intergrations/extension_chrome/README.md

Chrome Extension

chrome-extension/
│
├── manifest.json         # Main configuration file for the extension
├── popup.html          # Main user interface of the extension
├── popup.js            # Script for the main interface
├── background.js       # Background script for the extension
├── content.js          # Script to interact with web pages
├── styles/
│   └── popup.css       # CSS file for the popup
├── icons/
│   ├── icon16.png      # 16x16 pixel icon
│   ├── icon48.png      # 48x48 pixel icon
│   └── icon128.png     # 128x128 pixel icon
├── assets/
│   └── ...             # Directory for other assets (images, fonts, etc.)
├── scripts/
│   ├── utils.js        # File containing utility functions
│   └── api.js          # File containing API call logic
└── README.md           # Instructions for using and installing the extension

Installation

1. Open chrome://extensions/.
2. Enable Developer mode.
3. Click Load unpacked and select the project directory.

Features

1. Interact with web pages.
2. Run in the background to handle logic.

Usage

• Click the extension icon in the toolbar.
• Follow the instructions in the interface.

Additional Notes

• manifest.json: This file is crucial as it defines the extension's metadata, permissions, and entry points.
• background.js: This script runs independently of any web page and can perform tasks such as listening for browser events, making network requests, and storing data.
• content.js: This script injects code into web pages to manipulate the DOM, modify styles, or communicate with the background script.
• popup.html/popup.js: These files create the popup that appears when the user clicks the extension icon. icons: These icons are used to represent the extension in the browser's UI. More Detailed Explanation
• manifest.json: Specifies the extension's name, version, permissions, and other details. It also defines the entry points for the background script, content scripts, and the popup.
• background.js: Handles tasks that need to run continuously, such as syncing data, listening for browser events, or controlling the extension's behavior.
• content.js: Interacts directly with the web page's DOM, allowing you to modify the content, style, or behavior of the page.
• popup.html/popup.js: Creates a user interface that allows users to interact with the extension. Other files: These files can contain additional scripts, styles, or assets that are used by the extension.