NG Extension Manager 2.3.8 - Release Notes

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NG Extension Manager 2.3.8

NG Extension Manager 2.3.8 is a significant advancement focused on unifying the user experience for both casual users and developers. With a fully redesigned layout, enhanced interface, and better structure, this release aims to make extension management more intuitive while preserving advanced functionality.

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Popup

• Group management is no longer accessed through a separate button. Instead, click the folder icon in the header to open a modal for managing your groups directly within the popup.
• The Manage Groups modal features a redesigned layout with improved usability:
  • Enable or disable all extensions in a group with one click.
  • Reorder groups via drag & drop to prioritize your view.
• Improved search functionality: you can now search by extension IDs and descriptions.
• Button text has been removed; only icons are shown now (hover to see tooltip explanations).
• A new header has been added, displaying the NG Extension Manager title on the left, and quick access icons on the right:
  • Manage Groups
  • Add-on Store
  • Help
  • Updates
• New checkboxes are added before each extension icon. When selecting multiple extensions, bulk actions appear:
  • Enable / disable
  • Add to group
  • Uninstall

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Details Page

• Layout redesigned with a new sidebar, divided into three panels: Details, Permissions, and Troubleshooting.
• The Details panel retains its core functionality. The copy button has been replaced with a simple icon.
• The Permissions panel now supports both list and grid views (toggle via icon). Improvements include:
  • Clearer permission descriptions.
  • Explanation of API permissions vs host access.
  • A risk factor legend explains how permission levels are categorized.
• The new Troubleshooting panel provides automated insights and suggestions:
  • Highlights risky permissions.
  • Offers tips for improving extension safety.
  • Limited to what NG Extension Manager can detect.

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Add-on Store

• Fully redesigned with sidebar navigation: Add-on Store, Status, and Advanced.
• Add-on Store panel enhancements:
  • Displays developer names.
  • Sort by name (A–Z or Z–A).
• Status panel displays current backend status: online, offline, or under maintenance.
• Advanced panel offers customization:
  • Show/hide version tags, developer names, and descriptions.
  • All settings are stored and can be adjusted anytime.

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Updates Page

• New layout with sidebar navigation: Status, Advanced, and Changelog.
• Status panel includes all previous features.
• Advanced panel now includes:
  • Version release details (last update timestamp).
  • Cache management: view, clear, or refresh all locally stored data.
  • Extension storage overview: view data stored via Chrome Storage, LocalStorage, and SessionStorage.
  • GitHub API usage tracker: see how many GitHub requests remain and when the hourly limit resets.
• Changelog panel now features improved formatting and Markdown support for better readability.

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Additional Improvements

• General performance enhancements.
• UI polish across all panels and components.
• Various bug fixes and refinements.
• and more functionality enhancements

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We hope you enjoy the improved design, clearer interface, and extended capabilities in version 2.3.8. This update is a foundation for upcoming features and future enhancements.

Full Changelog: v2.3.72...v2.3.8

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