unzip-crx

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Extract Chrome extension (.crx) files. Use when user needs to unzip, extract, or decompress a .crx file. Handles Chrome's special crx headers that standard unzip tools cannot process.

xfstudio By xfstudio schedule Updated 1/27/2026

name: unzip-crx description: Extract Chrome extension (.crx) files. Use when user needs to unzip, extract, or decompress a .crx file. Handles Chrome's special crx headers that standard unzip tools cannot process.

Unzip CRX

Extract Chrome extension (.crx) files to a specified directory.

Usage

Run the script with the crx file path:

node ~/.claude/skills/unzip-crx/scripts/unzip-crx.mjs <crx-file-path> [destination]

Parameters:

  • crx-file-path: Path to the .crx file (required)
  • destination: Output directory (optional, defaults to a folder named after the crx file in the same directory)

Examples

Extract to default location (creates folder next to crx file):

node ~/.claude/skills/unzip-crx/scripts/unzip-crx.mjs /path/to/extension.crx
# Output: /path/to/extension/

Extract to specific directory:

node ~/.claude/skills/unzip-crx/scripts/unzip-crx.mjs /path/to/extension.crx /output/dir

Notes

  • The script auto-installs @tomjs/unzip-crx npm package on first run
  • Requires Node.js installed on the system
Install via CLI
npx skills add https://github.com/xfstudio/skills --skill unzip-crx
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