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https://github.com/asheroto/manage-browser-extensions
PowerShell functions to manage browser extensions in Chrome and Edge.
https://github.com/asheroto/manage-browser-extensions
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PowerShell functions to manage browser extensions in Chrome and Edge.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/asheroto/manage-browser-extensions
- Owner: asheroto
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-11-12T08:08:09.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-11-12T08:42:41.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-22T01:08:37.506Z (about 1 month ago)
- Topics: add, block, chrome, edge, extension, force, forceinstall, forcelist, install, management, remove, unblock, uninstall
- Language: PowerShell
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- Size: 14.6 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: .github/README.md
- Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
- License: LICENSE
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# Extension Management for Chrome and Edge
This script provides administrators with PowerShell functions to manage browser extensions in Chrome and Edge. Several other Chromium-based browsers honor the Chrome registry keys for extensions.
> [!NOTE]
> Firefox is not supported.
# Features
- **Install Extensions**: Adds specified extensions to the registry with an optional update URL, allowing installation in the browser.
- **Remove Specified Extensions**: Deletes a specified extension from the browser by removing associated registry entries.
- **Force-Install Extensions**: Enforces installation of specified extensions by adding them to the ForceInstall policy list in the registry.
- **Remove Force-Installed Extensions**: Removes specified extensions from the ForceInstall policy list, undoing enforced installations.
- **Block Extensions**: Prevents installation of specified extensions by adding them to the registry blocklist.
- **Unblock Extensions**: Allows installation of specified extensions if previously blocked by removing them from the blocklist.
# How it Works
These functions make use of Windows registry keys for extension management. No files are modified.
# Requirements
- **Administrator Privileges**: This script modifies registry entries under `HKLM` (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE), which requires administrative rights.
# Installation
Clone or download this repository to your local machine:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/asheroto/Manage-Browser-Extensions
cd Manage-Browser-Extensions
```
or save the raw script file.
# Usage
Dot-source the functions:
```powershell
. .\Manage-Browser-Extensions.ps1
```
This command loads the script and makes all functions available for use in the current session.
You can then call the functions provided in the script as needed.
## Commands
| Command | Description | Parameters |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| `Install-Extension` | Installs an extension with an optional update URL. | `-Browser`, `-ExtensionID`, `-UpdateUrl` |
| `Remove-Extension` | Removes a specified extension from the browser. | `-Browser`, `-ExtensionID` |
| `Force-InstallExtension` | Forces the installation of an extension. Requires a browser restart to apply changes. | `-Browser`, `-ExtensionID` |
| `Force-RemoveExtension` | Removes a force-installed extension. Requires a browser restart to apply changes.. | `-Browser`, `-ExtensionID` |
| `Block-Extension` | Blocks a specified extension to prevent installation. | `-Browser`, `-ExtensionID` |
| `Unblock-Extension` | Unblocks a specified extension to allow installation. | `-Browser`, `-ExtensionID` |
## Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
| -------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| `-Browser` | Yes | Specifies the browser to apply the action to (e.g., "Chrome" or "Edge"). |
| `-ExtensionID` | Yes | The unique ID of the extension to manage (install, block, unblock, or remove). |
| `-UpdateUrl` | No | `Install-Extension` **only**: URL for the extension's update manifest. |
## Examples
**Install an extension in Chrome with a default update URL**:
```powershell
Install-Extension -Browser "Chrome" -ExtensionID "efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj"
```
---
**Remove an extension from Edge**:
```powershell
Remove-Extension -Browser "Edge" -ExtensionID "elhekieabhbkpmcefcoobjddigjcaadp"
```
---
**Force-install an extension in Chrome**:
```powershell
Force-InstallExtension -Browser "Chrome" -ExtensionID "efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj"
```
---
**Remove a force-installed extension from Edge**:
```powershell
Force-RemoveExtension -Browser "Edge" -ExtensionID "elhekieabhbkpmcefcoobjddigjcaadp"
```
---
**Block an extension in Chrome**:
```powershell
Block-Extension -Browser "Chrome" -ExtensionID "efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj"
```
---
**Unblock an extension in Edge**:
```powershell
Unblock-Extension -Browser "Edge" -ExtensionID "elhekieabhbkpmcefcoobjddigjcaadp"
```