WriteHuman lets you watch the writing of any Google Doc (that you’re given access to, or the editor of) from start to finish.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
January 16, 2024
Size
397KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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WriteHuman - History Replay for Google Docs Extension

It loads the video substantially faster than Draftback & other playback Google Doc revision history tools.
Simply install the plugin and then click “Load replay” and within 2 seconds you can watch a video from start to finish of the writing process.

This extension is not anti-AI, it’s just about transparency. Whether you allow zero AI used by your students or employees or partial AI usage, WriteHuman can give you a look into that process and ensure your rules are adhered to.

“But what if they generate the text on another device and then slowly type it out in the Google Doc?”
That’s a good point, but watch back the history of one of your own pieces of writing and you’ll see that genuine authorship looks very different than slowly typing out a piece of writing from another screen. Genuine authorship shows movement to different sections of the document, lots of backspacing, lots of deletions and rewrites, etc. And the good news is all of that is viewable within WriteHuman.

Most importantly, we DO NOT track the time spent on a document (as of now) as I currently do not believe it is necessary to discern human effort vs AI cheating. However, we will revisit this in the future if it is requested. I have concerns about bias if less time is spent, or a project is started close to the deadline, and I have discussed these concerns with educators and they've confirmed they could be true.

Feature requests? [email protected].

HOW TO USE
1. Install.
2. Open any Google document you have edit access to.
3. Click the extension icon in the extension area of Chrome to the right of the address bar.
You might need to open the list of all extensions if you have many installed. It's the puzzle icon in the extensions area. Pin WriteHuman for convenience.
4. Click load replay then view replay.

DATA PRIVACY & COLLECTION
The extension DOESN'T collect any of your personal data. It only fetches document changes on the level of text - nothing about who and when did those changes. By default, all fetched data is stored locally on your computer.

You can upload the replay using the share feature, but even then it doesn't use any of your personal data: the online sharing uploads only raw changes data and assigns it a random link so you can share it with others. Unless you give this link to someone - it's impossible to find your replay online. All shared replays are also automatically deleted in 30 days.
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"WriteHuman lets you watch the writing of any Google Doc (that you\u2019re given access to, or the editor of) from start to finish. ",
"version":"1.0.1",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"WriteHuman - History Replay for Google Docs",
"background":{"service_worker":"background.bundle.js"},
"action":{"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_icon":"icon-34.png"},
"icons":{"128":"icon-128.png"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["https://docs.google.com/document/d/*"],
"js":["contentScript.bundle.js"]}],
"permissions":["activeTab"],
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["icon-128.png",
"icon-34.png",
"processing.html"],
"matches":["https://docs.google.com/*"]}]}
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How to download and manually install WriteHuman - History Replay for Google Docs extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download WriteHuman - History Replay for Google Docs extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a WriteHuman - History Replay for Google Docs 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 WriteHuman - History Replay for Google Docs Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install WriteHuman - History Replay for Google Docs 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 WriteHuman - History Replay for Google Docs extension file

Select and download the WriteHuman - History Replay for Google Docs 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 WriteHuman - History Replay for Google Docs 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 WriteHuman - History Replay for Google Docs 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 WriteHuman - History Replay for Google Docs 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 WriteHuman - History Replay for Google Docs extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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