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Show HN: Three new chrome extensions(system tools)
1 points by hanguokai 2326 days ago
I made 3 new chrome extensions recently. They are simple and pure widgets without any permissions. There are detailed descriptions in the extension links.

1. System Monitor for CPU / Memory A tool that display system CPU or Memory usage on the extension icon. Click the icon, you can set the display format, such as graphics or numbers...

Chrome Web Store link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fcofohckagnahikfankmacbepefilmof Microsoft Edge Addons link: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/hhdchdonmjhnjgbiigkejigakhechefe

2. Battery Status Display battery level, charging or discharging status. Link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lncamcnihkpmnbpioiooedpmmpaaohnb

3. Keep Computer Awake (for a While) Override current energy-saving settings of OS, keep your computer running or screen on, and (optional) return to default state by a timer... Link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/imbpigcghoambmanjekibelfjemnnool

Yes, there are other extensions that have similar functions. Just for fun to made them, and I think I did a little better than others :)

1 comments

the browser itself has such permissions that allows it to override OS settings (and as a dev you just utilize these built-in capabilities)?
Yes, the extension just supply a UI for related API. You can't do anything on Web if no api behind the scene.