I've seen this extension in the Chrome Web store, which shows the newest videos of a YouTube channel. I want to modify this extension in order to make it work with a different channel.
How can I get this done?
I've seen this extension in the Chrome Web store, which shows the newest videos of a YouTube channel. I want to modify this extension in order to make it work with a different channel.
How can I get this done?
You've got two options:
I'm going to explain how you can modify an extension, and install it, in easy terms.
config.js
and change the "channel"
property). Save the changes.chrome://extensions/
).manifest.json
).Unless you've made a mistake in either of these steps (including the modification of the source code), the modified extension should work as intended.
Modifying someone else's extension for personal use is not a big deal. However, do not distribute this extension without the original developer's consent. The original author has put lots of efforts in creating the extension, and might even have his/her contact details on it. If you distribute a (modified) copy of the extension, the original author cannot update the extension any more, so s/he cannot resolve bugs.
Even worse, if you turn the extension in a bad shape, users will complain to the original author, because their contact details are on it.