The omnipresent comment section to discuss, fact-check, and share your views about any web page

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
May 31, 2024
Size
320KiB
Developer
lensview.io
Category
Users
11
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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LensView Extension

The comment section of the internet.
With the LensView extension, read others thoughts on the web page with a single click.

• Fact-checking articles, blogs, news etc on the web
• Share your thoughts while browsing the web
• Share and view reviews on any e-commerce web page
• Show your appreciation towards developers and let them know you like their app
• Navigate the web securely, avoiding phishing pages and alert others of the same
• Discover cool and awesome online tools

This is an extension for LensView’s web application (https://lensview.io) and is an enhanced way of interacting with our product.

LensView is built on Lens Protocol (https://www.lens.xyz/)

LensView is completely open source and free to use.
https://github.com/Blockchain-Kami/lensview-beta

Please refrain from using abusive language and misuse while interacting with LensView.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "LensView", "version": "1.0.1", "description": "The omnipresent comment section to discuss, fact-check, and share your views about any web page", "permissions": [ "activeTab" ], "action": { "default_title": "Share on LensView", "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "24": "images/icon-24.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "64": "images/icon-64.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png", "512": "images/icon-512.png" }, "default_popup": "src/popup/index.html" }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "24": "images/icon-24.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "64": "images/icon-64.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png", "512": "images/icon-512.png" }}
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How to download and manually install LensView extension

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install LensView 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 LensView extension file

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

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