extension

Introduction

What does the extension command do?

The extension command installs and configures browser extensions. It extends your lifespan by saving 10 seconds, unless you have OCD, in which case you lose 10 years.

Installation

How do I install this tool?

First off, you need Homebrew. If you don't have it already, you can find the instructions on the Homebrew website.

Once you've got Homebrew, just enter this command in your terminal:

brew install 8ta4/extension/extension

Usage

How do I use this extension command?

Well, let me give you an example. Say you want to install the Video Speed Controller extension on Chrome. You'd use this command:

extension install chrome nffaoalbilbmmfgbnbgppjihopabppdk

Here, install is the action you want to perform, chrome is the browser you want to manage extensions for, and nffaoalbilbmmfgbnbgppjihopabppdk is the ID of the Video Speed Controller extension.

How can I find the ID of an extension?

The ID of an extension can usually be found in the extension's URL on the Chrome Web Store. It's that long string of alphanumeric characters at the end of the URL.

How can I configure extension to modify settings of an extension?

You can do that by providing a path to a script that modifies the desired settings of the extension. For instance, if you wish to enable the Work on audio option in the Video Speed Controller extension, your command might look like this:

extension install chrome nffaoalbilbmmfgbnbgppjihopabppdk config.js

The config.js file should contain JavaScript code that sets the audioBoolean to true, which corresponds to the Work on audio feature.

The JavaScript code in config.js would look like this:

chrome.storage.sync.set({ audioBoolean: true });

These scripts are designed to be idempotent, meaning they can be run multiple times without causing any unintended changes to your system.

How can I figure out what JavaScript code to write for my config.js file?

You can use the listen mode of the extension command to generate JavaScript code based on changes it detects. For instance, if you want to see what changes the Work on audio setting makes to the Video Speed Controller extension, you would use this command:

extension listen chrome

In this command, listen is the action and chrome is the browser you're targeting.

When the extension command is in listen mode, it generates JavaScript code based on changes it detects. This code can be used directly or as a reference to modify your config.js file.

What happens if the extension is already installed?

If the extension is already installed, extension will just apply the configuration script.

How can I use the extension command with Edge?

For example, let's say you want to enjoy a dark mode on any website with the Dark Reader extension. To install it on Edge, your command would look like this:

extension install edge ifoakfbpdcdoeenechcleahebpibofpc

Here, ifoakfbpdcdoeenechcleahebpibofpc is the ID for the Dark Reader extension on the Microsoft Edge Add-ons website.

Can I use extension with browsers other than Chrome and Edge?

Unfortunately, at the moment, extension only supports Chrome and Edge. It doesn't support other Chromium-based browsers or non-Chromium browsers like Firefox or Safari.

Can I use extension on all operating systems?

Nope. Currently, extension only supports macOS.