Deploying the Chrome Extension and Google add-on

Who is this for?

👤 Admins using the Google Admin Workspace.

Already installed the Kami extension and add-on? Learn more about adding the Kami Google add-on to your domain's allowlist for Google Advanced Protection.

What is the Kami extension?

Our Google Chrome extension allows you to experience the power of Kami in one click. It’s totally free, provides a seamless experience, and is the quickest way to access our 40+ tools and features.

Kami google chrome extension icon

Extension benefits

Access on demand — The Kami extension is compatible with Chromebooks and is available for both teachers and students, so everyone is just a click away from adding Kami-magic, everyday.
Open with Kami button — Once you’ve downloaded our latest extension, a Kami icon will appear in the upper-right corner of every Google doc, slide, or sheet. Now it’s even easier to open resources straight into Kami!

Integrations made easy — Get the most out of our LMS integrations with the extension. Plus, get access to advanced Google Classroom features like Class View and Publish Changes.

Deploying the Kami extension to your school/domain

Rather than installing through the Chrome Web Store, the Kami Chrome extension can be installed for your entire school or domain in the Google Admin Workspace.

📝 Due to Google Workspace for Education authorization and approval requirements for third-party apps, students will not be able to log in to Kami with their school-issued Google accounts unless the Third-Party App Access Controls are configured correctly.

1. Navigate to the Apps & Extension settings

Then, select the Users & Browsers tab to view your settings.

2. Adding the Kami extension to your domain

After clicking Users & browsers, you will be redirected to a page like the one shown below.

First, select the parent domain (for example: your.domain.com), or expand the organizational units drop-down to select an individual school or other OU.

Next, select the yellow Add (+) button, then select the Add from Chrome Web Store option.

In the Chrome Web Store window that opens, enter Kami in the search bar to find the Kami for Google Chrome™ extension. After finding the extension, select it, then press the Select button in the top-right corner.

Kami for Google Chrome in the Chrome web store

📝 We recommend blocking other PDF viewers, such as DocHub or Text-Help Read and Write, or at least ensuring they aren't set as the default PDF viewer. Having multiple programs open at once may confuse students and could conflict with Kami. To disable, simply follow the prior installation steps to locate them in the Chrome Web Store, then, under Installation Policy, select Block.

3. Configure the extension settings

First, sure that the extension is force installed by clicking the Installation Policy dropdown and selecting Force install.

Next, you can configure the version pinning setting for the extension. When pinning a version, this prevents the extension from automatically updating when a new version is released; a manual update will be required.

With updates frequently released, we recommend against version pinning if you aren't able to update it manually regularly.

Unlock even more with the Kami Google add-on

Our newest integration with Google unlocks Assessment Mode and options for all Classroom document types. Note: This add-on requires Google Workspace for Education Plus.

Implement scheduled turn-ins.
Set an assignment deadline, giving students a countdown timer.
Ensure the academic integrity of student work with Assessment Mode.
Expands support to include Materials and Announcements.

How to deploy the Kami Google add-on to your school/domain

Installing the Kami Google add-on and deploying to your school or domain reduces the number of authentication prompts a user receives when logging in to Kami using their Google account and when opening files from their Google Drive.

While logged in with your Google Admin account, visit the Kami App page in the Google Workspace Marketplace and click the Admin install button.

Admin install in the Google Workspace Marketplace

You will then be shown a permission request. Click Continue.

Finally, a pop-up window will appear, prompting you to select who the app should be installed for. After you have made your selection and agreed to the terms, select FINISH.

That's it! After completing the above steps, the Kami Chrome extension and Google add-on will be installed for your users.

For more information on adding the Kami Google add-on to your domain's allowlist for Google Advanced Protection, refer to this guide.