Install extension hosted in Chrome Web Store without ugly inline modal

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My client has an extension hosted in the Chrome Web Store, and is looking for a more frictionless install UX on her website than either 1) clicking out to the Chrome Web Store or 2) Chrome's Inline Installation, which triggers an ugly modal that doesn't fit the aesthetic of her site.

Ideally she'd present the user with a button that matches her aesthetic, and the extension would install on click. A confirmation message would be fine as well - the goal is just to make install easier and cleaner for the user.

I found this link on installing external extensions, but the documentation is pretty arcane. Would these approaches deliver the desired UX on Windows and/or Mac computers? Any other ideas?

How is a "confirmation message" different from the "ugly modal"? — Xan, Dec 01 '14 at 10:36
Hard to say without seeing it. :) But perhaps it's customizable? — user1544138, Dec 01 '14 at 16:11

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 01 '14 at 06:59

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For consumer installations, the answer is no. All extensions on Windows must come from the Chrome Web Store, and that means going through the security-vetted installation flow of either Store or inline installation.

answered Dec 01 '14 at 06:59

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