install_BrowserExtension

Force install browser extension in Chrome and/or Edge.

install_BrowserExtension

The easiest way to install a browser extension on a clients computer. Simply select the extension from the list, select the browsers to install into, and click run. If the browser is open when the component is ran you will need to close and re-open the browser for the changes to take effect. Currently Included Plugins: BitWarden Cytracom Keeper LastPass Mitel Web Extension MyGlue uBlock Origin Request any additional plugin using the Feature Request section

The component creates a Registry Entry that causes the browser to forcefully install the extension for all users on the computer. The user can not remove the extension and it will show “Managed by your Organization” and a lock symbol if viewed in the browsers extension settings page.

Customization

If you would like to add additional plugins to the procedure yourself, you can edit the component variable and add the ID of the plugin. To get the plugin ID, browse the Edge or Chrome plugin store.

Level
Name
Value
Notes
Component
ExtensionID
Select Extension
Select the extension to add
Component
doChrome
True
Add the extension to Chrome
Component
doEdge
True
Add the extension to Edge
Component
doFirefox
False
Add the extension to Firefox

If this component downloads any external files other then grabbing the script from our repository, they will be listed here so you can do your own due diligence if needed.

Filename
URL
Path
Notes
extension.xpi
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/downloads/file/3961087/ublock_origin-1.43.0.xpi
The extension file, Firefox only

7/8/2022 – initial release

6/7/2023 – Code Signed

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