Why is the extension not on the Chrome Web Store to download?
Publishing to webstore requires a $5 registration fee.
As I'm not sure yet how often updates will be released and how much this extension will be used, I'm not registering.
Downside of this approach: no automatic updates.
current alternative:
You'll have to update the new extension yourself by just following the installation instructions again for the new release.
This will overwrite the previous version. (a "key" key in the manifest.json ensures the same extension ID will be used)
If the Extension ever were to be published, here are the relevant docs.
Why is the extension not on the Chrome Web Store to download?
Publishing to webstore requires a $5 registration fee.
As I'm not sure yet how often updates will be released and how much this extension will be used, I'm not registering.
Downside of this approach: no automatic updates.
current alternative:
You'll have to update the new extension yourself by just following the installation instructions again for the new release.
This will overwrite the previous version. (a "key" key in the
manifest.jsonensures the same extension ID will be used)If the Extension ever were to be published, here are the relevant docs.