We will cover how to submit your web app to the Web Store in a future article. When you go to the New Tab page, your new web app will appear with the others. Go back and check the manifest for a missed character(or an unnecessary one). Your web app should now be created, any errors are likely a manifest typo. Browse to the Web App’s folder and click OK. Click the Load unpacked extension button.Ħ.
On the right side of the Extensions page, click the + that is next to Developer mode.ĥ. Click the wrench in the upper-right corner of the application.Ĥ. Now it’s time to install the Web App into Chrome.Ģ. Save the file with the name 128.png.Ĭreate a new folder and give it the name that you will call your Web app and place both the manifest and icon files inside the folder. You can use any graphics application or web app that allows you to save it as a 128×128 png file. Once this is done, save the file as manifest.json (NOT !!!) You will need to make the appropriate changes to the areas indicated below (name, description, urls, and launch): "description": "Your Cookbook of Tech-Tutorials", To create the Manifest, copy the following into a text editor like Notepad or TextEdit: The Icon is a 128px x 128px image that will be used on the New Tab page. The Manifest is a JSON file with the name manifest.json Right Click on the icon of the shortcut and select Open as Window The app should now launch in its own standalone Window. A shortcut will now be created for your desktop which you can pin to your taskbar. It is an extremely easy process!Ī Chrome Web App requires two components, the Manifest and an Icon. Select the overflow button, and select Create Shortcut. If you can’t find your favorite app in the Chrome Web Store and you want it to be included in the Apps of your Chrome browser, you can easily make your own.