uBlock Origin Extension with Dia Browser
The author transitioned from the Arc browser to the Dia browser to explore its AI features but encountered an issue with the uBlock Origin extension no longer being available due to Chrome 140's deprecation of Manifest V2 extensions. A workaround using terminal commands and an Automator script was developed to disable the restrictive features and allow uBlock Origin installation. The solution was refined to prevent duplicate browser instances and improve usability, though it may not be sustainable with future browser updates.
- ▪Dia browser, a Chromium-based browser, no longer supports the uBlock Origin extension due to Chrome 140 enabling ExtensionManifestV2Unsupported and ExtensionManifestV2Disabled.
- ▪The workaround involves launching Dia via a terminal command that disables these features to allow uBlock Origin installation.
- ▪An Automator script with AppleScript was created to either launch Dia with the flags or focus the existing window if already open.
- ▪The solution includes redirecting output and running the process in the background to avoid terminal blocking.
- ▪This workaround may not be future-proof as upcoming Chrome updates could block or break the method.
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