex Classes
🌟 Lightning Web Components
✨ Aura Components
📄 Visualforce Pages
📑 Custom Objects
🔧 And more...
Security:
🚫 No Credential Storage: Your Salesforce credentials are not stored in the extension.
🔐 HTTPS Communication: All communication between the extension and Salesforce is encrypted for security.
🛡️ Chrome’s Security Sandbox: Operates within Chrome's security environment for added safety.
Browser Compatibility:
🌐 Google Chrome (Version 88+)
🖥️ Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
🔄 Other Chromium-based browsers
Perfect for Salesforce developers who need an efficient, secure way to back up metadata directly from their Salesforce org. Try it today! 😎
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "SFDX Metadata Backup", "version": "1.2", "description": "Download Salesforce metadata, components, and configurations directly to your local machine with one click.", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "cookies" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://*.salesforce.com/*", "https://*.force.com/*", "https://*.lightning.force.com/*" ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": "icon.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*.salesforce.com/*", "https://*.force.com/*", "https://*.lightning.force.com/*" ], "js": ["content.js"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": ["home.html"], "matches": [ "https://*.salesforce.com/*", "https://*.force.com/*", "https://*.lightning.force.com/*" ] }], "icons": { "16": "icon.png", "48": "icon.png", "128": "icon.png" }} "
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How to download and manually install SFDX Metadata Backup extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download SFDX Metadata Backup extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install SFDX Metadata Backup 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 SFDX Metadata Backup extension file

Select and download the SFDX Metadata Backup 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 SFDX Metadata Backup 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 SFDX Metadata Backup 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 SFDX Metadata Backup 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 SFDX Metadata Backup extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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