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Tampermonkey

create scripts for google chrome browser

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  • Publishers:
    Jan Biniok
  • License: Free
  • Capacity: 838 KB
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  • System: Windows XP/Vista/7/8

Tampermonkey 4.8 is a simple extension on Google Chrome browser, providing a comprehensive environment for creating and installing user scripts for Chrome.

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List of scripts installed for the browser using Tampermonkey

Users with more or less knowledge of programming must always want to make edits on the software, applications, or browsers they use. Tampermonkey is a Chrome browser extension that allows you to write and install user scripts, thereby improving the functionality of the browser or the websites you frequently visit.

Introducing the Google Chrome Tampermonkey customization application

Although the browser also has support for allowing user scripts, Tampermonkey will provide interoperability with the browser in a very different way. With Tampermonkey, you can easily install, customize and manage your scripts in a built-in script editor.

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Take a quick look at the script content in the control panel

Right in the address bar, users can know the number of running scripts. Clicking on each script will tell you which one is actually running and which one can run on the page. From the highly intuitive control panel of the utility, you can add new scripts, organize, edit settings, and export files to save on your computer. The installed scripts will display general information when you mouse over them very useful. The built-in editor will allow basic functions like Search, Replace, Jump to Line, Auto Indent All or Insert Constructor .

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The script editor right in the utility offers some basic functions

Another useful feature that Tampermonkey brings is Automatic Script Update which helps automatically update scripts. This feature allows users to set up the utility to automatically check periodically when the website has new script versions. By using this feature, you will not have to worry about bugs when using the old script anymore. Besides, users can also blacklist websites that these scripts do not apply in the Security settings . Depending on user experience, Tampermonkey allows to switch between 3 types of configurations including Novice, Beginner and Advanced. Each type will bring certain features . All of these options can be found in the Settings settings section of the utility.

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Extensions installation options for Tampermonkey browser

If you have a lot of experience and knowledge of scripting and want to personalize your Chrome browser, Tampermonkey would be a reasonable choice. With the 3 user levels that the utility offers, you can certainly change your browser more or less with this utility.

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