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Andrey Akimov2019-03-20 10:37:43
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Andrey Akimov, 2019-03-20 10:37:43

How to install extensions when installing Chrome browser?

I use a few "favorite" extensions from the WebStore . After reinstalling the OS ( Windows ) and the Chrome browser, you have to manually install them. I know that after enabling synchronization, extensions are installed automatically. But this question is about system administration, when you need to massively service users' computers - automatically install the OS and programs.
So, it is necessary that when installing the Chrome browser , certain "official" extensions are also installed in the automatic ( unattended ) mode. Presumably this can be done in two ways:
1) Integrate the selected extensions into the Chrome distribution. If I'm not mistaken, then for this you need to use the corporate version (MSI installer);
2) Set a command so that after installation and the first launch, Chrome will immediately download and install the necessary extensions from the online store. You may need to use the master_preferences file .
The first method is "troublesome", since when a new version of the browser or extensions is released, the assembly will have to be rebuilt. It is also more suitable for those who want to integrate self-written extensions into the installation.
The second method is preferable, since for its implementation it is enough to write a script and there is no need to modify the browser distribution kit. In addition, extensions will always be the latest version.
Perhaps someone solved this problem and can share the finished script?

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kolossradosskiy, 2019-03-20
@Ostan

Only three options for preinstalling extensions are recommended by the chrome developers. Your option is the third (?), there are examples on the link.

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Sergey Ryzhkin, 2019-03-20
@Franciz

Domain + GPO + ADMX templates + Chrome Enterprise.
There is a point in the GPO where you prescribe the necessary id extensions and they will be installed automatically.

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