Do you get overwhelmed by the thought of coding?
But what if I told you that there's a way to build a Chrome extension without knowing how to write a single line of code?
With chatGPT, not only can you do it, but you can also do it faster and more efficiently.
In this article, I want to show you how I managed to code a Chrome Extension from scratch WITHOUT coding experience.
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Coding Without Coding
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At lempire, we're all about getting things done better and faster.
Our secret weapon? Prompts.
Weβve spent days crafting the best prompts for each specific use cases.
But more prompts mean more time spent on the drag of copying and pasting.
That's when I decided to create a Chrome Extension to simplify this process.
It would simply copy and paste prompts with a single click.
Simple as that π
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You're probably looking at it now thinking - yes, it's not the most visually appealing thing. But guess what? It gets the job done!
Are you tempted to get one for yourself?
Let me walk you through how I made this happen:
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Step #1: Craft the ideal prompt
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Kick off your journey with ChatGPT by laying the groundwork with a well-thought-out, crystal-clear prompt like this one:
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Thinking about creating your own Chrome Extension?
You can copy this prompt right here π
All you have to do is fill in your specific details about the extension you wish to build. Simple as that!
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Step #2: Ask ChatGPT to break down the process
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At first, I'll be honest, it felt a bit overwhelming.
ChatGPT handed me the entire project code, asking me to create a bunch of different files, like json, js, and HTMLβ¦
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This is where I realized I could ask ChatGPT for more detailed instructions to help me out.
And that's exactly what I did.
Remember, you can always ask for anything you need.
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Based on ChatGPT's answer, I could just use TextEdit on my Mac to write the code.
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But, when I tried saving the code in the correct format using TextEdit, I hit a roadblock - an error message popped up. So, I did what worked best before π I turned to ChatGPT for help.
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And just like before, ChatGPT came to the rescue!
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I felt like an intern learning from his mentor for an hour. Eventually, I had the files ready to import my Chrome extension π
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Guided by ChatGPT's directions, I headed to chrome://extensions/, switched on the "developer mode", and uploaded the 'Growth Elite Prompts' folder by hitting "load unpacked".
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Was it finally time to see my extension up and running?
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Well, not just yet π
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So, once more, I turned to ChatGPT for some help.
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And, as always, ChatGPT had the answer.
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I followed the instructions and added the Growth Elite logo as a png icon in my folder.
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Then I repeated the previous step and click on βload unpacked,β and it worked π
My very own Chrome Extension was ready to use π
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
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You've just discovered a powerful way to build your own Chrome extension, even if you've never coded before! ChatGPT is your ally in this journey, ready to guide you every step of the way.
β Use ChatGPT to code without needing to know the details. Just ask!
β Outline what you want your extension to do, clearly and specifically.
β Lost in the process? Ask ChatGPT to break it down for you.
β Encounter a problem? Ask ChatGPT and find a solution together.
β Don't fear coding - see it as a chance to grow and learn. Create your own Chrome extension with ChatGPT's help.
If, like me, you've never coded β and the thought of it scares you β I encourage you to take the plunge. It's truly mind-blowing!
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And if you'd like me to release the extension with all the prompts I'll be sharing, please let me know at [email protected] Β I'd love to hear from you! πβ€οΈ
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You're an experienced developer with more than 20+ years of experience.
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You've developed thousands of Chrome extensions that millions of users love using.
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Today, you will show me exactly how to code a chrome extension considering that I don't know how to code and that I've never coded in my entire life.
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[GIVE DETAILS ON WHAT CHROME EXTENSION WANT TO CODE]
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Can you walk me step by step on how I should do this?
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I'm not sure I understand how to create the extension files can you explain what I should do and whether or not I should create one or different files for each piece of code you shared?
When using text on Mac - I've got this error "You cannot save this document with extension ".json" at the end of the name. The required extension is ".rtf"." - what should I do?
When using text on Mac - I've got this error "You cannot save this document with extension ".json" at the end of the name. The required extension is ".rtf"." - what should I do?