GNOME Shell integration

This extension provides integration with GNOME Shell and the corresponding extensions repository https://extensions.gnome.org
What is GNOME Shell integration?
"GNOME Shell integration" is a Chrome extension that facilitates integration with the GNOME Shell and the corresponding extensions repository https://extensions.gnome.org. Usage requires the installation of a native connector, with instructions for manual and package installation available.

Extension stats

Users: 600,000+
Rating: 3.79 (320)
Version: 12 (Last updated: 2024-06-12)
Creation date: 2018-03-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://extensions.gnome.org/
  • https://extensions-next.gnome.org/
Size: 146.43K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

GNOME Shell integration (v12)
4.30 (259) 153,424+
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Extension summary

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You MUST install native connector for this extension to work.

For Arch Linux, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo and Ubuntu you can install package named "chrome-gnome-shell".

You also can install connector manually. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/GnomeShellIntegrationForChrome/Installation for install instructions.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works well on Ubuntu 22.04
  • Provides excellent functionality for managing GNOME extensions
  • Users love GNOME/Linux
Cons
  • Frequently reported as broken or non-functional
  • Issues with native host connector not detected or not supported
  • Installation problems that prevent removal of the extension
Most mentioned
  • Native host connector issues
  • Extension no longer works after upgrades
  • Installation problems on various Linux distributions
Recent reviews
Broken.
by Andrew Rigg, 2024-10-15

Top 10. Funcionou bem no Ubuntu 22.04. Parabéns para o desenvolvedor!
by BetaLinux BetaLinux, 2024-10-04

Für Ubuntu 23.04 and newer: Terminal: $ sudo apt-get install gnome-browser-connector The warning / error message disappears and Gnome extensions could be managed from Chrome.
by Yeti Go, 2024-07-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GNOME Shell integration requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

GNOME Shell integration has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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