Store essences of anything you read and hear to keep what’s most relevant.

Latest Version

Version
0.8.2
Update
May 31, 2015
Size
902KiB
Developer
Category
Users
143
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ContextMenus
ActiveTab
Storage
Https://ajax.googleapis.com/
*://*.embed.ly/*
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Sniipit Extension

The Sniipit Extension allows you to save text phrases from any website to your Sniipit account. Keep what's most relevant and remember what's important.

Snippit lets you:
- store quotes and text phrases from any website
- bookmark pages based on quotes rather than titles
- manage your learnings from the web in a timeline
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Sniipit", "description": "Store essences of anything you read and hear to keep what\u2019s most relevant.", "version": "0.8.2", "homepage_url": "http://www.sniipit.io", "author": "www.sniipit.io", "icons": { "16": "img/icon16.png", "32": "img/icon32.png", "48": "img/icon48.png", "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "img/icon.png" }, "options_page": "html/options.html", "background": { "persistent": true, "scripts": ["js/jquery-1.11.2.min.js", "js/jquery.embedly.min.js", "js/ddp.js", "js/q.js", "js/asteroid.chrome.js", "js/mixpanel.js", "js/identify.js", "js/bg.js"] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "css": ["css/contentstyles.css"], "js": ["js/jquery-1.11.2.min.js", "js/rangy-core.js", "js/rangy-classapplier.js", "js/rangy-position.js", "js/rangy-events.js", "js/contentscript.js"] } ], "offline_enabled": false, "permissions": [ "tabs", "contextMenus", "activeTab", "storage", "https://ajax.googleapis.com/", "*://*.embed.ly/*" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "html/login.html", "js/jquery-1.11.2.min.js", "js/login.js", "css/login.css", "fonts/*" ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://api.embed.ly/1/extract https://cdn.mxpnl.com/libs/mixpanel-2-latest.min.js; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install Sniipit extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Sniipit 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 Sniipit extension file

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

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User reviews

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Robin Good (ID: 00000028c1f8447d) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 01/13/2016 Must add manually each quote by inputing the URL and key sentence - the bookmarklet only calls up the sniipit.io page app but does not help you capture quotes as you browse.

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Swan Htet Aung (ID: 00000094ecd8c1a6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/12/2016 It amazingly woks! Must have tool if you love to save quotes.

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Beniamin Gracci Krogel (ID: 000000565762037e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/28/2015 Great product I've start to using it and I just find it amazing for his simplicity and the quality of its interactions. great job!