An extension that helps you make annotations for any web page

Latest Version

Version
0.5.1
Update
August 5, 2024
Size
1.32MiB
Developer
saltynote.com
Category
Users
30
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
Tabs
Storage
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SaltyNote Extension

** Note: If you see any error, or note not loads, please logout and login again. I am actively developing it, which make it not that stable now.

An extension that works for page annotation!

1. Select any page text, and annotate it with pre-picked highlight color
2. Right sidebar to view your notes for current page
3. Option page as a dashboard for all your notes
4. Enable popover search with right click for your notes
5. Enable tags support

Note: It will be very helpful for knowledge management. While it is better not to store any of your sensitive information.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "SaltyNote", "description": "An extension that helps you make annotations for any web page", "version": "0.5.1", "manifest_version": 3, "icons": { "48": "icons/icon.png", "128": "icons/icon.png", "144": "icons/icon.png" }, "action": { "default_title": "SaltyNote" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "options_page": "options/options.html", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "contextMenus", "tabs", "storage" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "overlay/overlay.js" ], "css": [ "bs4.css", "overlay/overlay.css" ] } ], "commands": { "HIGHLIGHT_TOGGLE": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+X", "mac": "Command+Shift+X" }, "description": "Toggle highlight for current page" }, "OPEN_OPTIONS_PAGE": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+O", "mac": "Command+Shift+O" }, "description": "Open Options Page" }, "GLOBAL_SEARCH": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+L", "mac": "Command+Shift+L" }, "description": "Global Search" } }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "icons/dog.jpg", "icons/icon.png", "icons/notfound.png" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'", "sandbox": "sandbox allow-scripts; script-src 'self' 'https://*.saltynote.com'; object-src 'self'" }}
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How to download and manually install SaltyNote extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install SaltyNote 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 SaltyNote extension file

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

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User reviews

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Tao Sun (ID: 000000735b774034) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/21/2023 Love it!!! I must say I'm impressed. This chrome extension is incredibly easy to use and has helped me immensely in my daily web browsing routine. With SaltyNote, I can add notes to any website I want, making it an excellent tool for material reviewing and note-taking. What I like the most about SaltyNote is how it quickly reminds me of the key points next time I revisit a particular webpage. This feature has saved me so much time and effort, and it's been a game-changer for my productivity. Overall, I highly recommend SaltyNote to anyone who needs a simple and effective way to take notes and keep track of important information while browsing the web.