Currency Exchange Rates Chrome Extension

A simple and intuitive Chrome Extension that displays the latest currency exchange rates for PKR, USD, GBP, and AED. This extension provides real-time data in an easy-to-read table format.

Features

• Real-time currency exchange rates.
• Sleek and user-friendly interface.
• Lightweight and fast.
• Displays exchange rates for:
  • PKR (Pakistani Rupee)
  • USD (US Dollar)
  • GBP (British Pound)
  • AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham)

Screenshots

Installation

1. Clone or download this repository.

   git clone https://github.com/ARBAB1/Currency-Exchange-Rates-Chrome-Extension.git
   

2. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.

3. Enable Developer mode in the top right corner.

4. Click on the Load unpacked button and select the folder where you cloned/downloaded the repository.

5. The extension should now be added to Chrome, and you can access it from the extensions menu.

How to Use

After installing the extension, click on the extension icon in your Chrome browser toolbar. A small popup will open displaying the latest currency exchange rates for PKR, USD, GBP, and AED.

Folder Structure

Currency-Exchange-Rates-Chrome-Extension/
│
├── manifest.json     # Chrome Extension manifest file
├── index.html        # HTML file for the extension popup
├── script.js         # JavaScript file that fetches exchange rates and updates the UI
├── style.css         # Stylesheet for the popup interface
├── icons/            # Icons used for the extension
└── README.md         # This file

Dependencies

Bootstrap 5: For responsive and sleek design. Open Exchange Rates API (or any similar service): To fetch real-time currency exchange rates.

API Configuration

To fetch real-time exchange rates, you can use an API like Open Exchange Rates. You will need an API key, which you can configure in the script.js file.

Example configuration:

const apiKey = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const apiUrl = `https://openexchangerates.org/api/latest.json?app_id=${apiKey}`;

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual API key.

Future Enhancements

• Add more currencies.
• Add customization for preferred currencies.
• Option to refresh exchange rates manually.

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues and pull requests for new features, improvements, or bug fixes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Key Sections Explained:

1. Features: Highlights the key features of the extension.
2. Installation: Explains how to install the extension in Chrome.
3. How to Use: Quick instructions on using the extension.
4. API Configuration: Provides guidance on setting up the API for real-time data fetching.
5. Future Enhancements: A section for potential future improvements.

This README gives clear instructions to users and contributors.

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the full text of the license here.