Install Extensions

Extensions add capabilities to each profile. Install from Chrome Web Store, Microsoft Edge Add-ons, or upload .crx / .zip packages, then assign them to profiles.

Overview

• Chrome Web Store: Install into the extension library from a store URL
• Edge Add-ons: Install from Edge store URL
• Upload: .zip or .crx from disk
• Assign to profiles: After install, use Assign to profiles to enable on multiple environments
• Manage: View, update, uninstall; batch update for store extensions; global enable/disable toggle

Chrome Web Store

Install from URL

1. Open extension install UI
2. Choose Chrome Web Store
3. Paste the extension URL
4. Click Install
5. Wait for completion

URL formats:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/[name]/[id]
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/[id]

Copy the full URL from the store listing (must include extension ID).

Common extensions

Dev tools: Vue.js devtools, React Developer Tools, Redux DevTools

Productivity: Ad blockers, password managers, writing assistants

Testing: Selenium IDE, API interceptors, Web Developer toolbar

Microsoft Edge Add-ons

Install from URL

1. Choose Edge Add-ons
2. Paste the Edge store URL
3. Click Install

URL formats:

https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/[name]/[id]
https://edge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/[id]

Many Chrome extensions work on Edge; prefer Edge-native builds when available.

Manual upload

Formats

• CRX: Packaged Chrome extension
• ZIP: Unpacked source with manifest.json at root

Steps

CRX

1. Manual upload → CRX
2. Select file (≤50 MB, valid package)
3. Upload & install

ZIP

1. Choose ZIP
2. Upload archive with manifest.json (≤100 MB)
3. System unpacks and installs in developer mode

Management

• List installed extensions with version and source
• Enable / disable per extension or in bulk
• Uninstall or update when a new version exists
• Assign which profiles use an extension — Assign to profiles

Troubleshooting

Issue	Try
Store install fails	Network; valid URL; store reachable; browser version
Upload fails	Correct format; size limits; valid manifest.json
Won’t enable	Permissions; dependencies; security settings; reinstall

Best practices

1. Prefer official store listings and known publishers
2. Grant minimal permissions
3. Limit extension count for performance
4. Remove unused extensions and keep updates current

Support

• Install extension (help)
• GitHub Issues