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Loading the Unpacked Extension into Chrome

Follow these steps to load the unpacked extension into your Chrome browser:

Step 1: Download the Extension Package

  1. Go to the Release Page: Visit the Release Page.
  2. Download the Latest Release: Select the latest release and download the package.zip file.

Step 2: Unpack the Extension

  1. Unzip the File: Locate the downloaded package.zip file on your computer and unzip it. You can use any standard unzip tool.
  2. Extract the Contents: Extract the contents of the zip file to a folder on your computer. Make sure you remember the location of this folder.

Enable Developer Mode

Step 3: Load the Unpacked Extension into Chrome

  1. Open Chrome: Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
  2. Access Extensions Page: Navigate to Extensions Page
  3. Enable Developer Mode: In the Extensions page, enable Developer mode by toggling the switch in the upper right corner of the page.
  4. Load Unpacked Extension: Click the Load unpacked button.
  5. Select the Extension Folder: In the file dialog that opens, navigate to the folder where you unpacked the extension files and select it. Click Select Folder.

Step 4: Verify the Extension is Loaded

  1. Check Extension List: The extension should now appear in your list of installed extensions. Ensure that it is enabled.
  2. Pin the Extension (Optional): For easy access, you can pin the extension to the Chrome toolbar by clicking on the extension icon next to the address bar and selecting the pin icon.

Notes

  • Updating the Extension: If you need to update the extension, repeat the steps to download the latest version and load it as an unpacked extension. Chrome will prompt you to replace the existing one.
  • Troubleshooting: If the extension does not load, ensure that all files are correctly extracted and that there are no missing files. Check the Chrome console for any error messages.