[Error] Proxy chrome extension reload requires developer mode to be enabled

[pankajkalania]

Hi @mdmintz ,

I'm current using uc=True of seleniumbase with authorized proxies. I've a use-case where i need to change the proxy on the fly without closing the browser. I understand that it's not supported currently in seleniumBase. But for few months i was working on a workaround to solve this. The workaround is:

1. Locate proxy extension dir in local
2. modify background.js with new proxy details
3. reload the extension using UI (chrome://extensions/)

But now, for last few days this method has been throwing an error: Turn on developer mode to use this extension, which can't be reviewed by the Chrome Web Store.

Can you help for any solution to this without enabling developer option?

[subradrad]

Hi, I came across your post while searching for solution with the same issue.

I also need to change the proxy on the fly in a running SeleniumBase session.

Have you by any chance managed to find a solution or alternative approach since then? I’d really appreciate any update.

[mdmintz]

Use the proxy arg when launching the browser.
Format: "SERVER:PORT" or "USER:PASS@SERVER:PORT".
Those proxy settings remain for the duration of that browser session.
If you need to switch proxy settings, launch a new browser with the updated proxy arg.