Google Chrome API: How do I add my app to show an icon on the “New Tab” (Apps) page?
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28-10-2019 - |
Question
I noticed that a "New Tab" page has an apps section, but by default an application is not added there. What do I need to do to have my application appear there?
Solution
Hosted apps and packed apps will automatically add an icon to the new tab page. Make sure you have a good 128 pixel icon registered in the manifest.
OTHER TIPS
http://code.google.com/chrome/extensions/apps.html
Add to manifest:
"app": {
"launch": {
"local_path": "main.html"
}
},
You'll also need a 128x128 icon, specify it here:
"icons": {
"128": "icon_128.png"
}
If your chrome is set to open multiple pages, do the following:
- go to "Settings"
- Go to the second sub-heading "On startup"
- Make sure the 3rd choice is selected "Open a specific...or set of pages"
- Click on "Set Page"
- On Add New Page type "www.google.com"
- Press "Enter"
- Highlight the hyperlink "www.google.com" press delete
You should see a blank line where the apps tab should be, but it's not empty.
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