The Best Way to make a chrome browser extension
Making a Chrome extension is actually pretty easy! Let's break it down into simple steps:
- First, create a new folder on your computer for your extension.
- Inside that folder, create a file called
manifest.json
. This is like your extension's ID card - it tells Chrome what your extension does. - Here's a basic manifest.json example:
{
"manifest_version": 3,
"name": "My First Extension",
"version": "1.0",
"description": "This is my awesome extension!"
} - Add your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files to the folder. These files will make your extension do cool stuff!
- Test it by going to Chrome, typing
chrome://extensions
in the address bar, turning on 'Developer mode' (top right), and clicking 'Load unpacked' to select your extension folder.
Helpful Resources:
Remember: Start small! Maybe make an extension that just changes the background color of websites or adds a fun button. You can always make it more complex later.