Enabling Gnome Extensions

GNOME Shell extensions allow us to modify our system elements behavior and add some new features in very easy way. Browser extensions work similar so don't be afraid. If you want to read more about GNOME Shell extensions visit this site:

If you are looking for some useful extensions check this article about Ubuntu Desktop config I personally use:


Requirements

  1. Firefox

    To enable possibility to install gnome extensions via Firefox you have to install one package and add browser extension: 
    sudo apt-get install chrome-gnome-shell




  2. Chrome

    To enable gnome extensions on Chrome you have to install same package and also add browser extension: 
    sudo apt-get install chrome-gnome-shell






Installing extensions

To install specific extension find it at official site and just enable by clicking switch on the right. Some of new installed extensions may require a system reboot.




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