Converts file URLs to http://localhost for developer testing purposes

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1.1
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April 27, 2018
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85.98KiB
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Localhost Automate Extension

As a developer working under his Localhost server before uploading a project to the WWW, I've encountered one issue that always wastes 3-4 seconds of my workflow.

After opening a web document, whether if its an html file, php file or anything else, Google Chrome opens it under file:// protocol instead of http://, resulting in developers clicking on the address bar just to switch to http://localhost.

Localhost Automate is what solves it.

Localhost Automate provides an easier, more comfortable way to tell the browser to get the http://localhost up there instead of file://, as long as the web document is in the preconfigured folder.

Localhost Automate requires a valid path to your localhost folder (ie. d:\\wwwroot), so afterwards, if you're opening a file under 'd:\\wwwroot\\Some_Project', the extension would redirect it to 'http://localhost/Some_Project'.

Comments, bugs and suggestions are welcome.

Enjoy :)
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Source Manifest.json

{ "background": { "persistent": true, "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "content.js" ], "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file://*/*", "file:///*/*" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "description": "Converts file URLs to http://localhost for developer testing purposes", "icons": { "128": "icon.png", "16": "icon.png", "48": "icon.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Localhost Automate", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "1.1"}
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How to download and manually install Localhost Automate extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Localhost Automate 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 Localhost Automate extension file

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

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User reviews

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clément borderies (ID: 000000ddde96614b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/22/2021 Hi, I've got an issue, here is my configuration: environment: windows 10 file: "L:/Temp/file.html" Local directory: "L:/Temp" Localhost URL: "localhost" when I open "http://localhost/file.html" I have an error ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED. I don't understand, I tried to configure the firewall but without success

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Mostafa Rahmani (ID: 0000008eabd54bbc) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/27/2021 Doesn't work on Mac.

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Michael Yuan (ID: 0000002a5b931b29) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/20/2019 Not able to add localhost folder, no error, no message, just not working.

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Seetpal Singh (ID: 00000083933591ce) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/17/2018 Everything was going good , until I shifted To MAC system now i am unable to set accurate options any option

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Israel Vainberg (ID: 000000140b25983f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/06/2016 Super handy app. I just drag & drop files into the browser :)