Loading & packing - adam-lynch/purify GitHub Wiki

##Loading the packed extension:

1. Open Google Chrome's context menu, then go to Tools -> Extensions
2. Drag the chrome.crx file and drop it on that page
3. Click "Add" and you'll see the extension icon appear to the right of the omnibar.

##Loading the unpacked extension: This option is recommended during development. Keep in mind the extension or the chrome.crx file is not updated when the code has changed.

1. Open Google Chrome's context menu, then go to Tools -> Extensions
2. Click "Load unpacked extension..."
3. Select the source directory within the project. You should see the extension icon appear to the right of the omnibar.

##Packing the extension Make sure to pack the extension before committing any code;

1. Open Google Chrome's context menu, then go to Tools -> Extensions
2. Click "Pack extension..."
3. Select the source directory within the project as the "Extension root directory"
4. Click "Pack Extension". Simple as that