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G- (Chrome Extension removes Google+)

56 points by foysavas 15y ago

inportb 15y ago
That's actually a pretty good idea...
- swampthing 15y ago
  It definitely solves a problem - it'd be nice to see a version that simply toned down the notification a little though, so that it's less distracting. That way you can still use the integration when you want to.
- DanielRibeiro 15y ago
  It would be much nicer if google implemented it as an option, which should be the default.
  - foysavas 15y ago
    Would have saved me time!
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foysavas 15y ago
+1 it here if you find it useful: https://plus.google.com/105349419062025895238/posts/LwzR4aJVs3K?hl=en https://plus.google.com/105349419062025895238/posts/LwzR4aJV...
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- phillco 15y ago
  The irony.
gil 15y ago
This is the best extension name. Ever.
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nikcub 15y ago
exactly the same as my plugin from the other day: http://nikcub.appspot.com/blockplus-a-browser-extension-to-block-google-notifications http://nikcub.appspot.com/blockplus-a-browser-extension-to-b... except mine only attaches itself to google.com requests, not every single tab and page (not sure why they did that)
- foysavas 15y ago
  There are a lot of Google TLDs ;-)
benatkin 15y ago
It flickers. Is there anyway to inject CSS in the head of web pages with chrome extensions before the body loads?
- nikcub 15y ago
  Yes there is. My own extension that does this, BlockPlus, actually blocks the HTTP requests rather than just hiding the elements on the page: http://nikcub.appspot.com/blockplus-a-browser-extension-to-block-google-notifications http://nikcub.appspot.com/blockplus-a-browser-extension-to-b... It already has over 5k installs and is working well. I am adding options to let the user refine which is blocked where.
- benatkin 15y ago
  I implemented a more minimal version of this extension that doesn't have the flicker issue. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elkedplmbnnbofcldjnejfhfngmfllai https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elkedplmbnnbofcldj...
benatkin 15y ago
Here's my minimal version. It contains no JavaScript; it only uses the manifest to inject CSS. https://github.com/benatkin/g-- https://github.com/benatkin/g-- https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elkedplmbnnbofcldjnejfhfngmfllai https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elkedplmbnnbofcldj... BlockPlus sounds neat too, but I don't mind the HTTP requests and I find Google Plus no more distracting than my email. Right now I only need this for when I'm searching for programming documentation online, and so I only have it hiding the notification on www.google.com.
- foysavas 15y ago
  Add in a few more subdomains to cover the other Google apps (docs and mail are the most important ones to me) and I'll probably switch over to your plugin instead (I mean who needs configuration options?). Also be sure to add 'all_frames' to 'content_scripts' or it won't work in Gmail.
  - benatkin 15y ago
    Feel free to copy my technique.
- benatkin 15y ago
  I made a Safari extension that hides the notification area on www.google.com too. https://github.com/benatkin/quietgsearch https://github.com/benatkin/quietgsearch Like the google one, it didn't involve writing any JavaScript. I just had to specify the name of the css file in the metadata. Google tries to get developers to put their extensions, no matter how trivial, in the Chrome Web Store. Apple, on the other hand, requires developers to sign up for the Safari Developer Program, get a digital certificate, and sign their extensions. Apple does have a Safari Extension Gallery, but their approach is different: > Safari Developer Program members can submit their Safari extensions to be considered for the Safari Extensions Gallery.

56 points by foysavas 15y ago

inportb 15y ago

That's actually a pretty good idea...

swampthing 15y ago
It definitely solves a problem - it'd be nice to see a version that simply toned down the notification a little though, so that it's less distracting. That way you can still use the integration when you want to.
DanielRibeiro 15y ago
It would be much nicer if google implemented it as an option, which should be the default.
- foysavas 15y ago
  Would have saved me time!
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foysavas 15y ago

+1 it here if you find it useful: https://plus.google.com/105349419062025895238/posts/LwzR4aJVs3K?hl=en https://plus.google.com/105349419062025895238/posts/LwzR4aJV...

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phillco 15y ago
The irony.

gil 15y ago

This is the best extension name. Ever.

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nikcub 15y ago

exactly the same as my plugin from the other day: http://nikcub.appspot.com/blockplus-a-browser-extension-to-block-google-notifications http://nikcub.appspot.com/blockplus-a-browser-extension-to-b... except mine only attaches itself to google.com requests, not every single tab and page (not sure why they did that)

foysavas 15y ago
There are a lot of Google TLDs ;-)

benatkin 15y ago

It flickers. Is there anyway to inject CSS in the head of web pages with chrome extensions before the body loads?

nikcub 15y ago
Yes there is. My own extension that does this, BlockPlus, actually blocks the HTTP requests rather than just hiding the elements on the page: http://nikcub.appspot.com/blockplus-a-browser-extension-to-block-google-notifications http://nikcub.appspot.com/blockplus-a-browser-extension-to-b... It already has over 5k installs and is working well. I am adding options to let the user refine which is blocked where.
benatkin 15y ago
I implemented a more minimal version of this extension that doesn't have the flicker issue. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elkedplmbnnbofcldjnejfhfngmfllai https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elkedplmbnnbofcldj...

benatkin 15y ago

Here's my minimal version. It contains no JavaScript; it only uses the manifest to inject CSS. https://github.com/benatkin/g-- https://github.com/benatkin/g-- https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elkedplmbnnbofcldjnejfhfngmfllai https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elkedplmbnnbofcldj... BlockPlus sounds neat too, but I don't mind the HTTP requests and I find Google Plus no more distracting than my email. Right now I only need this for when I'm searching for programming documentation online, and so I only have it hiding the notification on www.google.com.

foysavas 15y ago
Add in a few more subdomains to cover the other Google apps (docs and mail are the most important ones to me) and I'll probably switch over to your plugin instead (I mean who needs configuration options?). Also be sure to add 'all_frames' to 'content_scripts' or it won't work in Gmail.
- benatkin 15y ago
  Feel free to copy my technique.
benatkin 15y ago
I made a Safari extension that hides the notification area on www.google.com too. https://github.com/benatkin/quietgsearch https://github.com/benatkin/quietgsearch Like the google one, it didn't involve writing any JavaScript. I just had to specify the name of the css file in the metadata. Google tries to get developers to put their extensions, no matter how trivial, in the Chrome Web Store. Apple, on the other hand, requires developers to sign up for the Safari Developer Program, get a digital certificate, and sign their extensions. Apple does have a Safari Extension Gallery, but their approach is different: > Safari Developer Program members can submit their Safari extensions to be considered for the Safari Extensions Gallery.