This extensions automatically shortens long urls, which makes them look more sexy while improving your privacy

Latest Version

Version
0.2
Update
July 7, 2014
Size
9.27KiB
Developer
splitty.de
Category
Users
457
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
Tabs
Notifications
ClipboardWrite
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Clip.Net Web Application Extension

There are many situations where you want to copy the current URL to the clipboard, for example if you want to tell a friend about THAT awesome Amazon Sale ;)

But so much web pages (like Ebay, Amazon, Facebook, YouTube and way more) are transporting more or less useless information using GET-Parameters.

I am sure you'll agree that this looks pretty messy.
However, these long URLs are also a threat to your privacy because they contain the keywords you searched, a custom user id which could be used to identify you.

This extension provides a simple way to get rid of these long URLs and protect your privacy.

So how do you use it?
Just navigate to a supported website, find the Clip.Net icon at the right edge of your address bar and click it!

Clip.Net will automatically shorten the URL and copy it to your clipboard!

Supported Websites are (currently):
YouTube, Amazon, Ebay, Facebook

And more to come!

We'll definitely add way more websites to this list in the future!
Keep in mind that this is the very first release of the Clip.Net Web App ;)

I really hope you enjoy this little extension. I do :P

Oh, and please leave some feedback!
I need to know how to make this little tool even more sexy :)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Clip.Net Web Application", "description": "This extensions automatically shortens long urls, which makes them look more sexy while improving your privacy", "version": "0.2", "icons": { "128": "img/clipnet_inactive.png" }, "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": ["clipnet.js"] }, "permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "tabs", "notifications", "clipboardWrite" ], "page_action": { "default_icon": "img/clipnet_inactive.png", "default_title": "Clip.Net Web Application" }}
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How to download and manually install Clip.Net Web Application extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Clip.Net Web Application extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Clip.Net Web Application 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 Clip.Net Web Application Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Clip.Net Web Application 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 Clip.Net Web Application extension file

Select and download the Clip.Net Web Application 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 Clip.Net Web Application 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 Clip.Net Web Application 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 Clip.Net Web Application 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 Clip.Net Web Application extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Matthias Klein (ID: 000000388baeb027) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/06/2015 AMAZON und EBAY Review: Statt 2 URL Shortener einer fuer Amazon und ein anderer fuer Ebay zu installieren, jetzt NUR eine Application naemlich Clip.Net Web. Das ist praktisch. Auch im Unterschied zu anderen URL Shortener wird hier die Produktbezeichnung in der URL mitkopiert, so dass auch der Mensch gleich versteht was hinter der URL ist. Auch das ist praktisch. Gesamtnote: gut

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Joshua Miles (ID: 000000e146a85edf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/01/2014 Awesome! I love it. Very helpful and quick.