Extension Monitoring Chrome Extension

Overview

This Chrome extension monitors the status of specific extensions installed in the browser. It provides real-time notifications if any monitored extension is disabled. The extension also displays a status message indicating whether all monitored extensions are active or if any are disabled.

Installation Guide

1. Download the Source Code: Clone or download the extension source files to your local machine.
2. Open Chrome Extensions Page:
   • Open Google Chrome.
   • Type chrome://extensions/ in the address bar and press Enter.
3. Enable Developer Mode:
   • Toggle the switch in the top right corner to enable Developer Mode.
4. Load the Extension:
   • Click on "Load unpacked".
   • Select the folder where the extension files are located.
5. Extension is Ready:
   • The extension will now appear in the extensions list and be available for use.

Usage Guide

1. Open the Extension:
   • Click on the extension icon in the Chrome toolbar.
2. Adding Extensions to Monitor:
   • Click on the settings icon (⚙️) in the top right corner.
   • Enter the extension IDs of the extensions you want to monitor (one per line).
   • Click the "Save" button.
   • A success message will confirm that the settings are saved.
3. Viewing Status:
   • If there are no monitored extensions, a message will indicate that the list is empty.
   • If all monitored extensions are active, a green message will indicate this.
   • If any monitored extensions are disabled, a red message will display their names.
4. Modifying the List:
   • Open the settings screen.
   • Edit or remove extension IDs as needed.
   • Click "Save" to update the list.
5. Real-time Monitoring:
   • The extension continuously checks the status of the monitored extensions.
   • If an extension is disabled, a browser notification (if enabled) and a red badge on the extension icon will alert you.
   • If all monitored extensions are enabled, the red badge disappears.

The extension ensures you are always aware of the status of your critical browser extensions!

Troubleshooting & Possible Issues

1. System Notifications Are Not Displayed

If system notifications do not appear when an extension is disabled, ensure your operating system allows Chrome to display notifications.

macOS:

1. Open System Settings.
2. Go to Notifications & Focus.
3. Scroll down to find Google Chrome.
4. Ensure that Allow Notifications is enabled.

Windows:

1. Open Settings.
2. Navigate to System > Notifications & actions.
3. Find Google Chrome in the list.
4. Make sure notifications are turned on.

2. How to Find Extension IDs

To add an extension to the monitoring list, you need its unique ID:

1. Open chrome://extensions/.
2. Enable Developer Mode (top-right toggle).
3. Find the extension you want to monitor.
4. Copy the ID (a long alphanumeric string under the extension name).
5. Paste it into the monitoring list in the extension settings.

3. The Extension Badge Shows an Error Even When Everything Is Enabled

If the red error badge remains on the extension icon after enabling all monitored extensions:

• Try reopening the extension popup to refresh the status.
• Go to settings, verify the monitored extensions list, and re-save.
• Disable and re-enable the extension from chrome://extensions/.

4. Changes Do Not Reflect Immediately

If the popup does not update correctly after modifying settings:

• Close and reopen the popup.
• Ensure Chrome's storage is updating correctly by refreshing chrome://extensions/.