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hearthealt/kyl-sub2api-extension

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21JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5Setup · moderate

TLDR

A Chrome extension that automates the multi-step sign-up flow for the SUB2API service, including OpenAI OAuth login and callback handling.

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    What it does
      Automates sign-up
      Handles OAuth callback
      Registers SUB2API account
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      Chrome Manifest V3
    Use cases
      Skip manual clicks
      Batch account setup
      Track run logs
    Audience
      Vibe coders
      Developers

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Automate the repeated Kyl invite plus OpenAI OAuth sign-up flow instead of clicking through it manually.

USE CASE 2

Register a SUB2API account and watch a log of each automated step in the extension's side panel.

USE CASE 3

Clear stale ChatGPT and OpenAI cookies automatically before each run to avoid session interference.

What is it built with?

JavaScriptChrome Manifest V3

How does it compare?

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Manual install only, load the folder as an unpacked extension via Chrome developer mode.

No license information is given in the explanation.

In plain English

This is a Chrome browser extension that automates a multi-step sign-up flow. Specifically, it walks through the Kyl invite process, completes an OpenAI OAuth login, intercepts the callback that comes back to localhost, and then uses that result to register an account with a service called SUB2API. The whole sequence normally requires a user to click through several pages manually, this extension does those steps automatically. The extension is built to the Manifest V3 standard, which is the current version of the Chrome extension format. It has three main parts: a background service worker that tracks the state of the flow and handles requests and callbacks, a content script that automates the page interactions across the Kyl, OpenAI, and provider pages, and a side panel that gives the user a visible interface to enter their SUB2API address and API key, choose a group, set how many times to run, and watch a log of what happened. Before each run, the extension clears any existing ChatGPT and OpenAI cookies in the browser to avoid interference from prior login sessions. The extension requires broad permission to access several different websites because the automated flow passes through multiple domains. Installation is manual: load the folder as an unpacked extension through Chrome's developer mode settings. The API key a user enters is saved only in the extension's local storage inside the browser and is not included in the repository code. The README is sparse and covers only installation and basic usage steps.

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Prompt 1
Walk me through loading this Chrome extension as an unpacked extension in developer mode.
Prompt 2
Explain what the background service worker in this extension is responsible for.
Prompt 3
Show me where my SUB2API API key gets stored after I enter it in the side panel.
Prompt 4
Describe the full automated flow this extension runs from Kyl invite to SUB2API registration.

Frequently asked questions

What is kyl-sub2api-extension?

A Chrome extension that automates the multi-step sign-up flow for the SUB2API service, including OpenAI OAuth login and callback handling.

What language is kyl-sub2api-extension written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, Chrome Manifest V3.

What license does kyl-sub2api-extension use?

No license information is given in the explanation.

How hard is kyl-sub2api-extension to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is kyl-sub2api-extension for?

Mainly developer.

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