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11 Understanding Chrome Extensions Context Menus
Context Menu is the menu that appears when a user right clicks (alternative clicks) on an element in a webpage. In this article we will cover the chrome.contextMenus API. https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/develop/ui/context-menu. An API responsible for context menus for chrome extensions. There are 4 major functions normally used in this API chrome.contextMenus.create, chrome.contextMenus.update chrome.contextMenus.removeAll and chrome.contextMenus.onClicked.addListener. 3 of which, as you can see handle displaying the contextMenu and…
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10 Understanding Chrome Extensions Windows
In this article we are going to look at the chrome.windows API. Its an API used for interacting with the browser windows. Similar to the chrome.tabs API you can use the API to create and change browser windows. Types of Windows There are different types of windows you can create. Popup or Panel These are borderless windows. You can not…
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9 Understanding Chrome Extensions Tabs
The chrome.tabs API is used for interacting with your browser tabs. You can do all sort of this with this API from creating new tabs, rearranging them, redirecting to a new URL, and even communicate to the content scripts running on those tabs. In this article we are going to look at several functions the chrome.tabs API provides. However,…
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8 Understanding Chrome Extensions Action
The chrome.action API is used to control everything to do with the your extensions icon found in the toolbar. It encompasses the title, icon, when it is clicked and much more. You can read the Chrome.API documentation on actions more details here https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/reference/api/action In pervious article we wrote about Understanding Chrome Extensions Permissions we briefly touched on how to declared it…
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5 Understanding Chrome Extensions Communication
The flow of data within our browser extensions is a vital part in creating any incredible and useful tool. In this article we hope to show you how data can moves within the different parts of the extension. So far, in the articles we’ve written prior, we’ve covered that there are 3 major parts of…
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2 Understanding Chrome Extensions Manifest.json
When diving into the world of Chrome extensions, the manifest.json file is your essential roadmap. It’s the cornerstone that defines your extension’s identity, capabilities, and permissions. Think of it as the DNA of your extension, detailing everything from its name and version to the specific permissions it needs to function. Understanding this file is crucial for any…
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How to Install Lindle
In today’s digital age, productivity tools have become indispensable for streamlining tasks and maximizing efficiency. Lindle, a powerful Google Chrome extension and Android Mobile Application offers a suite of features designed to boost and organize your links in one place. Whether you’re a student, professional, or entrepreneur, Lindle can revolutionize the way you manage your…
