Load this ZIP through Developer mode → Load unpacked. Download, extract and select the folder containing manifest.json.
The download is checked against its release checksum.
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Keep the unpacked folder in a stable location so later updates do not change the unpacked identity or point you at an older copy.
Download and check the package
Use the ZIP download and check the version and displayed checksum. SHA-256 lets you compare the downloaded file.
Unzip first
Extract the complete package into a folder. Do not select the ZIP file itself in Chrome.
Load the manifest folder
Open chrome://extensions, enable Developer mode, choose Load unpacked, and select the folder containing manifest.json. Chrome 116 is the minimum version.
Open the side panel
Click the TrolyReddit icon, open settings, and begin in Local mode. Open a subreddit to try your first lead.
Update an existing installation
Back up first, update the files in the same folder, then click Reload in chrome://extensions. The old Inbox is merged into IndexedDB; using a new path can create a different extension identity.
- If Chrome cannot load it, check that you extracted the ZIP and selected the manifest folder.
- Reload the Reddit tab after updating the extension’s content script.
- If an organisation manages browser installation policies, check with its browser administrator.
