Follow Questions & Users on StackOverflow & All StackExchange Sites. Get notifications for new answers/comments. Learn from experts

Latest Version

Version
21.8.24
Update
August 24, 2021
Size
542KiB
Developer
stackxyz.com
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.64286 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
*://*.askubuntu.com/*
*://*.mathoverflow.net/*
*://*.serverfault.com/*
*://*.stackapps.com/*
*://*.stackexchange.com/*
*://*.stackoverflow.com/*
*://*.superuser.com/*
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StackEye Extension

Ever thought on receiving notifications on a question on StackOverflow or other StackExchange sites ? If yes, you have landed at the right place. StackEye helps you watch any question on StackOverflow and other StackExchange sites. Just click on the eye icon to watch a question or unwtach it and be notified about new answers/comments on the question.

Now, no more waiting for any update on question. Just sit back and new answer and comment will knock your browser. Just check your extension icon, it will show the unread notifications.

StackEye v2.0 brings another great feature to follow users. Now, you can go to profile page of the user you want to follow and hit Follow button. Now, follow the great people on StackExchange network and keep learning from their questions/answers.

Latest Features
- Import & Export your data
- Clear all notifications in single click
- Clear all followed questions and users in single click

StackEye - Keep watching Keep Learning.
Github - https://github.com/stackxyz/stackeye
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "StackEye", "version": "21.8.24", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Follow Questions & Users on StackOverflow & All StackExchange Sites. Get notifications for new answers/comments. Learn from experts", "background": { "scripts": [ "src/shared/analytics.js", "src/libs/jquery-1.9.1.js", "src/shared/globals.js", "src/shared/analyticsHelper.js", "src/shared/api_methods.js", "src/shared/shared.js", "src/background/watchQuestion.js", "src/background/followUser.js", "src/background/background.js" ] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://*/questions/*" ], "js": [ "src/libs/jquery-1.9.1.js", "src/content_scripts/questionPage.js" ], "css": ["src/content_scripts/cs.css"] }, { "matches": [ "*://*/users/*" ], "js": [ "src/libs/jquery-1.9.1.js", "src/content_scripts/profilePage.js" ], "css": ["src/content_scripts/cs.css"] } ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "resources/images/icon_so_48.png", "default_title": "Get latest notifications on your favorite questions", "default_popup": "src/popup/popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "resources/images/icon_so_48.png", "48": "resources/images/icon_so_48.png", "128": "resources/images/icon_so_48.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "*://*.askubuntu.com/*", "*://*.mathoverflow.net/*", "*://*.serverfault.com/*", "*://*.stackapps.com/*", "*://*.stackexchange.com/*", "*://*.stackoverflow.com/*", "*://*.superuser.com/*" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "resources/icons/eye-open/128.png", "resources/icons/eye-closed/128.png" ]}
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How to download and manually install StackEye extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install StackEye 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 StackEye extension file

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

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User reviews

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J Bruce Feynman Niccolo P. “Nic” Bentulan (ID: 00000013bb618255) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/27/2021 Edit: works like a charm now. 5/5 initially but now with new stackexchange update it seems there's no more follow option...?

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Gustavo Pantaleão (ID: 000000d052130c81) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/19/2018 There's no "Follow" option in the "Profile" tab at the Stackoverflow user's page. It's a trick, change for the "Activity" tab.

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Gael Hofemeier (ID: 00000022f63be543) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/22/2018 I just found this and was thrilled that I could follow users. And then that feature broke. It would be nice if you did have to log in so it could save your information so that if you wanted to try re-installing it to see if the follow problem was fixed, your data would still be there.

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Tom (ID: 000000a1a73e614a) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/02/2017 Very useful until you switch to a new computer - no way to move the data. Would be ideal if it would sync data between my chrome installs, but even export/import would help.

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Peter Carter (ID: 0000008608315b33) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/10/2017 Only problem was one of the buttons wasn't aligning right, which annoyed me. However, this will be fixed in the next update, so all good there. Really useful extension. Recommended.