Trying to update Google Chrome Add on

[Gio]

So I'm trying to get the code of a Google Chrome Add On to update some things on a forum I'm on. The issue is that someone else released it and he hasn't released updates since 2011, which is why I'm trying to get the code to update it. How would this be possible, as the updates are really needed.

 

[Stalin]

Are you asking how to get to the source code?

 

[Gio]

Are you asking how to get to the source code?

Yes. 🙂

 

[D]

So I'm trying to get the code of a Google Chrome Add On to update some things on a forum I'm on. The issue is that someone else released it and he hasn't released updates since 2011, which is why I'm trying to get the code to update it. How would this be possible, as the updates are really needed.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/deta ... edin?hl=en

http://www.labnol.org/software/view-sou ... ion/21284/

http://www.howtogeek.com/198964/how-to- ... extension/

 

[Gio]

So I'm trying to get the code of a Google Chrome Add On to update some things on a forum I'm on. The issue is that someone else released it and he hasn't released updates since 2011, which is why I'm trying to get the code to update it. How would this be possible, as the updates are really needed.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/deta ... edin?hl=en

http://www.labnol.org/software/view-sou ... ion/21284/

http://www.howtogeek.com/198964/how-to- ... extension/

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From there, I'll be able to update the code? And then would I be able to publish the update(publicly or privately), or just run it on my computer?

 

[D]

So I'm trying to get the code of a Google Chrome Add On to update some things on a forum I'm on. The issue is that someone else released it and he hasn't released updates since 2011, which is why I'm trying to get the code to update it. How would this be possible, as the updates are really needed.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/deta ... edin?hl=en

http://www.labnol.org/software/view-sou ... ion/21284/

http://www.howtogeek.com/198964/how-to- ... extension/

33333

From there, I'll be able to update the code? And then would I be able to publish the update(publicly or privately), or just run it on my computer?

Those are methods to get the source code, you can run the extension locally after you make edits by going to settings -> extensions and checking the developer mode box. From there you can load in unpacked extensions (Non CRX files).

Publishing the extension, idk, I guess the right way to do it would to get permission from the original developer before publishing or make sure you have rights to publish it. But yeah, you can add it to the chrome store.

You do need to pay something like $5 to get access to the chrome developer dashboard, well I did when I made my extension anyways.

 

[Gio]

Yeah I see I have to pay. Is it possible to add the updated file to my own personal copy on Chrome, or would it have to be added to the store regardless?

 

[D]

Those are methods to get the source code, you can run the extension locally after you make edits by going to settings -> extensions and checking the developer mode box. From there you can load in unpacked extensions (Non CRX files).

 

[Stalin]

What language is extension built in?

 

[Gio]

Gah, okay now it's being a pain.

Cannot load extension with file or directory name _metadata. Filenames starting with "_" are reserved for use by the system.

Sorry for the noobiness on this guys.

 

[D]

Gah, okay now it's being a pain.

Cannot load extension with file or directory name _metadata. Filenames starting with "_" are reserved for use by the system.

Sorry for the noobiness on this guys.

What chrome version are you using?

 

[Gio]

Gah, okay now it's being a pain.

Cannot load extension with file or directory name _metadata. Filenames starting with "_" are reserved for use by the system.

Sorry for the noobiness on this guys.

What chrome version are you using?

Version 40.0.2214.111 m

 

[Gio]

Bump.

 

[Gio]

Anyone? 🙁