title: Using custom Chrome extension without developer mode
body: <p>I have custom extensions that I coded\edited and of course, can only install in developer mode.
  I don't mind being in developer mode except that there is one major issue.</p>
  
  <p>If for any reason the developer mode gets turned off and on again, the extension does not come back.</p>
  
  <p>Ok, so what's wrong? Just import it again, right?</p>
  
  <p>Well, when I import it again, all of my custom settings in the extension are gone.</p>
  
  <p>For instance, I customized an "Extension Manager" extension that allows you to create extension groups.
  If developer mode is turned off and on and the extension is reimported, all of my custom groups are gone.</p>
  
  <p>Yes, I have the ability to export my settings to import again but it's a hassle.</p>
  
  <p>Is there a way to have an extension that was installed in developer mode come back with all it's settings, even if developer mode was turned off and on again?</p>
  
  <p>Or a way to LOCK the developer mode so it's always on.</p>