Installing the extension
jobwhat isn't on the Chrome Web Store yet. Until it is, install it unpacked — it takes about a minute and works exactly the same way.
Install unpacked (today)
Download or clone the extension folder
You need the folder that contains manifest.json — the one with background.js, popup.html and the rest at its top level.
Open chrome://extensions
Type it into the address bar directly; it isn't in a menu.
Turn on Developer mode
The toggle is in the top-right corner of the extensions page.
Click "Load unpacked"
Select the extension folder from step 1.
Pin it (optional but recommended)
Click the puzzle-piece icon in Chrome's toolbar, then the pin next to jobwhat, so its icon is always visible.
A four-step setup opens automatically the first time you install: resume → your details → Workday → done. See Setting up your profile.
chrome://extensions (the circular arrow on its card) so the new version takes effect on already-open tabs.Installing from the Chrome Web Store (once it's listed)
Once jobwhat is published, installing it is the normal Chrome Web Store flow:
- Open the jobwhat listing on the Chrome Web Store.
- Click Add to Chrome.
- Confirm the permissions dialog.
- The same four-step setup opens on first install.
The store listing describes the same single purpose the unpacked version has: filling applications on Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever and Workday from a profile stored on your device, and marking/tracking jobs on LinkedIn. Permissions requested and why:
| Permission | Why |
|---|---|
storage, unlimitedStorage | Your profile, resume/cover letter and job log — which can run to thousands of rows — are stored locally |
scripting | Injects the autofill script into the tab you're on when you click Autofill |
activeTab | Fills the form on the tab you're looking at |
alarms | Subscription re-check, reminder badge count, apply queue scheduler |
| Host permissions for the four boards | Where autofill runs |
www.linkedin.com | The buttons and colours on job results |
api.jobwhat.app | Subscription check, trial lock, feedback, and opt-in AI answers |
Optional https://*/* | Some companies host Greenhouse/Ashby forms on their own domain — you grant that one site from the popup when you want autofill there. Nothing is injected without that click. |
No remote code: everything ships in the package. AI answers are a JSON API call to jobwhat's own server, not code the extension downloads and runs.