In this article, we will look at how to install the Chrome extension in developer mode.

 

To install the Chrome extension in developer mode, you can follow these steps:

 

1. Create a directory for your extension:

 

  • Choose a location on your computer where you want to store the extension files.
  • Create a new directory/folder for your extension. Give it a name that is easy to remember.

2. Prepare the manifest file:

 

  • Inside the directory you created, create a file called “manifest.json”. This file is required for every Chrome extension and contains important information about the extension.
  • Open “manifest.json” in a text editor and add the necessary fields. At a minimum, a manifest file should contain the following:
  • You can add more fields to the manifest file based on the requirements of your extension. You can find detailed documentation on the manifest file structure on the official Chrome extension documentation.

3. Add extension resources:

 

  • Place all the necessary files for your extension in the same directory as the manifest file. This can include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, and any other resources your extension requires.

 

4. Enable Developer mode in Chrome:

 

  • Open the Google Chrome browser.
  • Type “chrome://extensions” in the address bar and press Enter.
  • In the Extensions page that opens, locate the “Developer mode” toggle switch at the top right corner of the page and enable it.

5. Load the extension:

 

  • After enabling Developer mode, you will see a few additional buttons and options on the Extensions page.

 

  • Click on the “Load unpacked” button.

 

  • In the file picker dialog that appears, navigate to the directory where you saved your extension files (the directory containing the manifest file).

 

  • Select the directory and click “Select” to load the extension.

6. Verify the installation:

 

  • Once the extension is loaded, it should appear in the list of installed extensions on the Extensions page.
  • You can toggle the extension on/off using the provided checkbox.

 

  • You can also click on “Details” to access additional settings and information about the extension.

 

Congratulations! You have successfully installed your Chrome extension in developer mode.

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