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How to Build a House Extension Step by Step

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Whether it’s to accommodate your growing family or add value to your home for reselling, the addition of an extension to your house can offer many benefits to you as a homeowner. Home extensions can help change how you live without having to spend more to move to a bigger space. However, it can be difficult to know how to build a house extension step by step without the proper information.

Adding a house extension entails careful planning and having all the requirements to ensure everything is in order and you don’t run into trouble later on. With this step by step guide, we aim to help you understand how to build an extension on a house and learn all the necessary requirements when doing so.

Building an Extension – Where to Start

• Do your own research

The first of the steps to building an extension, you will first need to do your own research about it. You can start off by asking a local real estate agent and asking them what kind of house extensions can add more value to your home. This is especially necessary if you’re planning on reselling your house later on.
If you know someone who had an extension done, you can also ask them for their advice and recommendations. Another way is to survey your neighbourhood and check out what kind of extensions are typically done there. You can also check out this guide to different types of house extensions for more information.

• Compute the costs and establish a budget

When undertaking any home improvement job, the cost of it is always a factor. This is why when planning a house extension, you will also need to consider the cost of it. The cost of your extension will depend on a variety of factors such as the complexity of the design, the materials used, and the overall quality of the design.
Generally, around £2000 to £3000 per square metre is to be expected for this type of home improvement. However, it can go up to as high as £4000 per square metre as well. However, keep in mind that house extensions can increase your home’s value by up to 25%.
Once you’ve computed the costs, establish a rough estimated budget for it. Consider alternative financing options such as a personal loan or mortgaging your house. 

  House Extension Process – How to Plan An Extension to Your House

Once you have the necessary information, you can now proceed with the rest of the process starting with:

• Checking out if you need building permits.

Since not all house extensions need permission but some still do, it would be best if you check with your local authority if the extensions you plan on building requires you to apply for permits. You can also check out the criteria here and see if you’re required to apply for permits or not.

There are house extension builders as well that offer bundled services as we do. Bundled services can make the process easier because the builders you hire can manage everything for you – from the extension plans to the permits needed as well as the construction of the whole thing.

• Ensure you comply with building regulation

Whether or not you need permits from your local authority, you will need to comply with the local building regulations to ensure the proper building of your extension. Your plans should cover issues like drainage, insulation, and fire safety.

There are two ways to go about it: a) submit a Full Plan Submission to your local authority and pay for an inspector to check the construction periodically, or b) submit a Building Notice to the council that you intend to comply with all regulations upon starting the job in 48 hours.

If you want the most convenient and least risky way, then go with the first option. Again, some builders, like us, offer bundled services that handle the entire process of building house extensions – including the legalities of the process.

• Find your architect and builder.

Whether you’re going for something simple or more uniquely you, you will need an architect to design the plans. However, when hiring an architect, make sure that they have all the necessary qualifications for the job and they also have professional indemnity insurance.

After you have hired an architect, you need to find a reliable builder to undertake the construction. While you can choose to oversee the project yourself, it can be difficult, especially if you have a full-time job and a busy schedule.

To assist you with this, choose a builder you can trust and who can deliver your desired results in a timely manner and stick within the established budget. You can start off with recommendations from friends, family, and colleagues.

Don’t forget to check the builder’s certification and insurances to ensure that they are qualified to take on the job. You can also check out their past work and see if they’re the right fit for your project.

While you can hire your architect and builder separately, there are house extension builders like us who offer packages like our Design and Build wherein our highly-skilled architect and team of expert builders can work closely with you and guide you throughout the entire process.

• Find alternative accommodations in the meantime.

Adding a house extension entails huge and disruptive construction work so it’s best if you stay with friends or family in the neighbourhood during the height of it. If you don’t have any in the neighbourhood, book accommodation but stay in the area. This way, the builder can contact you and show you if there are any adjustments to be made.

Adding an extension to your home can greatly increase its value and it can improve how you live in your home. The added space can accommodate your growing family’s needs and give you more space to move in and breathe. However, undertaking this type of home improvement project requires you to take the proper steps which is why we have created this step by step guide. With this, you can follow the proper procedure when it comes to building an extension for your home. 

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The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Extension

We’re aware that embarking on a construction project can be a daunting prospect. From costing and designing extensions to permitted development and building regulations, this step-by-step guide will provide you pointers and key bits of information, to ensure your project runs as smoothly as possible.

The UK is rapidly turning into a nation of home improvers. Over the past five years, annual planning applications have increased by 20% to 123,000, as owners look to maximise the potential of their current properties in favour of moving homes.

There are numerous benefits to extending instead of moving house. According to Nationwide the average cost of moving, including stamp duty, legals and removal costs, now amounts to over £9,500. On top of that, you have the hassle and stress of moving combined with the uncertainty in the property market.

Yet, many homeowners are unaware of their properties untapped potential. The addition of an extension or loft conversion can make your current property a more desirable and enjoyable place to live, whilst adding value to its market price. You also have the freedom to design and build what you want, whether it is that extra bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, orangery room or home office.

You need to consider exactly what you want from your extension or conversion. There is nothing worse than throwing thousands of pounds into a project and ending up with something that you didn’t really need.

Making changes once works commence on site can be a costly business. Not only will you potentially need to submit a retrospective planning application but the contractor is likely to increase their costs for additional works.

Sit down and think about what will make your life better, whether it is a new ensuite bedroom as you have an expanding family, or a larger open plan kitchen/dining area to entertain friends. Gain inspiration from websites such as Pinterest or by simply walking around the neighbourhood and seeing what other people have done.

You don’t need a complete brief, however, you do need a well defined goal, so that when you sit down with your designer you can give them a concept idea so that they can go away to start working on the proposed plans.

The average build cost for an extension is in the region of £1200m2 for a single storey and £2,000m2 for a two storey. Bear in mind that this excludes fees for a designer to compile the drawings (£600-850), planning application fee (£206), building regulation fee (£450-500), engineers fees (£200-500).

We recommend that when you sit down with your designer (hopefully us!) to discuss your project you give them a budget that you need to work to. They can then look for different design options to reduce the cost if necessary, for example; build the walls in blockwork with a render finish, which is cheaper than the traditional block and brick.

Internal fixtures and fittings can also vary significantly in price. What quality of kitchen do you want? Do you want solid oak doors? What specification bathroom do you desire? All of these factors have an impact on the final build sum, so need to be thought through prior to works starting on site.

Finally, always include a contingency sum of between 10-15% to account for any unforeseen circumstances. Even with the best planning in the world, there will always be some!

Once you’ve decided what kind of extension you are after the next step is to appoint a designer who will compile existing and proposed plans, which need to be submitted for planning permission, unless the works fall under permitted development.

Provide the designer with as much information as possible, so that they can go away and compile a couple of draft designs for you to look over. Only once you are happy with the proposals should you submit them for planning.

At ABTO, to save the homeowner the hassle, we always submit the planning application on behalf of them, whilst acting as their agent for the duration of the process.

You are more likely to get planning permission for a single storey extension than a two storey extension, however, if you can get two storey’s approved then it certainly makes financial sense, as you will be getting double the amount of floor space for significantly less than double the cost of a single storey. Your designer should advise on the pros and cons of different options.

At this stage you also need to appoint a structural engineer to compile calculations for any structural elements. Their calculation pack will be issued to the contractor and building control. Most designers have their own engineers who can fulfil this role.

The planning process can take up to 10-weeks from the date of submission through to a decision being made, therefore, to keep the project moving it makes sense to get quotes from builders.

In order to get an accurate price you will need to get Building Regulation drawings compiled, which show the construction details for the proposed works (more on these later). The designer who compiled the planning drawings will do these.

We recommend that you get at least three quotes from reputable builders, to ensure that you are getting value for money. However, be aware that the cheapest price is not always the best. Savvy builders may quote a lower price to get the job before adding in variations once works start on site, so look out for Provisional Sums and Prime Cost sums, which are estimates, not fixed costs.

To avoid this, you need to ensure that your builders are quoting apples for apples. They need to be provided with the full sets of drawings, structural calculation pack, and any specifications that may supplement the proposed plans, such as a kitchen and bathroom designs.

Always get a fixed price from the contractor. Never pay large sums of money upfront (a deposit of 15% is standard practice) and always be wary of paying in cash, as you may have limited evidence in the event of a dispute further down the line.

Don’t expect builders to be able to commence works as soon as you have received planning permission. According to the Federation of Master Builders, 40% of their members currently have a four-month waiting list. A good builder though is worth the wait for your dream extension.

By this stage your planning application has been granted and you have a good quality builder ready to start work on your project. Your next step is to submit a full plans building regulation application to either the local authority or an approved inspector. Most builders will charge a small fee to do this on your behalf.

All home extensions need to comply with building regulations, which relate to the structural stability of the building, thermal, sound and ventilation elements and electrical and plumbing works.

You need to get your proposed drawings and engineering calculation pack approved by building control before works commence. If you wait until mid-project you could run into costly trouble should building control require changes to the design.

Once on site, your contractor should liaise directly with the building control officer, who will undertake site inspections at key stages of the build.

Once works are fully completed, a completion certificate will be issued by building control confirming that the work has been carried out in accordance with the building regulations. Keep this document safe, as you will need it when you come to sell the property.

We always recommend that some form of contract is put in place to protect both the homeowner and the contractor.

Most builders have their own terms of agreement that highlight when payments should be made amongst other provisions. In most instances this should be sufficient, however, it is worth going through it with a fine toothcomb to ensure that no nasty surprises are lucking in the small print.

If you wish to put a formal contract in place then the JCT Homeowner/Occupier is a simplistic contract between yourself and the contractor, suitable for domestic building work.

This simplistic contract, which can be purchased online, specifies the arrangements such as: agreed price, payment terms, project duration and dispute resolutions, rights to cancel, health and safety and stakeholder responsibilities.

Prior to works commencing we recommend that you ask the contractor for a programme of works, which is a reference point that highlights what date certain items of work will be completed by.

The main benefit of a programme is that you can ensure that the builder is on track to complete as they promised. For example, if you notice that the first fix electrics has overran by one week, then you can flag this up before it has a knock on effect on the whole project.

If one project has no deadline, the builder might prioritise other projects, and invariably the finish date will be long after you had envisaged. Talk with the builder and come up with a practical completion date, one that can be realistically achieved.

Your dream extension has finally been completed. The contractor has done a cracking job and everyone is happy.

Before you fully sign off the project, we recommend taking a good hour or so to walk around the property to carefully inspect the finish. Make a list of any snagging items, such as: sticking doors, touching up of paintwork, loose sockets, missing silicon etc. Hand this to your builder and ask them to rectify them prior to handing over the final payment.

You also need to get a Health and Safety file from your builder, which may include all or some of the following:

• As built drawings
• Building Control sign off certificate (do not release final funds until this is received!)
• Warranties for boilers, kitchen appliances etc.
• Gas safe certificate and boiler commission Benchmark form
• Electrical compliance certificate
• FENSA certificate for windows

In the months after the works have been completed further defects will crop up. For example; you may start to see some hairline cracks appear in the freshly plastered walls. This could be a common defect caused by thermal movement. Doors may also warp slightly, again caused by thermal movement.

A reputable contractor will return and make these defects good. However, you may wish to withhold a retention of say 2.5% of the contract sum for a period of 3-months to protect your own interests. This will need to be agreed prior to works commencing though.

We are offering a free consultation to discuss your project, whilst providing advice on the different design options that are available to you.

Simply send us an email or give us a call, and we will arrange a meeting to discuss things further.

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Creating a Side extension: The Step by Step Guide

January 18, 2022

January 18, 2022/

Sean Payne

A high quality side extension Credit @ Xobo Architecture

Exciting times ahead, you’re planning a side extension! Take it from us, side extensions can be an excellent way to create those needed extra rooms and a larger open plan floor space. They’re a more practical option for certain sites than a typical rear extension, and they can transform your property both inside and out. In this step by step guide, we’re going to talk you through the most important items to think about in your journey to creating a side extension.

So many of our Reno Club members are getting incredible results with their side extension projects, with many of them taking on victorian renovations that need that extra space at the back – so if it’s your first time taking on a project of this kind, we’re so glad you’ve found our blog! We’re here to help you! You might want to learn about our home renovation before you start, too.

What is a side extension?

A side extension – in its simplest definition – is an extension of an existing building from the left or right when facing the building.

Side extensions are the second most popular type of extension work behind rear extensions, this is normally due to the following:

• Side extensions are dependant on space being available to the sides of your property.

• Side extensions are popular when considering additional rooms over long open plan living spaces.

• They really make use of otherwise redundant space in your plot.

• They have an excellent ability to bring in reams of natural light.

A large double storey side extension with contemporary materials Credit @ The Modern House

An open plan kitchen formed by a single storey side extension Credit @ YARD Architects

How to add a side extension to your home

Adding a side extension to your home starts with the planning and design stages. It’s important at the beginning to list the things you require from the extension, this can be in terms of rooms to be added, areas to opening up into larger spaces or entrances to and from the garden space.

When planning your side extension be aware of the following:

• Your budget when considering the total size.

• Feasibility of the extension to be approved at planning.

• How the interior layout will work alongside your additional space.

Can I build my side extension under permitted development?

Yes! It’s possible to build your side extension under permitted development… However, the extension will need to fit within certain size requirements for this to be the case for any eligible property.

The rules are roughly as follows:

• The extension is no more than half the depth of the original house.

• The side extension runs up to the full width (from front to back) of the house.

• If your property is a listed building or in a conservation area, it is unlikely that you will have permitted development rights.

Additional rules are provided with regards to proximity to the boundary and even extending the side extension past the rear house wall. However the rules can be complicated and normally only allow for a single storey.

For any extensions which push to the boundaries of the rules, it’s ideal to apply for a certificate of lawfulness to officially recognise your extension as part of the property. In this case, the time and cost is the same as filing for planning permission, therefore it is not advised that this be a make or break item when considering your plans.

An example of a permitted development side extension Credit @ Lccl Construction

Budget and plan your side extension with our free guide

Neil and Fi have produced a free 3 day email series to help new renovators feel clued up and confident before they begin their side extensions.

Learn:

• How to cut costs and prevent your budgets spiralling

• How to find trustworthy contractors who’ll deliver on time

• What order to do work in (to prevent costly rework!)

How to apply for planning permission for a side extension

For anything larger than a small single storey side extension, you will likely have to apply for planning permission.

Generally it is advised that a professional – such as an architect or experienced draftsman – draw the project and undertake the application as your agent.

However if you have some experience already, it is possible to draw your own plans and submit simple applications. If you are considering this take note of the following:

• Drawings are required to be in a specific format, with boundary lines in red, a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 and clearly labelled showing existing and proposed works.

• The application can be submitted via the planning portal (for UK projects).

• Once you submit the application, make sure to check your emails as an officer will likely give you further information and wish to visit the site.

Do I need building regulations approval for my side extension?

You will definitely need building regulations approval for creating a side extension and it is generally advised that this is carried out with the help of professionals.

We always advise renovators to:

• Appoint an architect to draft your building regulations drawings.

• Have a structural engineer conduct the structural design and calculations for your side extension.

• Invite a building control officer to check all of this information.

Once these steps are completed, you should be ready to start building your side extension.

A structural engineer will be needed, even on single storey side extensions Credit @ YARD Architects

A good builder will ensure your project has a premium finish. Credit @ Platform 5 Architects

How do I find a builder for my side extension?

Finding a builder when creating your side extension is more a case of confirming capable and reliable nominees. Builders can be found online, word of mouth recommendation and even by seeing their logos around other building sites.

When looking for a builder, get several quotes and make sure to do the following:

• Show your full plan documentation including a schedule of works – this will remove any doubt regarding details and areas where miscommunication is possible.

• Receive a quotation first and check the terms and conditions and work to be done thoroughly.

• Make sure a completion date is given and a retention fee is setup for at least 1 year after the build is completed.

How much does a side extension cost?

Side extensions will be similar in cost to other such extension work. The general rules of thumb to work to include:

• A square meter cost from £1,800 to £2,500 per meter squared.

• A lump construction cost of approx. £38,000 covers most conventional side extensions at 1 storey.

• A lump sum of approx. £65,000 for the construction of a double storey extension.

• Professional fees of approx 15% should cover you throughout the entire process.

Costs as quoted in 2022.

How long does it take to build a side extension?

A side extension typically takes about 8 to 10 months from initial idea to completion. The steps are roughly as follows:

• Architect to draw up design ready for planning submission: 1 month.

• Planning decision time: 6 weeks.

• Building regulations approval: 1 month.

• Construction: 5 months

Please note this is is typical simple side extensions. Any complexities at planning or construction can increase this time, always try to account for a 1-2 months of extra time just in case of delays.

BEAR in mind larger, more complex buildings will need more time and budget. Credit @ Resi

Any construction work needs to start with a good plan

Now that you have the most important steps in your journey to creating a side extension, you’re ready to go out and start our project, but there is so much more to learn to ensure it’s brought in on time, within budget and to a high standard.

Neil and Fi have produced a Survivor’s Guide to Renovating providing free renovation advice if you’re taking on a project like this for the first time.

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• How to cut costs and prevent your budgets spiralling

• How to find trustworthy contractors who’ll deliver on time

• What order to do work in (to prevent costly rework!)

Creating a FireFox extension for beginners / Sudo Null IT News

This article provides step-by-step instructions for developing the simplest extension for FireFox.
This is a partial translation of the original article.

This is not my article, but my friend’s (his soap: [email protected]). He really wants to get to Habr. I myself do not have enough karma for an invite.

Introduction

This guide is a step-by-step guide to creating a simple extension. We will try to add another small panel to the status bar with the phrase “Hello, World!”.

Preparing the environment

Extensions are packaged and distributed as zip files or XPI packages.

Here is an example of a typical internal structure of an XPI file:

exampleExt.xpi:
/install.rdf
/components/*
/components/cmdline.js
/defaults/
/defaults/preferences/*.js
/plugins/*
/chrome.manifest
/chrome/icons/default/*
/chrome/
/chrome/content/

We need to create a directory structure similar to this one. First, create an extension root directory (for example, C:\extensions\my_extension\ or ~/extensions/my_extension/ ). Inside this directory, create a directory chrome , in which create a directory content .

In the root directory of the extension, create two empty text files named chrome.manifest and install.rdf . The resulting directory structure should look like this:

\
install.rdf
chrome.manifest
chrome\
content\

More information about setting up the environment can be found at this link.

Installation script

Open the install.rdf file and add the following text to it:

4. xmlns:em="http://www. mozilla.org/2004/em-rdf#">
7. [email protected]
8. 1.0
9. 2
14. {ec8030f7-c20a-464f-9b0e-13a3a9e97384}
15. 1.5
16. 3.0.*
21. sample
22. A test extension
23. Your Name Here
24. www.example.com

* This source code was highlighted with Source Code Highlighter.

• [email protected] is the ID of the extension. This value is written in the format of an email address and is required to identify the extension (it should not be your email address). Make it unique. You can also use GUID. NOTE: Although this parameter is written in the format of an email address, it does not have to be valid. (example.example.example)
• Parameter 2 – 2 specifies that this will be an extension. For example, for themes, this value should be set to 4 (all type codes can be found here).
• {ec8030f7-c20a-464f-9b0e-13a3a9e97384} – Firefox ID
• 1.5 is the number of the minimum Firefox version required for the extension to work. Never use the * character to specify minVersion, as this can lead to unexpected results.
• 3.0.* is the maximum Firefox version number that the extension will work with. This value must be no newer than the latest version of the browser at the moment! In this case, “3.0.*” indicates that the extension will work with Firefox 3.0 and versions 3.0.x.

(If you get a message that install.rdf is incorrect, it will be useful to load this file in Firefox (File->Open file …), after which the browser will show you the error xml. In my case there was a space before “

Extensions built to work with Firefox 2.0.0.x must be set to maximum version “2.0.0.*”. For extensions built to work with Firefox 1.5.0.x, “1.5.0.*”.

A list of required and optional installation script parameters can be found here.

Save the file.

Browser extension using XUL

The Firefox user interface is written using XUL and JavaScript. XUL is a subset of XML that allows you to create user interface elements such as buttons, menus, control bars, trees, and so on. All user actions are processed using JavaScript.

To “extend” the browser, we change parts of the Firefox user interface by adding or modifying widgets (controls). We add widgets by adding new XUL DOM elements to the browser window and control their behavior with scripting and event handling.

The browser interface is defined in file browser.xul ( $FIREFOX_INSTALL_DIR/chrome/browser.jar contains content/browser/browser.xul ) browser.xul we can find a status bar description that looks something like this:

2. ... ...

* This source code was highlighted with Source Code Highlighter.

is the “tie point” of the XUL layer.

XUL layers

XUL layers are a way to add widgets to a XUL document. A XUL layer is a .xul file that defines XUL fragments that describe tie points in the “main” document. These snippets can point to widgets that will be added, removed, or changed.

Sample XUL layer document

3. xmlns="http://www.mozilla.org/keymaster/gatekeeper/there.is.only.xul">

* This source code was highlighted with Source Code Highlighter.

The tag with id equal to ” status-bar ” points to the browser widget in which we want to add our element.

The tag is the new widget we want to add.

Save this code in file sample.xul in directory chrome/content .

Chrome URIs

XUL files are part of the so-called. “Chrome Packages” – packages of user interface elements loaded via a URI of the form chrome:// . Instead of loading the interface using a URI like file:// (especially since the location of Firefox varies by platform and system), Mozilla decided to create a new kind of URI that all installed applications would have access to XUL content.

The URI for the browser window is chrome://browser/content/browser.xul . Try entering this URL in the Firefox address bar.

Chrome URI consists of several parts:

• 1st is the protocol ( chrome ) that tells the Firefox network library that this is a Chrome URI.
• 2nd is the name of the package (in this example, browser ), which points to a set of user interface components. This part must be unique for your application to avoid conflicts with other extensions.
• 3rd – type of requested data. There are three types: content (XUL, JavaScript, XBL links and other components of the user interface of the application), locale (DTD, .properties files, which may contain other files containing UI localization strings) and skin (CSS and theme images).
• The last part is the path to the downloaded file.

For example, chrome://foo/skin/bar.png loads file bar.png from the skin section of theme foo .

When you download something using a Chrome URI, Firefox uses the Chrome Registry to convert that URI to the actual path to a file on disk (or in JAR archives).

Create Chrome Manifest

For more information about the Chrome Manifest and all of its properties, you can refer to the reference guide.

Open the file chrome. manifest that was created in the root directory of your extension. Add the following code:

content sample chrome/content/

( Don’t forget the trailing slash, “/”! Without it, the package will not be registered.)

Let’s break down each element:

1. chrome package type
2. chrome package name (must be lowercase because Firefox/Thunderbird 2 and earlier do not support mixed case names – bug 132183)
3. Location of chrome package files

This means that the files for package sample are located in directory chrome/content relative to file location chrome.manifest .

Note that the content, localization and skin files must be placed inside the content, locale and skin directory of the chrome subdirectory respectively.

Save the file. Now when you start Firefox with your extension (how to do this will be described below), the chrome package will be registered.

Layer registration

Now you need to link your layer to the browser window. To do this, add the following lines to file chrome.manifest :

overlay chrome://browser/content/browser.xul chrome://sample/content/sample.xul

These two lines tell Firefox to associate sample.xul and browser.xul while loading browser.xul .

Testing

First, we need to tell Firefox about our extension. In the development phase for Firefox version 2 and above, you can specify where to get the new extension from, and the browser will load it after each restart.

1. Change to your home directory and then to the directory containing the Firefox profile you want to work with (eg Firefox/Profiles/.default/ ).
2. Change to directory extensions/ , if it doesn’t exist, create it.
3. Create a text file and put in it the full path to the directory with your extension (for example, C:\extensions\my_extension\ or ~/extensions/my_extension/ ). Windows users should be mindful of the direction of the slashes, be sure to add a trailing slash and remove any trailing spaces.
4. Save the file with the extension id as its name (for example, [email protected]). No file extension.

Now everything is ready for testing.

Start Firefox. Firefox will find the directory with your extension on the text link and install it. After launching the browser, you will see the inscription “Hello, World!” on the right side of the status bar.

You can make some changes to the .xul file, restart Firefox, and see the result immediately.

Creating a package

Now that the extension is working, you can create a package for later distribution and installation.

Use zip to zip the contents of the directory with your extension (not the extension directory itself) and change the archive extension from .zip to .xpi.

If you are the proud owner of ‘Extension Builder’, it can do all the dirty work for you (Tools -> Extension Developer -> Extension Builder). Just navigate to your extension directory and click the Build Extension button. This extension has a lot of tools to make development easier.

Now upload the resulting .xpi file to your server and make sure its type is set to application/x-xpinstall . After that, you can download and install the extension.

How to create an extension for Google Chrome – step by step instructions

Google Chrome is a fairly fast browser and very easy to use. At the moment it is the most popular in the world. At the same time, its functionality is at a rather low level. Browser extensions fix this. Among them are ad blockers, a dark theme for all sites, downloading videos from YouTube, etc. Moreover, third-party developers release such extensions. In this article, we will tell you how to create an extension for Google Chrome by yourself.

Content

• Detailed Guide
  • Step No. 1: Preparation of the plugin itself
  • Step No. 2: Checking its work in browser
  • Step No. 3: Loading Google

Detailed

9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9 As an example, we will take a very simple bookmark plugin, which, when clicked, will open our site (Sergoot.ru). Of course, in practice, such a plugin will not be particularly useful, but our task is to show the general principle.

The whole procedure can be divided into 3 global steps:

• Direct creation of the extension (writing code, adding graphics, etc.).
• Performance testing.
• Publish to the Chrome Web Store.

Let’s dwell on each of them in more detail.

Step #1: Preparing the plug-in itself

First, create a folder on your computer. Its name must match the name of the extension, so as not to get confused in the end. This folder must contain two files:

• manifest.json is a text document with source code (manifest file).
• 128.png is the plugin icon that will be visible on the Chrome toolbar.

Let’s create a manifest file using Notepad built into Windows. Run the program through the menu “Start” , folder “Accessories” .And then paste the following code into it:

{

"manifest_version": 2,

"name": "Sergoot.ru - quick access",

"description": "Bookmark for quick access to the Sergoot.ru site",

"version": "1.0",

"ICONS": {

"128": "128.png"

},

"App": {

"URLS": [

"HTTPS ://sergoot. ru/"

],

"launch": {

"Web_URL": "https://sergoot.ru/"

}

},

"Permissions": [

"Unlimitedededrage", "Unlimitededed "notifications"

]

}

Column name contains the name of the extension, description contains the description, and

3 3 contains the link to the site 904. Now it needs to be saved in the right format. For this:

1. Press Ctrl + S on your keyboard, or select “Save As…” from the “File” menu .
2. In Windows Explorer, select the previously created folder.
3. In column “File type” select “All files…” .
4. In column “File name” enter manifest .json .
5. Click on the “Save” button .

All that remains is to make an icon with a resolution of 128×128 and save it as a 128.png file in the same folder. We will take the icon of our website.

The add-on is ready, but its performance needs to be tested.

Step #2: Checking it works in the browser

Google Chrome has a “For Developers” mode, with which you can install any add-ons, not just those officially published in the store. It is he who will be useful to us now.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Open page “Extensions” in the browser by clicking on the marked items one by one.
2. Activate slider “For developers” in the upper right corner.
3. Click on the button “Load unpacked extension” on the panel that appears.
4. Open your add-on directory and click “Select Folder” in Windows Explorer.
5. Now open a new tab in Chrome browser and paste this link into the address field:
   chrome://apps
6. Press Enter to go to page “Services” .

This is where the icon of the created extension will be. After clicking on it, the Sergoot.ru website should open.

Step #3: Uploading to the Google Store

It is possible to distribute extensions without the Chrome Store, but then installing them will be somewhat more complicated for the user. But publishing requires a Google developer account. Read more about this procedure here.

Completion

We didn’t make instructions on how to write a plugin for Chrome because the topic is too complex. In any case, a person who decides to do such an activity needs to know the basics of programming (JavaScript is enough) and carefully study the documentation provided by Google for developers. In addition, most of the information in it is in English.

If you are interested in this topic, then read this material on the Google site. There are all relevant links and a more detailed guide.

visualstudio-docs.ru-ru/walkthrough-publishing-a-visual-studio-extension.

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This walkthrough shows you how to publish a Visual Studio extension to the Visual Studio Marketplace. When adding an extension to the Visual Studio Marketplace, developers can use extensions and updates to view new and updated extensions.

Prerequisites

This walkthrough requires the Visual Studio SDK to be installed. For more information, see Install the Visual Studio SDK.

Creating a

Visual Studio extension

This article uses the default VSPackage extension, but these steps are valid for each type of extension.

• Create a VSPackage in C# named TestPublish that contains a menu command. For more information, see Create your first extension: Hello World.

Extension pack

1. Update extension . vsixmanifest with correct product name, author, and version information.

2. Create an extension in release mode. The extension is now packaged as VSIX in the \bin\Release folder.

3. You can double-click the VSIX to verify the installation.

Expansion test

Before redistributing an extension, build and test it to make sure it installs correctly in an experimental instance of Visual Studio.

1. In Visual Studio, start debugging to open an experimental instance of Visual Studio.

2. In the experimental instance, go to menu Service and select extensions and updates. The TestPublish extension must be displayed in the central area and must be enabled.

3. On menu Service make sure you see the test command.

Publishing an extension to the Visual Studio Marketplace

1. Make sure you’ve created the final version of the extension and that it’s up to date.

2. In a web browser, navigate to the Visual Studio Marketplace.

3. In the upper right corner, click Sign in .

4. Sign in with your Microsoft account. If you don’t have a Microsoft account, you can create one at this point.

5. Click publish extensions . This option allows you to navigate to the Manage page for all extensions. If you don’t have a publisher account, you’ll be prompted to create one.

6. Select the publisher you want to use to submit the extension. To change publishers, click the publisher names listed on the left. Click create extension and select Visual Studio .

7. in a file with extension 1: Upload you can upload the .vsix file directly to the Visual Studio Marketplace or just add a link to your own site. This example loads extension testpublish. VSIX . Drag extension or use the link to select file . Find your extension in the project’s \bin\Release folder. Press button Continue .

8. In 2. provide information about the extension . Some fields are automatically populated from the source file. extension. vsixmanifest from extension. For more information see here:

   • The internal name is used in the URL of the extension details page. For example, publishing an extension with the name “myname” and specifying the internal name “my extension” results in the URL “Marketplace.VisualStudio.com/Items?ItemName=myname.extension” for the extension details page.

   • The display name of the extension. This name is automatically populated from the source file. extension. vsixmanifest .

   • Number version of the downloadable extension. This version is automatically populated from the source file. extension. vsixmanifest .

   • VSIX ID is a unique ID that Visual Studio uses for your extension. This ID is required if you want the extension to be included in automatic updates. This identifier is filled in automatically from file source. extension. vsixmanifest .

   • The emblem used for your extension. This logo is automatically populated from the source file. extension. vsixmanifest if present.

   • Brief description of what the extension does. This description is automatically populated from the source file. extension. vsixmanifest .

   • An overview of is a good place to include screenshots and details about what the extension does.

   • Supported versions of Visual Studio allows you to select the versions of Visual Studio on which the extension will run. The extension is installed only for these versions.

   • Supported Visual Studio editions allow you to select which editions of Visual Studio the extension will run on. The extension is installed only for these releases.

   • Type . The most common extension type are means .

   • Categories . Choose up to three that best suit your extension.

   • Tags are keywords that help users find your extension. Tags allow you to increase the relevancy of your search for extensions in the Visual Studio Marketplace.

   • Price category is the cost of your expansion.

   • Source Code Repository allows you to share a link to the source code with the community.

   • Allow Q&A for your extension allows users to post questions on the extension entry page.

9. Press button save & upload . Selecting this option takes you to the publisher management page. The extension has not been published yet.

10. To publish an extension, right-click the extension and select make public . To see what your extension will look like in the Visual Studio Marketplace, select view extension . For purchase numbers, click reports . To make changes to the extension, click the “ edit ” button.

11. Click Make Public and your extension is now public. search the Visual Studio Marketplace for your extension.

Update of a published extension in the Visual Studio Marketplace

Before you begin, make sure you have created a new release version of the extension and that it is up to date.

1. In a web browser, navigate to the Visual Studio Marketplace.

2. In the upper right corner, click Sign in , and then sign in with your Microsoft account.

   :::image type=”content” source=”media/marketplace-upload-extension.png” alt-text=”Screenshot showing uploaded extension file selection in explorer.”:::

3. Click Publish Extensions , and then select the publisher you want to use to submit the updated extension.

   :::image type=”content” source=”media/marketplace-select-extension-version.png” alt-text=”Visual Studio Marketplace screenshot with ‘publish extensions’ link highlighted.”:::

4. Next to the extension you want to update, hover over the three horizontal dots, and then select change .

   :::image type=”content” source=”media/marketplace-select-extension. png” alt-text=”Screenshot showing how to select an extension to edit.”:::

5. in file 1: Upload extension after the VSIX name, click the pencil icon to edit the published extension.

   :::image type=”content” source=”media/marketplace-edit-extension-details.png” alt-text=”Screenshot showing how to click the pencil icon to change the extension.”:::

6. Navigate to the updated extension .vsix file. Select the file and click the Open button.

   Updated extension transfers.

   :::image type=”content” source=”media/marketplace-upload-extension-notification.png” alt-text=”Screenshot of file upload notification after uploading modified extension.”:::

7. To 2. Provide extension information , some information is read-only to update the extension or is automatically filled from file source. extension. vsixmanifest from extension. Below is more information about the extension.

   • Internal name * is used in the URL of the extension details page. For example, publishing an extension as “myname” and specifying the internal name as “my extension” results in the URL “marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=myname.myextension” for the extension details page.

   • Display name * extensions. This name is automatically populated from the source file. extension. vsixmanifest .

   • Version * number of the module you are shipping. This version is automatically populated from the source file. extension. vsixmanifest .

   • VSIX ID * A unique ID that Visual Studio uses for your extension. This ID is required if you want the extension to be included in automatic updates. This identifier is filled in automatically from file source. extension. vsixmanifest .

   • Logo * used for your extension. This logo is automatically populated from the source file. extension. vsixmanifest if present.

   • Brief description * of what the extension does. This description is automatically populated from the source file. extension. vsixmanifest .

   • An overview of is a good place to include screenshots and details about what the extension does.

   • Supported versions of Visual Studio * allows you to select the versions of Visual Studio on which the extension will run. The extension is installed only for these versions.

   • Supported Visual Studio editions let you * select the editions of Visual Studio on which the extension will run. The extension is installed only in these releases.

   • Type . The most common extension type are means .

   • Categories . Choose up to three that best suit your extension.

   • Tags are keywords that help users find your extension. Tags allow you to increase the relevancy of your search for extensions in the Visual Studio Marketplace.

   • Price category is the cost of your expansion.

   • Source Code Repository allows you to share a link to the source code with the community.

   • Allow Q&A for your extension allows users to post questions on the extension entry page.

     * This information cannot be changed to update the extension.

8. Press button save & upload . Selecting this option takes you to the publisher management page. The extension has not been published yet.

9. To publish an extension, right-click the extension and select Make Public . To see what your extension will look like in the Visual Studio Marketplace, select view extension . For purchase numbers, click reports . To make changes to the extension, click the change button.

Adding additional users to manage a publisher account

The Visual Studio Marketplace supports granting additional permissions to users to access and manage a publisher account.

1. Navigate to the publisher account to which you want to add additional users.

2. Select items and click Add .

3. You can then specify the email address of the user you want to add and grant the correct access level in section Role selection . You can select one of the following options.

   • Creator : The user can publish extensions, but cannot view or manage extensions published by other users.

   • Reader : User can view extensions but cannot publish or manage extensions.

   • Member : User can publish and manage extensions, but cannot change publisher settings or control access.

   • Owner : The user can publish extensions, change publisher settings, and manage access.

Troubleshooting when adding a user to a publisher account

When adding a user to a publisher profile using an email address, error TF14045: The identity could not be found may appear.

To avoid this error, use a user ID instead of an email address to add the user to a publisher account. To find the user ID, in the Visual Studio Marketplace, hover over the user name at the top of the pane. Click the copy icon to copy the user ID.

You can then add a new user using the user ID.

Installing an extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace

After publishing the extension, install and test it in Visual Studio.

1. While in Visual Studio, on the Tools menu, click Extensions and Updates .

2. Click on the network and search for testpublish .

3. Click the button Download . The extension will then be scheduled for installation.

4. Close all instances of Visual Studio to complete installation.

Remove extension

You can uninstall the extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace and from your computer.

Removing an extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace

1. Go to the Visual Studio Marketplace.

2. In the upper right corner, click publish extensions. Select the publisher that was used to publish testpublish . A list appears for testpublish .

3. Right-click the extension entry and select Delete . You will be asked to confirm the removal of the extension. Press button OK .

Removing an extension from a computer

1. While in Visual Studio, menu Service click Extensions and updates .

2. Select testpublish and click the Delete button. The extension is then scheduled to be removed.

3. Close all instances of Visual Studio to complete the uninstall.

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    • Gestures on iPhone with Face ID

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      • Adding data manually

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      • Headphone Level Check

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      • Quick turn on and off focus “Sleep”

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    • Accessory setup

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    • Change settings

    • Detect people nearby

  • • • Adding and removing email accounts

      • Setting up a custom email domain

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    • Using the News Widget

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    • Listen to Apple News Today

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      • Download Apple News+ episodes

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    • Change settings

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    • Create photo albums

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    • Filtering and sorting photos in an album

    • Search in the Photos app

    • Sending photos and videos

    • View photos and videos sent to you

    • Photo interaction with Text Scanner and What’s in the picture?

    • Viewing memories

    • Personalization of memories

    • Find people in the Photos app

    • Reduce the frequency of showing a person or place

    • Viewing photos by location

    • Using iCloud Photos

    • How to Share Photos with Shared Albums in iCloud

    • Import photos and videos

    • Printing photos

  • • Search for podcasts

    • Listening to podcasts

    • Subscribe to your favorite podcasts

    • Organize your podcast library

    • Download, save and share podcasts

    • Subscription to podcasts

    • Changing download settings

  • • Adding Reminders

    • List ordering

    • Using tags and smart lists

    • Setting up accounts

    • Sharing reminders and assigning reminders

    • Print reminders

  • • Web browsing

    • Customizing Safari Options

    • Change in appearance

    • Website search

    • Using tabs in Safari

    • Bookmarking web pages

    • Saving pages to a reading list

    • View links sent to you

    • Autocomplete Forms

    • Get extensions

    • How to hide ads and unnecessary elements

    • Web browsing with private access

    • Clearing the cache

    • Using the Hide Email Feature

  • Quick Commands

  • Stock

  • Tips

  • • Translation of text, speech and conversations

    • Translation of text in applications and use of the camera

  • • Linking Applications and Adding a TV Provider

    • Subscribe to Apple TV+ and Apple TV channels

    • Download TV shows, movies and more

    • Watching sports

    • Playback control

    • Shared viewing via SharePlay

    • Library management

    • Change settings

  • • Sound recording

    • Playback

    • Editing or deleting an entry

    • Synchronization of voice recordings

    • Grouping records

    • Find or rename an entry

    • Sending an entry

    • Duplicate entry

  • • Storing cards in Wallet

    • Set up Apple Pay

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    • Using Apple Pay in Apps, App Flash, and Safari

    • Using Apple Cash

    • Using an Apple Card

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    • Fare payment

    • Using Digital Keys

    • Use of student cards

    • Use of driver’s license or ID card

    • Adding and using maps

    • Card Management

    • Use of COVID‑19 vaccination cards

  • • Weather forecast

    • Overview of weather icons

• • Ask Siri

  • Learn what Siri can do

  • Entering user information in the Siri app

  • Set Siri to announce calls and notifications

  • Adding Siri Shortcuts

  • About Siri Suggestions

  • Using Siri in the car

  • Change Siri settings

• • Setting up Family Sharing

  • Add or remove family group members

  • Sharing Subscriptions

  • Downloading family members’ purchases

  • Closing access to purchases

  • Share your location with family members and find lost devices

  • Set up an Apple Cash Family account and Apple Card for a family

  • Setting up parental controls

• • Viewing a Screen Time report

  • How to set up Screen Time for yourself

  • How to set up Screen Time for a family member

  • Viewing a device usage report

• • Charging cable

  • Power adapters

  • MagSafe chargers and batteries

  • MagSafe Cases and Envelopes

  • Qi wireless chargers

  • • Using AirPods

    • Using EarPods

  • Apple Watch

  • • Wirelessly stream photos and videos to your Apple TV or smart TV

    • Connecting to a display with a cable

  • HomePod and AirPlay 2 speakers

  • • Pairing with the Magic Keyboard

    • Entering characters with diacritics

    • Switching between keyboards

    • Dictation

    • Using shortcuts

    • Choosing an alternate keyboard layout

    • Changing text input assistance options

  • External storage devices

  • Bluetooth accessories

  • Printers

• • Internet distribution

  • Calls on iPad, iPod touch, or Mac

  • Switching between devices while working

  • Wirelessly stream video, photo, and audio on Mac

  • Transfer copied, cut and pasted content between iPhone and other devices

  • Connecting iPhone to a Computer Using a Cable

  • Sync iPhone with Computer

  • Transfer files between iPhone and computer

• • General information about CarPlay

  • Connecting to CarPlay

  • Use Siri

  • Using the vehicle’s built-in controls

  • View step by step instructions

  • Traffic alert

  • Changing the map mode

  • Phone calls

  • Music playback

  • Viewing the calendar

  • Sending and receiving text messages

  • Announcement of incoming text messages

  • Podcast playback

  • Playing audiobooks

  • Listening to articles

  • Manage accessories in the home

  • Using other apps via CarPlay

  • Changing the order of icons on the CarPlay home screen

  • Changing CarPlay settings

• • Getting started with accessibility features

  • • • Turn on and practice VoiceOver

      • Change VoiceOver settings

      • Learning VoiceOver gestures

      • Using iPhone with VoiceOver gestures

      • Controlling VoiceOver with the Rotor

      • Using the on-screen keyboard

      • Write with your fingers

      • Using VoiceOver with an external Apple keyboard

      • Using a braille display

      • Braille on screen

      • Customize gestures and keyboard shortcuts

      • Using VoiceOver with an assistive pointing device

      • Using VoiceOver with pictures and videos

      • Using VoiceOver in apps

    • Increase

    • Display and text size

    • Traffic

    • oral content

    • Audio description

  • • AssistiveTouch

    • Touch adaptation

    • Back panel touch

    • Convenient access

    • Sound source

    • Vibration

    • Face ID and attention

    • • Switch Control Setting

      • Using Switch Control

    • Voice control

    • Side button or home button

    • Apple TV Remote

    • Pointer control

    • Keyboards

    • AirPods

  • • Hearing devices

    • Live listening

    • Sound recognition

    • Teletype and text broadcast

    • Mono audio, balance, phone noise reduction

    • LED flash for warnings

    • Headphone audio

    • Background sounds

    • Subtitles and closed captioning

    • Intercom message decryption

  • • Guided Access

    • Siri

    • Commands for Accessibility

    • Application Settings

• • Using built-in security and privacy protections

  • • Setting a passcode

    • Set up Face ID

    • Setting up Touch ID

    • Control access to information on the lock screen

  • • Keeping your Apple ID safe

    • Sign in with Apple

    • Automatic entry of a strong password

    • Change weak or stolen passwords

    • View passwords and related information

    • Send passwords securely via AirDrop

    • Access to passwords on all your devices

    • Automatic entry of verification codes

    • Autofill password codes from SMS messages

    • Manage Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID

  • • Controlling access to information in applications

    • Control access to hardware features

    • Managing Tracking in Apps on iPhone

    • Location information management

    • Turn on iCloud Private Host

    • Creating and Managing Hide Email Addresses

    • Using a private network address

    • Apple Ads Management

• • Turn iPhone on or off

  • Force restart iPhone

  • iOS update

  • iPhone backup

  • Return to default settings on iPhone

  • Restoring all content from a backup

  • Restoring purchased and deleted items

  • Selling or giving iPhone to another user

  • Erase iPhone

  • Installing and removing configuration profiles

• • Important Safety Information

  • Important operating information

  • Additional Software and Service Information

  • Federal Communications Agency (FCC) Compliance Statement

  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Compliance Statement

  • Information about ultra-wideband

  • Class 1 Laser Information

  • Apple and the Environment

  • Disposal and recycling

• Copyright

You can install extensions in the Safari application to customize how the browser works. For example, extensions can help you find coupons when shopping, block content on websites, access features from other apps, and more.

View and add extensions to Safari

1. Go to Settings > Safari, then tap Extensions.

2. Tap More Extensions to view extensions from the App Store.

3. Once you’ve found the extension you want, tap the price, or if the app is available as a free download, tap Download, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Any extensions installed for Safari on iPhone only show up on that device. To add extensions to your Mac, see Install extensions to customize Safari in the macOS User Guide.

Manage Extensions

Tap the button to the left of the search field, then tap Manage Extensions. Select or deselect each extension to enable or disable that extension.

Using extensions

Extensions access the content of websites you visit. You can change the scope of access for each extension.

1. Tap the button to the left of the search box, then tap the extension you want to share.

2. Select the amount of access for each extension.

   Important! Check which extensions you have installed and make sure you understand what they do.

Remove an extension

1. Swipe down on the Home screen, then find the extension you want to remove.

2. Tap and hold the extension icon, tap Uninstall App, then follow the on-screen instructions.

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How to write a basic extension and create an extension in Chrome

Chrome is the most popular web browser on the planet. According to statuscenter’s browser market share statistics, Chrome browser holds a whopping 65% of the desktop browser market as of the end of 2017.

With this market-defining power, it has become Chrome Development and Build Extension in Chrome Browser takes precedence. It’s the same with extensions: Chrome offers users the largest extension base to date, with tens of thousands of extensions, themes, and apps in the Chrome Web Store.

If you want support in this area, you can create your own Chrome extension. You just need some basic web development skills (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) and a teaspoon of JSON to tie it all together.

In this post, we’ll look at the infrastructure required to build a basic Chrome extension. See the Chrome Extension Developer Guide for more details on features.

Writing a basic Chrome extension

In this tutorial, we’ll create a basic Chrome extension that displays a simple pop-up window when clicked. We need two important files: an icon (“icon. png”), an HTML file (“popup.html”) and an important manifest (“manifest.json”). All of these files will be available inside a directory named after your extension. In this case, it’s called “Hello world”.

A Chrome extension is defined by its application. This snippet from json chrome shows how to interpret the extension, what files to load and how to interact with the user.

The manifest file for our base extension looks like this:

 {
"manifest_version": 2,
"name": "Hello World!",
"description": "My first Chrome extension.",
"browser_action": {
"default_icon": "icon.png",
"default_popup": "popup.html"
},
permissions: [
"active Tab"
]
} 

This manifest will place an icon on the user’s toolbar which, when loaded, will load the contents of a file named “. popup.html . Here’s the rare content of the rest of the content:

manifest_version Chrome reports the encoding version of the manifest you’re working with. For recent extensions, you need to set this option to 2.

name Shows the name that the extension will show up in the Chrome Store and “chrome://extensions”.

description Displays descriptive text displayed on “chrome://extensions”.

browser action Loads an icon on the toolbar. It also allows the guide to respond to user input by displaying a tooltip, popup, or icon. Check Full list of all “Browser_action” that can be performed.

default_icon Displays the path to the icon from the extension directory.

default_popup Displays the path to the file that will be loaded when the extension icon is clicked.

Approvals Define the functional area of ​​the extension. activeTab is the most common, allowing you to add access to a tab at the very beginning. Google provides a list With all the permissions you may have requested One of the add-ons.

If you want to take a deep dive into all they can proclaim Chrome Addition Statement, see Google docs in extension data.

Writing a basic Chrome extension: pop-ups

Now that we’ve written our assertion, we can see what the add-on will show us. This is related to the popup.html file that will be displayed when the extension is loaded. Here is what we will be using in this project:

 






Hello World!

 

As you can see, this will generate CSS styled text. If you want to add external JavaScript or CSS to your extension, you will need to write scripts in the manifest under the content_scripts key. Once you specify this option in your manifest, you will be able to load these scripts as usual.

Writing the base Chrome extension: uploading to Chrome

After we write the base code for our extension and find the appropriate code, we can upload it to Chrome.

1. Go to “chrome://extensions” and enable “Developer Mode” by checking the box in the top right corner.

2. Click the “Load unpacked extension…” button and select the extension destination.

3. Once the extension is loaded, you will see its icon in the menu bar.

4. Click the extension to see its effect (very easy).

Conclusion: Extend Chrome Extension

Once your extension is complete and ready to publish, you will need to create a Chrome extension developer account. It’s not exactly an easy process, but Google provides full instructions. To publish a Chrome extension here.

Obviously, there’s a lot you can do with a Chrome extension, but that’s out of the scope of this article. If you want to learn more about all the features of Chrome extensions, check out our guide. Google Chrome Developer Extensions.

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statistics, gamification, content creation and much more

The catalog of Moodle plugins on the platform’s official website contains more than 1600 different extensions and modules, and the list is updated every day. With such an abundance, how do you know which plugins are really useful in your work?

In this article, we have compiled for you the top 20 Moodle plugins that cover a wide range of aspects of e-learning. Read and bookmark for the future.

Moodle plugins for creating courses

Below we have collected Moodle modules that will help you create eLearning courses. We have specially collected extensions for different content formats: interactive courses, micromodules, social media post timeline, etc. What suits you depends on your tasks.

1. iSpring Suite – course builder

iSpring Suite is not just a plug-in, but a multifunctional online course builder in which you can create video lectures, tests, interactive tasks, screencasts and simulators. With iSpring, you can convert existing documents and presentations (Word, PDF, PowerPoint) to the eLearning format – SCORM, or you can create training courses from scratch and publish them for Moodle.

2.

iSpring Page is a cloud-based micro-learning course builder

iSpring Page is a cloud-based micro-learning course builder. With it, right in the browser, you can create a micro-course, a step-by-step guide or a small instruction. Text blocks can be diluted with pictures, embeds and small self-tests. The finished course can be exported from the browser to the SCORM format and uploaded to Moodle.

3. Content Pages – a module for creating content in Moodle

The Content Pages extension allows you to assemble courses from texts, pictures and multimedia. Content is displayed in pages, so it is convenient to study it. The plugin allows you to add small tests to test knowledge. Three question types are available: True/False, Multiple Choice, and Matching. Students can leave feedback on the studied materials and respond to comments from fellow students.

4. Socialwall – Social Learning Extension

The Socialwall plugin turns Moodle into a social learning platform. The simple and intuitive interface of the extension resembles Facebook: posts are displayed in the form of a feed, you can post articles, add pictures and videos from YouTube. You can set up filters to display the content you want. The plugin is integrated with activities (activities) and resources (resources), so that tasks for students can be added directly to the feed.

5. Edwiser Course Formats Layout Plugin

The Edwiser Course Formats Moodle Plugin enhances the look and feel of the course, regardless of the Moodle theme you are using. Available for intuitive layouts: course items can be presented as a collapsible list or as neat cards.

Moodle plugins for tests and exercises

Modules for knowledge testing are useful to monitor the progress of students. It contains extensions for creating and conducting tests, as well as several plug-ins for games and exercises.

6. JazzQuiz — plug-in for creating “live” tests

The JazzQuiz plug-in was created specifically for testing knowledge during live classes. The student takes the test, and you can immediately go to the results and see what he answered for each question.

7. QUESTOURnament – a module for creating a quiz

The QUESTOURnament plugin helps to involve students in an intellectual quiz, where you need to answer as many questions as possible in a certain time. According to the results of the game, the rating of participants is formed. Not only coaches can ask questions, but also students themselves – their fellow students.

8. Game Activity Module – extension with simple games

Using the Game Activity Module, you can create simple game exercises such as Hangman, Crossword, Cryptex, Sudoku, and Snake Ladders.

9. Exabis Games Gamification plugin

Exabis Games is another Moodle gamification plugin. There are two games at your disposal: Braingame and Exaclick. The essence of Braingame is to launch a scientist into space, and in Exaclick you need to open windows to see the whole picture.

Moodle plugins to increase motivation in learning

There are at least two effective ways to increase students’ motivation: engage them in a competition or recognize their achievements. Here are a couple of plugins to help inspire students to new heights:

10. Level up! — module for generating ratings

The Level up plugin helps to visualize the achievements of students in the learning process. Students earn points by completing tasks and modules – and immediately see their place in the ranking. Healthy competition never hurts!

11. Custom Certificate – plugin for creating certificates

Another useful extension is Custom certificate. With it, you can create unique PDF certificates right in your browser. The extension assigns a unique code to each certificate, so they can be used quite seriously: for example, for official accreditation of employees.

Moodle analytics plugins

Monitoring student activity and progress is one of the most important aspects of learning. We have selected a couple of tools that will help automate the process of assessing knowledge and provide easy access to performance statistics.

12. LA Enriched Rubric

The Learning Analytics e-Rubric Moodle plugin is designed specifically for assessing academic performance. Evaluation is based on the concept of “rubrics”, which is often used in education. The plugin has “advanced” criteria and grade levels that evaluate the activity and progress of students in courses in Moodle.

13. Configurable Reports – module for generating reports

The Configurable Reports module makes it easy to evaluate student performance and helps you identify strong students and those who need to improve. You can generate different types of reports: by course, by category, historical reports and custom SQL reports. All these reports can also be generated for specific users. The plugin also makes it possible to export reports – for example, to send them to a manager or analyze them.

Moodle plugins for communication

When communication is thought through in e-learning, it can greatly improve student outcomes. There are special Moodle modules that help to establish contact between students and the instructor – as well as within the group.

14. Zoom Meeting Plug-in for Zoom Integration

Zoom is a popular video conferencing platform that allows you to easily hold online meetings for up to 50 people. There is a special Moodle plugin that facilitates the integration of Zoom with the platform: creating calls and meetings, synchronizing, evaluating and backing up meetings. With it, you can conduct online training via video.

15. Global Chat – extension for “live” communication

Using the Global chat plugin, students and trainers can communicate through Moodle in real time. It works much like chat on Google or Facebook. The user selects a person subscribed to a certain course from the list and starts a dialogue.

16.

Edwiser Forms – Module for creating forms

In the Edwiser Forms plugin you will find a set of ready-made form templates for interaction between students and trainers. The form builder works on the principle of drag-and-drop — that is, you can create any form (registration for a course, sign up for a webinar, collect feedback) by simply dragging and dropping the necessary blocks. The completed form can be quickly added to your page in Moodle.

Moodle plugins to improve user experience

The learning platform experience is important for both trainers and learners. In order not to force users to spend hours poking around in the functions of the platform, you can use intuitive design themes. Here are the plugins for this we found:

17. Adaptable – plugin for customizing the theme

Moodle users downloaded the Adaptable plugin 17,000 times – and this is a record figure in the theme category. This plugin is responsive and highly customizable, which is why both companies and educational institutions use it. Adaptable has many advanced settings and options for advanced layout customization.

18. Moove – plugin theme with course cover and dashboard

Moove is another popular theme plugin. After installing the plugin, you will have a convenient course control panel and a clean homepage interface, which is very important for improving the user experience.

Moodle time management plugins

For learning to be effective, students need to be put into rhythm. Moodle time management plugins can help with this.

19. Checklist — module for creating checklists

With the Checklist plugin, trainers can create checklists and to-do lists and track student progress as they check off completed items. Tasks can be marked as required or optional. Students can add their own tasks to the checklist.

20. Facetoface – Event Management Plugin

The Facetoface plugin will be of interest to blended learning proponents who often host online meetings and events.