htr3n/chrome-ext-template

A simple quick-start template for Chrome extension development

This is a simple quick-start template for Chrome extension development.

Quick Start

1. Clone the template

git clone git@github.com:htr3n/chrome-ext-template.git your-extension-project

2. Configure/customise your extension development project

3. Install and test the extension locally

Visit chrome://extensions and expand "Development mode", then choose "Load unpacked" and point to your new project directory.

4. Build/pack and publish

sh build.sh

Upon successful building, there is a file your-extension.crx in the same folder that can be installed as "Pack extension" in Chrome or publish to Chrome Web Store.

Customisation Points

manifest.json

• The example manifest.json contains some illustrative elements, adjust them to your needs. Further information on manifest.json can be found at https://developer.chrome.com/extensions/manifest.

build.sh

• This is a simple build script to package the current folder (i.e. your extension) as Chrome .crx which is ready to be deployed/installed. Modify the extension file name w.r.t your project.

Reference

• https://code.google.com/chrome/extensions
• https://developer.chrome.com/extensions/devguide