The Extension Scheduler is a Chrome & Edge browser extension that allows users to schedule the automatic enabling and disabling of selected extensions based on a specified time range and active days. With this extension, you can manage and control the behavior of various Chrome/Edge extensions without having to manually enable or disable them.
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Flexible Scheduling: Define your own start and end time for each day, and the extension will automatically enable or disable selected extensions within the specified time range.
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Active Days Selection: Choose specific days of the week when the scheduling should take effect. This allows you to customize the behavior of extensions on different days.
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Extension Toggle: The extension provides a convenient way to toggle the active state of selected extensions automatically based on the predefined schedule.
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Options Page: A user-friendly options page is provided where you can manage your extension settings, including the list of extensions you want to schedule, the active days, and the start and end times.
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Service Worker Integration: The extension works with a service worker to ensure that your extension's schedule is continuously monitored and applied, even when the browser is closed and reopened.
To get started using the Extension Scheduler, follow these simple steps:
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Installation: Download the extension from the Chrome/Edge Web Store* and add it to your Chrome/Edge browser.
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Options Configuration: Open the options page by right-clicking the extension icon and selecting "Options." Here, you can customize the scheduling settings, select extensions, and set the active days and time range.
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Extension Selection: On the options page, select the extensions you want to include in the schedule by checking the corresponding checkboxes.
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Schedule Customization: Choose the active days on which the scheduling should take effect. Set the start and end times for each day to automatically enable or disable the selected extensions during the specified time range.
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Save Options: Once you have configured the settings, click the "Save" button to save your preferences.
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Automatic Scheduling: The extension will now automatically enable or disable selected extensions based on the defined schedule and active days.
The Extension Scheduler uses a combination of the background script and service worker to handle the automatic enabling and disabling of extensions. The background script constantly monitors the current time and compares it to the defined schedule. When the current time matches the specified time range and active days, the background script enables the selected extensions. Otherwise, it disables them.
To ensure continuous monitoring, the extension utilizes a service worker. The service worker keeps track of the schedule and updates the extension state even when the browser is closed. When the browser is reopened, the service worker resumes its operation and follows the defined schedule.
We welcome contributions from the community to enhance and improve the Extension Scheduler. If you find a bug, have a suggestion, or want to add new features, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request on our GitHub repository.
The Extension Scheduler is open-source software licensed under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute this extension according to the terms of the license.
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If you encounter any issues or have questions regarding the Extension Scheduler, please don't hesitate to contact us through the support channels provided on the Chrome/Edge Web Store* or our GitHub repository.
We hope you find the Extension Scheduler helpful in managing your Chrome/Edge extensions effectively and optimizing your browsing experience!
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* - As of 7/25/2023, the Extension Scheduler is not yet available to download on the Chrome/Edge Web Store. To add the Extension Scheduler to your browser, download this code, then in your browser, navigate to the Extensions settings page, enable Developer mode, click on Load unpacked, then navigate to the folder you downloaded the code into and click Select Folder. The extension should load onto your browser.