Example: convert bookmarklet to chrome extension package

It is my first training for making chrome extension.

The example uses "jash" javascript shell bookmarklet.

http://billyreisinger.com/jash/

This technique could be applied for converting any bookmarklet to chrome "browserAction" button (right side of the url bar).

Artcitecture

Files:

/manifest.json : descrition for browserAction extension
/loader.html : generic background-page HTML
/bookmarklet.js : javascript code from bookmarklet code
/images/icon.png : required icon image
/images/gen.sh : generating icon with "convert" (ImageMagick) command

Steps:

modify manifest.json: "name" and "description" entry
modify icon.png (or modify label and color in gen.sh, then run it)
modify bookmarklet.js : convert bookmarklet js code into pure js code
build package crx and release it

build with crxmake

install crxmake:

gem install crxmake

build:

sh gencrx.sh --pack-extension=jash

build with chrome.exe (on Windows7/Vista with cygwin)

build:

export PATH=/cygdrive/c/Users/$USER/AppData/Local/Google/Chrome/Application/:"$PATH"
chrome.exe --pack-extension=jash

Resources

for packaging:

for extension specifications: