Replace specified phrases on a page

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Version
2.0.1
Update
January 13, 2024
Size
23.74KiB
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Users
925
Rating
4.33333 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Text Rewriter Extension

Arbitrary substitution of any visible text on a page.

Rewrite customizable patterns in a page. Created mostly for personal amusement, inspired by XKCD #1288 and \"butt to butt.\" By default provides a sensible \"mispell\" -> \"misspell\" replacement.

Supports any Yavascripp regular expressions, including backrefs and captures. I just visit the visible text nodes on the page and use nodeValue.replace for each provided pattern. This means if there is an overlapping pair of patterns A -> B and B -> C, then both A and B go to C.

Clicking the icon in the taskbar disables the addon for that domain. For example maybe you went a little overzealous with the substitutions and want to disable it on Slack because of possible... misunderstandings.

Also has an experimental live update feature that will perform replacements on any text that appears even after the page loaded (such as Youtube captions).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Text Rewriter", "description": "Replace specified phrases on a page", "author": "Peter Elmers", "version": "2.0.1", "options_ui": { "page": "data/prefs.html" }, "action": { "default_icon": "data/icon.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "js": [ "data/text-rewriter.js" ], "all_frames": false, "run_at": "document_idle" } ], "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs" ], "background": { "service_worker": "lib/main.js" }, "icons": { "48": "data/icon.png", "64": "data/icon64.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Text Rewriter extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Text Rewriter extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Text Rewriter extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Text Rewriter extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Text Rewriter extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Text Rewriter extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Text Rewriter Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Text Rewriter extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Text Rewriter extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Text Rewriter extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Text Rewriter extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Text Rewriter extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Text Rewriter extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Text Rewriter extension file

Select and download the Text Rewriter extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Text Rewriter extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Text Rewriter extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Text Rewriter extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Text Rewriter extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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いつみくの (ID: 0000009b4fdab1d9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/20/2023 JSON import/export and dynamic replacing is so powerful!! 動的に、つまり新しく現れた要素も再読み込み無しに1秒未満ですぐに書き換えられる。

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금종남 (ID: 0000003d1aca3fe0) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/25/2022 doesn't work. since this july. 2022

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Mike Geesing (ID: 0000003bc3a31a8f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/12/2022 One of the best, compared to others this addon has features that others doesn't have. The experimental update feature is what I needed. Good job, recommended!

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Johnny Sun (ID: 00000052ca68f8a8) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/06/2020 doesn't work

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Mari Mar (ID: 000000b14382b237) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/05/2020 Thanks! Very, very good work!