How to install extensions on Chromium without the web store?
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I tried to install the Reddit Enhancement Suit, when Chromium complained that I can only install extensions easily from Web Store. It downloaded the .crx file. How can I apply it? The linked help page says:
Steps on adding extensions from other websites
We recommend you only add extensions from other websites that you trust. In Chrome, you can follow these steps to add the extension:
- Download the extension file from the website and save it to your computer.
- Click the wrench icon on the browser toolbar.
- Select Tools > Extensions.
- Locate the extension file on your computer and drag the file onto the Extensions page.
- Review the list of permissions in the dialog that appears. If you would like to proceed, click Install.
I'm running chromium in X and have no idea how I'm supposed to drag from xterm.
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I tried to install the Reddit Enhancement Suit, when Chromium complained that I can only install extensions easily from Web Store. It downloaded the .crx file. How can I apply it? The linked help page says:
Steps on adding extensions from other websites
We recommend you only add extensions from other websites that you trust. In Chrome, you can follow these steps to add the extension:
- Download the extension file from the website and save it to your computer.
- Click the wrench icon on the browser toolbar.
- Select Tools > Extensions.
- Locate the extension file on your computer and drag the file onto the Extensions page.
- Review the list of permissions in the dialog that appears. If you would like to proceed, click Install.
I'm running chromium in X and have no idea how I'm supposed to drag from xterm.
linux google-chrome xorg google-chrome-extensions
asked Jan 5 '13 at 15:04
Anna
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up vote
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I tried to install the Reddit Enhancement Suit, when Chromium complained that I can only install extensions easily from Web Store. It downloaded the .crx file. How can I apply it? The linked help page says:
Steps on adding extensions from other websites
We recommend you only add extensions from other websites that you trust. In Chrome, you can follow these steps to add the extension:
- Download the extension file from the website and save it to your computer.
- Click the wrench icon on the browser toolbar.
- Select Tools > Extensions.
- Locate the extension file on your computer and drag the file onto the Extensions page.
- Review the list of permissions in the dialog that appears. If you would like to proceed, click Install.
I'm running chromium in X and have no idea how I'm supposed to drag from xterm.
linux google-chrome xorg google-chrome-extensions
asked Jan 5 '13 at 15:04
Anna
15215
I tried to install the Reddit Enhancement Suit, when Chromium complained that I can only install extensions easily from Web Store. It downloaded the .crx file. How can I apply it? The linked help page says:
Steps on adding extensions from other websites
We recommend you only add extensions from other websites that you trust. In Chrome, you can follow these steps to add the extension:
- Download the extension file from the website and save it to your computer.
- Click the wrench icon on the browser toolbar.
- Select Tools > Extensions.
- Locate the extension file on your computer and drag the file onto the Extensions page.
- Review the list of permissions in the dialog that appears. If you would like to proceed, click Install.
I'm running chromium in X and have no idea how I'm supposed to drag from xterm.
linux google-chrome xorg google-chrome-extensions
linux google-chrome xorg google-chrome-extensions
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asked Jan 5 '13 at 15:04
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asked Jan 5 '13 at 15:04
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You can try this to see if it works:
- Open a file manager in X (for example in KDE, open dolphin).
- Go to the location of the downloaded CRX file (Downloads folder?).
- Click on the downloaded CRX file and drag it into a window of Chromium.
This process should install the extension.
answered Apr 15 '13 at 12:30
Mike Lipscomb
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I had this problem with mailvelope extension I wated to try in Chromium on Debian.
Solution was:
CHROMIUM_FLAGS='--enable-remote-extensions' in /etc/environment (relogin then…)
or just start Chromium on CLI with: CHROMIUM_FLAGS='--enable-remote-extensions' chromium.
Afterwards I was allowed to install with the link from the project website withour any further issue.
answered Apr 25 '17 at 11:39
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You can try this to see if it works:
- Open a file manager in X (for example in KDE, open dolphin).
- Go to the location of the downloaded CRX file (Downloads folder?).
- Click on the downloaded CRX file and drag it into a window of Chromium.
This process should install the extension.
answered Apr 15 '13 at 12:30
Mike Lipscomb
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0
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You can try this to see if it works:
- Open a file manager in X (for example in KDE, open dolphin).
- Go to the location of the downloaded CRX file (Downloads folder?).
- Click on the downloaded CRX file and drag it into a window of Chromium.
This process should install the extension.
answered Apr 15 '13 at 12:30
Mike Lipscomb
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0
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up vote
0
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You can try this to see if it works:
- Open a file manager in X (for example in KDE, open dolphin).
- Go to the location of the downloaded CRX file (Downloads folder?).
- Click on the downloaded CRX file and drag it into a window of Chromium.
This process should install the extension.
answered Apr 15 '13 at 12:30
Mike Lipscomb
1
You can try this to see if it works:
- Open a file manager in X (for example in KDE, open dolphin).
- Go to the location of the downloaded CRX file (Downloads folder?).
- Click on the downloaded CRX file and drag it into a window of Chromium.
This process should install the extension.
answered Apr 15 '13 at 12:30
Mike Lipscomb
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answered Apr 15 '13 at 12:30
Mike Lipscomb
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answered Apr 15 '13 at 12:30
Mike Lipscomb
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answered Apr 15 '13 at 12:30
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I had this problem with mailvelope extension I wated to try in Chromium on Debian.
Solution was:
CHROMIUM_FLAGS='--enable-remote-extensions' in /etc/environment (relogin then…)
or just start Chromium on CLI with: CHROMIUM_FLAGS='--enable-remote-extensions' chromium.
Afterwards I was allowed to install with the link from the project website withour any further issue.
answered Apr 25 '17 at 11:39
vv01f
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0
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I had this problem with mailvelope extension I wated to try in Chromium on Debian.
Solution was:
CHROMIUM_FLAGS='--enable-remote-extensions' in /etc/environment (relogin then…)
or just start Chromium on CLI with: CHROMIUM_FLAGS='--enable-remote-extensions' chromium.
Afterwards I was allowed to install with the link from the project website withour any further issue.
answered Apr 25 '17 at 11:39
vv01f
10112
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
I had this problem with mailvelope extension I wated to try in Chromium on Debian.
Solution was:
CHROMIUM_FLAGS='--enable-remote-extensions' in /etc/environment (relogin then…)
or just start Chromium on CLI with: CHROMIUM_FLAGS='--enable-remote-extensions' chromium.
Afterwards I was allowed to install with the link from the project website withour any further issue.
answered Apr 25 '17 at 11:39
vv01f
10112
I had this problem with mailvelope extension I wated to try in Chromium on Debian.
Solution was:
CHROMIUM_FLAGS='--enable-remote-extensions' in /etc/environment (relogin then…)
or just start Chromium on CLI with: CHROMIUM_FLAGS='--enable-remote-extensions' chromium.
Afterwards I was allowed to install with the link from the project website withour any further issue.
answered Apr 25 '17 at 11:39
vv01f
10112
answered Apr 25 '17 at 11:39
vv01f
10112
answered Apr 25 '17 at 11:39
vv01f
10112
answered Apr 25 '17 at 11:39
vv01f
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10112
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