This may only be an issue on windows. I will try your method, but I think extensions installed this way are also automatically disabled on restart. I'm not ask

This may only be an issue on windows. I will try your method, but I think extensions installed this way are also automatically disabled on restart. I'm not asking you to publish it on the store just for me. I think the store is bullshit. They charge money from publishers, let in tons of malware, have automatic updates, and don't let people inspect the source.