Local Proxy Bridge

Local Proxy Bridge is a Chrome extension that allows you to toggle your browser’s proxy connection between active and inactive states with a single click. When enabled, the extension routes traffic through a configured local proxy server, and the extension icon turns green. When disabled, it reverts to the system’s default proxy settings and the icon changes back to gray.

Features

• Toggle Proxy on Click: Click the extension icon in your toolbar to switch between enabling and disabling the proxy.
• Options Page: Configure the proxy address and port by right-clicking the extension icon and selecting "Options" (or via the Extensions page).
• Dynamic Icon: The extension icon visually indicates the state—green when the proxy is active and gray when inactive.
• Built for Manifest V3: Uses Chrome’s latest extension APIs, including a background service worker.

File Structure

local-proxy-extension/
├── manifest.json       # Extension metadata and permissions
├── background.js       # Service worker that handles toggle logic
├── options.html        # Options page UI for configuring proxy settings
├── options.js          # Script for managing the options page
├── icon_gray.png       # Default (inactive) icon image
└── icon_green.png      # Active icon image (proxy enabled)

Installation

1. Clone or Download the Repository
   Clone this repository or download the source code as a ZIP file.

2. Load the Extension in Chrome

   • Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions.
   • Enable Developer mode by toggling the switch in the upper-right corner.
   • Click on Load unpacked and select the local-proxy-extension folder.

3. Using the Extension

   • Toggle Proxy: Simply click the extension icon to toggle between active (proxy enabled) and inactive (proxy disabled) states.
   • Configure Proxy Settings: Right-click the extension icon and select Options. Enter your desired proxy address and port, then click Save.

Contributing

Contributions, suggestions, and improvements are welcome! Please feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

Disclaimer

This extension is provided "as-is" without any warranty. Use it at your own risk.

Acknowledgments

This extension was created entirely with the assistance of AI and ChatGPT. Special thanks to the AI community for making innovative development solutions more accessible!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.