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I can't install new *.user.js local scripts. I use Firefox 11.0, and Greasemonkey 0.9.18.

When I open (Firefox - File - Open) a .user.js file on my local disk, it is not recognized as a Greasemonkey user script.

Alternatively, just click on “Install” link on any Greasemonkey script (in.user.js extension), typically hosted on userscripts.org or other developers’ sites, to install the script. Prior to installing the script, Chrome will prompt the the following installation warning: Extensions and themes can harm your computer. How To Install Greasemonkey And Userscripts In Firefox And Chrome Greasemonkey For Firefox. Greasemonkey is available as an add-on for Firefox. Tampermonkey For Chrome. There’s no Greasemonkey for Chrome but as scripting enthusiasts will tell. Best Places To Find User Scripts. Re: Cannot install user scripts I agree, but in this case, he actually misunderstood the menu labelling, not what the file dialog was for. He thought 'new user script' meant 'install a new user script'.

However, if I enter a URL to a .user.js file, it is recognized and installed by Greasemonkey.

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There are a few things that can cause this:

  1. Is the script in the system's temp path? (as reported by running echo %temp% on a Windows command line.)
    There is an unreported 'feature' whereby scripts will not install from this location but will install from other folders.

  2. Does another script with the same name already exist?
    Uninstall it from the script manager.

  3. Firefox's run-time state can get corrupted when debugging scripts, either on a per-tab or program-wide basis. Try opening a new tab and installing with it focused.

  4. Restart like so:

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    1. Shut down Firefox. Use Task Manager to ensure that all Firefox processes are stopped. They may take a few minutes. If you use Task Manager to kill a process, it's a good idea to run CHKDSK afterwards.
    2. Find the gm_scripts folder in your Firefox profile folder.
    3. Delete the sub folders for the scripts you were working on and any duplicates or strays that popped up.
    4. Restart Firefox.
    5. Reinstall the GM script(s) you were working on.
  5. Follow the 'Bigger Problems' instructions at the GM troubleshooting guide.
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I was getting the same issue here.After reading Brock Adams' answer I realized that my folder was named 'GM_scripts', so I changed the folder name, tried again and it worked.

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uninstalling and installing greasymonkey worked for me. All previous scripts were restored automatically.

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Got the same problem with no resolution mentioned here I got my script installed simply by right-clicking the script in a file browser and 'opening with ..' the firefox. Script installing dialog popped out and done. No other method working for me at the moment.

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What are the steps to install a userscript for any of the major browsers? This question is for the benefit of those trying to get the minimal theme working. One browser per answer please.

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How to install user scripts in Chrome

There are two methods for installing UserScripts in Chrome. The first is to install the TamperMonkey extension, which makes installation simple and easy. The second is to follow these instructions below:

Note: As of Chrome 35 (late May 2014), downloaded user scripts cannot be installed using the second method. Please use the TamperMonkey extension.

  1. Click on the link to the .user.js file found in the post
  2. Look for the confirmation at the bottom of your browser and click Continue.

  3. Chrome will warn you that you can't install the script.
    Because Google has disabled the direct installation of extensions that are not downloaded from their Web Store, you'll have to perform a few extra steps before you can use the script.

  4. The script should have appeared in your downloads bar.

  5. If the file name is modified to <filename>.user (<number>).js, rename the file so it ends with .user.js. Note: If file extensions are not displayed on your system, the name has to end with .user.
  6. Open the extensions manager. Go to Menu button >Tools >Extensions to open the extensions manager
  7. Drag drop the file from the downloads bar to the extensions page. If you had renamed it, drag-drop it from your file manager.
  8. Release the mouse if the text 'Drop to install' appears.

  9. A dialog appears. Click Add to finish the installation.

  10. The script should now be installed. Refresh all tabs affected by the script to start using it.

How to install user scripts in Firefox

  1. Install the Greasemonkey add-on for Firefox if you haven't done so already
  2. Click on the link to the .user.js file found in the post.
  3. A Greasemonkey Installation dialog will appear. Review the sites on which this script will work on, view the source of the script if so desired and confirm that you wish to install the script

  4. The script should now be installed. Refresh all tabs affected by the script to start using it.

How to install user scripts in Safari

GreaseKit (The hack approach, for Safari 4 and earlier)

  1. Download and Install SIMBL – (From the SIMBL website), SIMBL, pronounced like “symbol” or “cymbal” enables hacks. In other words, you can “patch” Mac applications to add functionality to them.
  2. Next, download GreaseKit. To install it, drag the GreaseKit.bundle file to ~/Library/Application Support/SIMBL/Plugins. If you don’t have a SIMBL/Plugins/ folder, just create it, then drop GreaseKit.bundle into it.
  3. Restart Safari, and you will see a new entry in the menu bar for “GreaseKit”.
  4. Click on the link to the .user.js file found in the post to install the userscript.
  5. The script should now be installed. Refresh all tabs affected by the script to start using it.

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NinjaKit (a Safari 5 extension)

  1. Go to the NinjaKit homepage. The page is in Japanese, but don't worry—the install link is in English.
  2. Click on the 'NinjaKit for Safari' link.
  3. If you are prompted to open or save the file, select open. If the file automatically downloads, find the downloaded file (NinjaKit.safariextz) and double-click it.
  4. When Safari pops up a message confirming you want to install NinkaKit, click install.

How to install user scripts in Opera 15 and newer versions

Install the TamperMonkey extension, which makes installation simple and easy.

How to install user scripts in Opera 12 and older versions

  1. Create a folder for userscripts. (eg, C:Program FilesOpera BrowserUserscripts - it does not need to be within the Program Files folder, anywhere is fine.)
  2. Within Opera, go to Tools >Preferences.
  3. Click the Advanced tab.
  4. Click Content in the choices on the left.
  5. Click JavaScript options.
  6. For the 'User JavaScript files', click Choose.
  7. Select the userscripts folder created in step 1. and click OK.
  8. Click on the link to the .user.js file and save it to the userscripts folder created in step 1.
  9. Refresh the tab(s) affected by the script to start using it.

    from http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/3986/set-up-user-scripts-in-opera-browser/

Development resources

  • UserScripts - a site to host Greasemonkey scripts.

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