Chromi

Facilitate command-line and scripted access to chrome's extension API.

Chromi: Command-line Access to Chrome's Extension API

Chromi is a Chrome extension that enables command-line and scripted access to Chrome's extension API. It allows creation, reloading, focusing, and removing of tabs, as well as access to bookmarks from outside Chrome. Install Chromi and Chromix for enhanced functionality.

Extension stats

Users: 18,796+
Rating: 4.40
(5)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2012-11-22)
Creation date: 2012-11-22
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • bookmarks
  • <all_urls>
Size: 4.37K
Price: Free
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Chromi (together with its companion Chromix) facilitates command-line and scripted access to Chrome's extension API from outside of Chrome itself. For example, Chromi and Chromix allow creation, reloading, focusing and removing of tabs, as well as access to Chrome's bookmarks -- all from outside of Chrome itself. Such operations might, for example, be bound to window-manager or text-editor key strokes.

Chromi does very little on its own: You also need to install Chromix (https://github.com/smblott-github/chromix).

User reviews

Very useful for watching files and opening/reloading them in browser without opening multiple tabs for same file. Especially helpful with automated build system reporting.
by Harri Kovalainen, 2015-06-12

Awesome extension! Running this along with chromix-server has allowed me to have a near instant feedback loop in any framework. Thank you!
by Cody Reichert, 2014-11-07

Amazing! This fills a big role in my instant feedback development environment. Thank you!!
by Kalle Svartholm, 2014-09-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chromi requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Chromi may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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