Easy collaboration and version control for writers with Draft. Everywhere.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.6
Update
March 27, 2013
Size
72.67KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.18919 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Draft Extension

This version fixes problems Windows/Linux users were experiencing.

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Turns any textarea on the web into something you can write and edit with Draft.

Your blog, Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, even comment boxes on websites like Reddit and Hacker News.

Just place your cursor in the box you want to write in, click the Chrome Draft extension, a new tab will open with Draft.

Choose an already written document or something new to write in Draft. When you're done, there's a menu button to paste your work back into the text box you came from.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url":"http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Draft", "version": "1.1.6", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Easy collaboration and version control for writers with Draft. Everywhere.", "icons": { "16": "icon-16.png", "128": "icon-128.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js", "jquery.js"] }, "permissions": [ "cookies", "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "tabs" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "js": ["content_script.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Draft extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Draft 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 Draft extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Draft extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Draft 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 Draft Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Draft extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Draft extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Draft 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 Draft 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 Draft extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Draft 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 Draft extension file

Select and download the Draft 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 Draft 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 Draft 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 Draft 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 Draft extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Paul Currington (ID: 00000018cf5da5ab) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/01/2022 It asks me to log in but I can't find where to sign up originally. the TRY DRAFT icon takes me to the login page. I'm happy to give more stars if I can find where to sign up.

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Vinaza Postjoy (ID: 00000089d3bb253c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/27/2021 Nice and helpful extension! Also using it to write a new text by clicking on the bookmark made https://draftin.com/documents/new. Certainly the office mates were inspirational and supportive!

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J Maria Jeyakumar (ID: 00000033e86b2066) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/02/2015 Very good service

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Michael Ibara (ID: 0000005b496d5830) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/11/2015 Like the app, but is there a way to get support? I've sent a few emails and have heard nothing back on my questions. I'm trying to decide if I can use this long-term and support will figure in to that decision.

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Jacob Palmer (ID: 0000002ea072a737) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/15/2014 Doesn't work in FB. I click the status box, click the draft extension, then write, paste to FB, then click "post". FB sees it as an empty text box and says nothing was written in it. Also doesn't work in the comment box as I write this review.