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Quick access to AEM admin menus
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Overview
AEM Quick Menu is a powerful Chrome extension designed specifically for Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) developers and administrators. This extension provides instant access to all essential AEM administrative interfaces and development tools through a clean, intuitive popup menu. By automatically detecting the current host and intelligently handling content paths, it eliminates the repetitive task of manually navigating through AEM's complex URL structures.
Key Features
1. Automatic Host Detection
The extension automatically detects the host of your current tab, whether you're working on localhost, a development server, or production environment. This means you don't need multiple bookmarks for different environments - one extension handles all your AEM instances seamlessly.
2. Current Node Information Viewer
One of the most powerful features is the ability to instantly view the JCR (Java Content Repository) node structure of the current page. With a single click on "Load Current Node Info", the extension:
Fetches the complete node data using the .infinity.json endpoint
Displays the JSON data in a beautiful, collapsible tree structure
Color-codes different data types for easy reading
Provides error handling with helpful messages
Shows the exact URL being called for transparency
This feature only works on content pages (URLs containing /content/) and requires appropriate permissions. The tree viewer supports:
Expandable/collapsible nodes with toggle buttons
Property count display for objects and arrays
Syntax highlighting for strings, numbers, booleans, and null values
Smooth scrolling for large data sets
Clean monospace font for better readability
3. Intelligent Page Editor Navigation
The Page Editor link dynamically adapts based on your current location:
If you're viewing a content page, it opens that specific page in editor mode
If you're already in the editor, it maintains the current editing context
If you're in an admin console, it provides a default editor entry point
Example: Viewing http://localhost:4502/content/site/page.html and clicking Page Editor opens http://localhost:4502/editor.html/content/site/page.html
4. Smart CRXDE Lite Integration
Similar to the Page Editor, CRXDE Lite intelligently opens at your current content location:
Automatically strips .html extensions
Removes /editor.html prefixes if present
Opens CRXDE with the current node pre-selected
5. Comprehensive Tool Access
The extension provides quick access to all essential AEM tools, organized into logical categories:
Author Tools
Home: AEM start page and main dashboard
Sites: Content site management interface
Assets: Digital Asset Management (DAM) interface
Page Editor: Context-aware page editing
Development Tools
CRXDE Lite: JCR repository browser and editor
Package Manager: Create, upload, and manage content packages
OSGi Console: Bundle management and system configuration
Configuration Manager: OSGi configuration interface
User Admin: User and group management
JMX Console: Java Management Extensions for monitoring
Sling Log: Log level configuration and viewing
Class Loader: Class loading diagnostics
Sling Settings: Core Sling framework settings
Administrative Tools
Dispatcher Flush: Cache invalidation interface
System Reports
Health Reports: System health monitoring
System Info: Detailed system information and status
6. Modern, Intuitive Interface
The extension features a carefully designed user interface that prioritizes usability:
Clean card-based layout with distinct sections
Icon-based navigation for quick visual recognition
Hover effects with smooth animations
Responsive design that works on all screen sizes
Scrollable content with custom scrollbar styling
Dark mode compatible color scheme
7. Performance Optimized
Lightweight implementation with minimal resource usage
Fast popup response time
No background processes or persistent connections
Clean event handling with proper cleanup
Technical Implementation
Permissions
The extension requires minimal permissions:
activeTab: To read the current tab's URL
http://*/ and https://*/: To fetch JSON data from AEM instances
Compatibility
Works with all modern versions of AEM (6.x and above)
Compatible with both Classic UI and Touch UI
Supports custom AEM installations with non-standard ports
Works across different environments (local, dev, staging, production)
Security Considerations
No data is stored or transmitted to external servers
All operations happen locally in your browser
Respects AEM's authentication - you must be logged in
No credentials are stored or managed by the extension
Use Cases
For Developers
Quickly inspect JCR node structures without leaving the page
Jump directly to CRXDE at the current content location
Access OSGi configurations while testing
Monitor logs and adjust log levels on the fly
Check class loading issues during development
For Content Authors
Switch between preview and edit modes seamlessly
Access Sites and Assets consoles quickly
Navigate to user administration for permissions
For Administrators
Quick access to system health reports
Manage packages across environments
Configure OSGi services
Monitor system performance via JMX
Flush dispatcher cache when needed
Installation and Setup
Install the extension from Chrome Web Store (or load unpacked in developer mode)
Navigate to any AEM instance
Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar
Start using the quick menu - no configuration required!
Privacy and Data Handling
AEM Quick Menu respects your privacy:
No analytics or tracking
No external network requests
No data collection or storage
All functionality runs locally in your browser
Open source and transparent
Why AEM Quick Menu?
Working with AEM often involves juggling multiple browser tabs and bookmarks for different admin interfaces. URLs can be long and complex, especially when working across multiple environments. AEM Quick Menu solves these pain points by:
Reducing Navigation Time: Access any admin interface in just two clicks
Eliminating URL Memorization: No need to remember complex paths
Supporting Multiple Environments: One tool for all your AEM instances
Providing Context Awareness: Intelligent navigation based on current location
Enhancing Productivity: Spend less time navigating, more time developing
Future Enhancements
The extension is actively maintained with planned features including:
Customizable menu items
Keyboard shortcuts
Recent pages history
Quick search functionality
Export/import settings
Team sharing capabilities
Support and Contribution
AEM Quick Menu is designed by AEM developers for AEM developers. We understand the daily challenges of working with AEM and built this tool to make everyone's life easier. Whether you're a seasoned AEM architect or just starting your journey, this extension will become an indispensable part of your toolkit.
For support, feature requests, or contributions, please visit our GitHub repository. We welcome feedback and contributions from the AEM community to make this tool even better.
Conclusion
AEM Quick Menu transforms the way you interact with Adobe Experience Manager's administrative interfaces. By providing intelligent, context-aware navigation combined with powerful features like live node inspection, it significantly enhances developer productivity. The clean, modern interface ensures that accessing AEM's complex system becomes as simple as clicking a button. Install AEM Quick Menu today and experience a more efficient way to work with AEM.