Releases: modcoretech/modcore-extension-manager
Release list
modcore Extension Manager - 2.4.6 Release
Detailed Changes
User Interface and Experience
- Data Management Redesign: Replaced the previous layout with a unified storage management table. This change allows users to view storage usage and execute actions from a single, streamlined interface.
- Backup Wizard Optimization: Consolidated the backup process from three steps down to two. Updated all progress indicators to accurately reflect this improved workflow.
- File Naming Workflow: Eliminated the manual file naming step in the backup process.
- Storage Clarity: Refined icons and descriptions for all storage options, providing users with clearer insights into the data they are managing.
- Visual Refresh: Implemented a new, updated rounded logo for the modcore Extension Manager.
Codebase and Performance Improvements
- Library Optimization: Removed the Clusterize and SortableJS libraries from the modcore Extension Manager. Associated pages, including the popup and the profiles page, have been refactored to remove dependencies on these libraries.
- Stability Enhancements: Implemented critical fixes across the popup, profiles page, and the profiles.js shared module to improve general stability and reduce runtime errors.
- Error Handling and Feedback: Strengthened error handling mechanisms throughout the backup wizard and storage management modules, providing more informative feedback during operation failures or data conflicts.
- Code Quality: Conducted a comprehensive cleanup of unused legacy code, significantly improving the maintainability and readability of the JavaScript codebase.
Full Changelog: v2.4.5...v2.4.6
modcore Extension Manager - 2.4.5 Release
Overview
Version 2.4.5 represents a major architectural overhaul of modcore Extension Manager. This release introduces a complete folder and architecture restructuring, significant UI/UX refinements across all modules, and the removal of several legacy features in favor of more focused, maintainable alternatives. All users are encouraged to report issues encountered after this structural migration.
Popup
Layout and Responsiveness
- Implemented fully responsive design that dynamically adapts to the user's screen dimensions
- Reduced overall popup footprint for better viewport compatibility
- Consolidated search and filter controls into a single row (previously occupied two separate rows)
Extension Management
- Added drag-and-drop reordering for extensions directly within the popup
- Removed dependency on Chrome native dialogs; all confirmations and prompts now use custom-built dialog components for visual consistency
Profile Integration
- Removed standalone profile creation and management from the popup
- Profiles now have a dedicated full-page management interface with expanded creation tools and organizational features
- Popup retains lightweight profile integration: assign extensions to existing profiles directly from the popup context
General
- Additional performance and visual enhancements
Extension Conflicts (formerly modcore Inspect)
- Feature Status: Temporarily unavailable in this public release
- Rationale: The team is actively redesigning the underlying detection engine and conflict resolution logic to improve accuracy and usefulness
- Previous Access: Users who require Extension Conflicts functionality immediately can access it via the Patreon-exclusive beta build of 2.4.5
- Patreon Post: modcore Manager 2.4.5 Beta
- This post also documents the initial redesign changes that preceded the temporary suspension of the feature
modcore Cloud (Cloud Sync)
- Feature Status: Discontinued and removed from all future versions
- Local-only operation is now the standard for modcore Extension Manager
Discovery
- Redesigned from a floating card interface into a dedicated Command Center layout
- Removed the Update Checker component
Safety Center
Redesign
- Complete visual and structural redesign for improved clarity and workflow efficiency
Metrics Removed
The following aggregate metrics have been removed from the scan results:
- Average Score
- Unique Permissions count
- Critical Permissions count
- Moderate Risk metric
Scanning Engine
- Implemented significantly stricter local scan algorithms
- Enhanced detection heuristics for potentially unwanted behaviors
Details Integration
- The standalone Details page has been fully absorbed into Safety Center
- All extension detail views, permission breakdowns, and risk assessments now live within the Safety Center context
Additional Changes
- Various supplementary additions and quality-of-life enhancements
Details Page
- Status: Removed as a standalone page
- Replacement: All functionality migrated into the Safety Center module (see above)
modcore Automations
Bug Fixes
- Fixed a state conflict where the automation table list remained visible alongside the empty state when no automations existed
Settings Removed
The following configuration options have been removed from the settings tab:
- Confirm before deleting
- Auto-disable conflicts
- Default target type
- Default trigger type
Conditions
- Added support for multiple conditions per automation rule
- Introduced new Time Range condition for time-based automation triggers
URL Matching
- Overhauled URL matching system with explicit rule types:
- Contains - matches if URL contains the specified string
- Exact - matches only the precise URL
- Starts with - matches URLs beginning with the specified pattern
- Regex - matches based on custom regular expression patterns
Actions
- Added support for multiple actions per automation trigger
General
- Various backend improvements and rule execution refinements
modcore Timeline
- Improved empty state visuals and messaging
- Removed the Behavior settings section
- General performance and UI enhancements
modcore Snapshot
Snapshot has been rebuilt as a guided, wizard-based experience:
- New Interface: Step-by-step wizard flow reduces cognitive load and decision fatigue
- Usability: Reduced interface clutter; streamlined backup and restore workflows
- Removed Features:
- Encrypted backups option
- Data Viewer component
Actions and CRX Menu
Export Formats
- Added support for downloading extensions as ZIP files (existing CRX format still supported)
New Actions Submenu
Bulk and export operations now available:
- Enable all extensions at once
- Disable all extensions at once
- Export a list of installed extensions
Extension Notes
- Feature Status: Removed from modcore Extension Manager
Important Notices
> Breaking Changes and Removals in 2.4.5
- modcore Cloud is no longer available inside modcore Extension Manager
- Details page is no longer available as a standalone page inside modcore Extension Manager
- Profiles cannot be created or managed from the popup; all profile operations must be performed on the dedicated Profiles page
- Extension Conflicts (formerly modcore Inspect) is temporarily unavailable while undergoing redesign
- Extension Notes are no longer available inside modcore Extension Manager
Architecture Note
This update includes a complete remake of the entire application architecture and folder structure. If you encounter unexpected behavior, missing data, or UI inconsistencies, they are likely related to this structural migration. Please report all issues through the appropriate channels.
Known Issues
modcore Issue Reporter
The built-in Issue Reporter is currently experiencing two confirmed defects:
- Data Collection: Issues are not being correctly collected when users attempt to submit reports
- Localization: The reporter is not localized correctly, resulting in broken UI strings and layout issues for non-English locales
Thank you,
modcore
Full Changelog: v2.4.3...v2.4.5
modcore Extension Manager - v2.4.3 Release
modcore Extension Manager v2.4.3 is now available.
Full Changelog: https://github.com/modcoretech/modcore-extension-manager/commits/v2.4.3
modcore Extension Manager - v2.4.21 Release
Hello everyone,
We noticed that the variables.css file was not updated correctly in the v2.4.0 release. In addition, parts of the codebase were more outdated compared to our internal version than expected.
This update includes several fixes and improvements:
modcore Cloud
Fixes
- Fixed tab switching in the Records panel
- Fixed the View Data option in Version History entries
Changes
- Adjusted usage limits to be more strict and consistent
- Removed the ability to export version history and logs. Please use modcore Snapshot instead
Other improvements
- General internal updates and code synchronization
- Various stability and consistency improvements across the system
Notes
Please report any issues immediately if something was missed or behaves unexpectedly.
Full Changelog: v2.4.2...v2.4.21
modcore Extension Manager - v2.4.2 Release
A new patch is now available for modcore Extension Manager.
1. Discovery
- Fixed an issue where features could not be opened in the Discovery Hub
- Fixed an issue where scrolling was not possible in the help sheet, making the close button difficult to access
- Improved accessibility
- Additional minor improvements
2. modcore Snapshot
- Removed Raw JSON view, "Refresh Data", and "Export JSON" from the Data Viewer
- Removed manual refresh button in the Data Management panel - data sizes now update automatically
- Improved overall security
- Improved accessibility
- Additional minor improvements
3. modcore Inspect
- Moved "Refresh Data" button into the settings menu
- Reorganized the settings menu into structured sections
- Removed "Delete Data" button
- Improved overall security
- Improved accessibility
Improvements
-
Fix All Issues
- Now shows a detailed breakdown of extensions that will be disabled
- Includes additional minor improvements
-
Scan History
- Added relative timestamps (e.g. “2 hours ago”)
- Expandable detail rows (click or keyboard accessible)
- Color-coded indicators (conflicts, outdated, resolved)
- Summary view for scan results
-
Storage Optimization
- Automatically removes older “clean” scans
- Keeps only one latest clean scan (max. 10 total entries)
- Stores minimal metadata only (count + summary, no full extension objects)
- Removed
lastScanResultdata payload
Full Changelog: v2.4.1...v2.4.2
modcore Extension Manager - 2.4.1 Release
Extension Notes Patch
This patch release focuses on making your notes more secure and the overall experience smoother.
What's new
- Master Password is now required. You'll be asked to set it up the first time you open Extension Notes. All secure notes are protected by this single password - no more separate passwords for each individual note.
- Better performance. Searching, filtering, and switching between extensions is now faster and more responsive.
- Cleaner interface. Removed the Back button to reduce clutter and streamline navigation.
Fixes
- Fixed an issue where the Master Password shield icon wouldn't open the lock screen.
- Fixed bugs that could prevent secure notes from saving or unlocking correctly.
- Improved overall stability and security.
Full Changelog: v2.4.0...v2.4.1
modcore Extension Manager - 2.4.0 Release
modcore Extension Manager v2.4.0 is now available.
This release introduces major structural changes, UI improvements, and internal refactoring across multiple components.
Highlights
Popup Page
- Removed Groups (to be replaced by Profiles)
- Minor improvements and refinements
Details Page
- Complete layout redesign
- More extension details displayed
- New extension actions
- Improved permission filtering
- Added advanced permission view
- Redesigned Support the Developer interface
modcore Automations
- Removed Groups support
modcore Cloud
- Removed Groups support
- Unified version history and logs into Records panel
- Removed sync on browser startup option
- Improved retention policies and stricter limits
- Export format changed from CSV to JSON
- Minor improvements
modcore Inspect
- Minor improvements
See full documentation for details
Safety Center
- Improved design and layout
- Stricter scanning system
- New dashboard data
- Minor improvements
modcore Snapshot
- Added storage overview in data management
- Enhanced Data Viewer with expanded capabilities
Extension Notes
- Minor improvements
See full documentation for details
Discovery
- Replaces Profile Cards feature
- Minor improvements
See full documentation for details
Important Notes
- Extension Notes remains in beta due to known issues
- Support the Developer has been moved to beta due to ongoing development and UI issues
- Significant internal refactoring improves maintainability and stability
- Due to the scale of changes, new issues may occur
Known Issues
- Extension Notes: existing known issues persist
- Discovery: keyboard shortcuts do not update after reordering functions
- Cloud: incorrect tab switching behavior in the Records panel
Notes
This release contains many additional smaller changes not listed here.
Thank you for using modcore Extension Manager.
Full Post on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/modcore-manager-155862784
Full Changelog: v2.3.9...v2.4.0
modcore Extension Manager - 2.3.9 Release
This update delivers significant improvements across the entire extension, including enhanced UI/UX, accessibility upgrades, new management tools, expanded insights, and improved structure for long-term maintainability.
General
- Updated localization.
- Updated UI, UX, accessibility, and overall robustness.
- Added the
sidePanelpermission to allow opening modcore Extension Manager directly in Chrome’s side panel without repeatedly launching it. - Updated and reorganized directories and file names for improved clarity and maintainability.
Popup
- Added placeholders when no groups or profiles exist in bulk action submenus and context menu submenus. Reduced innerHTML usage for improved safety.
- Updated descriptions and general text for accessibility.
- Updated existing links and added new shortcuts to improve navigation and speed up workflow.
Details View
- Added a new filter button next to the layout toggle controls.
The filter dropdown now includes:- Filter by risk: Show All, High Risk, Medium Risk, Low Risk
- Show: All permissions, API permissions only, Host permissions only
Safety Center
A new comprehensive dashboard that provides powerful insights into your installed extensions, including:
- Total Extensions, Active Extensions, High Risk Extensions
- Concerning Extensions, Moderate Risk Extensions
- Permission Analysis: Lists the most frequently used permissions and allows viewing which extensions use each permission.
- Risk Distribution: Visual breakdown of extensions rated Excellent, Good, Moderate, and High Risk.
- All Extensions: Search installed extensions, open detailed reports, and more.
Automations
- Added clearer guidance and notes to help users better understand automation features.
modcore Cloud
- Expanded help texts and explanations to improve user understanding of cloud-based features.
Contributions
- Added new resources to help users find legal documents, contributor information, developer links, and more.
Profile Cards
- Added new stats: Streaks and First Use.
- Optimized profile images for more efficient storage.
- Added a “You’ve earned all badges” award.
- Added privacy notes.
- Improved personalization features.
- Added an “About Profile Cards” information link.
- Additional improvements and refinements.
Report System
- Added a new quick-access report system. Press E to instantly open a menu for submitting ideas, reporting bugs, or asking general questions.
- Allows optional data sharing (with consent) to help diagnose and resolve issues more efficiently.
Additional Notes
There are many smaller enhancements not listed here to keep this changelog focused.
We also resolved several issues previously found in Patreon-exclusive builds, ensuring the most stable experience possible.
If you encounter any issues, please report them so we can continue improving.
Full Changelog: v2.3.84...v2.3.9
modcore Extension Manager - 2.3.84 Release
Changelog – modcore Extension Manager v2.3.84
Added: CRX File Installation Support
A new feature has been introduced that allows users to install CRX files from browser extensions.
To use this feature:
- Open the Chrome Web Store website and navigate to the extension you want.
- Right-click on an empty area of the extension’s page.
- Select “Get CRX of this extension”. The CRX file will download automatically.
You can then use modcore’s Extension Source Viewer to open and inspect the contents of the CRX file.
Upload the downloaded file directly to the viewer; no data is stored.
Viewer link:
https://modcoretech.github.io/extension-source-viewer/viewer.html
Full Changelog: v2.3.83...v2.3.84
modcore Extension Manager - 2.3.83 Release
The changelog will be written and announced later.
Full Changelog: v2.3.82...v2.3.83