menwitz/extension

Browser Automator Chrome Extension

Introduction

This is a simple Google Chrome extension designed to automate tasks within the browser. This is the initial version and serves as a starting point for more complex automations.

Features

• Simple popup UI with a "Start Task" button.
• Background script ready for implementing automation tasks.

Installation

1. Download the zipped project and unzip it.
2. Open Google Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
3. Turn on "Developer mode" at the top right corner.
4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the unzipped folder.

Usage

Click on the extension icon in the Chrome toolbar to open the popup. Click the "Start Task" button to initiate the automation task (to be implemented).

Files

• manifest.json: Metadata and configuration file for the extension.
• popup.html: Popup UI HTML file.
• background.js: JavaScript file for handling background tasks.

Permissions

• Tabs: To interact with browser tabs.
• HTTP/HTTPS: To interact with web pages.

Future Work

• Implement specific automation tasks.
• Enhance the popup UI.
• Add options page for customization.

Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests.

License

MIT License