aliasvault/docs/browser-extensions/chrome/build-from-source.md

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Building Google Chrome Extension from Source

This guide explains how to build and install the AliasVault Google Chrome extension from source code.

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your computer
• Git to clone the repository (optional)

Building the Google Chrome Extension

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/lanedirt/AliasVault.git

2. Navigate to the Google Chrome extension directory:

cd AliasVault/browser-extensions/chrome

3. Install the required dependencies:

npm install

4. Build the extension:

npm run build

Installing in Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/
2. Enable "Developer mode" using the toggle in the top right corner
3. Click "Load unpacked"
4. Navigate to and select the dist folder inside browser-extensions/chrome
5. The AliasVault extension should now appear in your extensions list

Development Mode (Optional)

If you plan to modify the extension code, see the browser-extensions developer documentation for more information.