Share links to Mastodon in one click

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Version
2.2
Update
August 25, 2024
Size
208KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.81818 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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Share to Mastodon Extension

Share to Mastodon is a browser extension for quickly sharing links and tabs to the Mastodon social network. You can click the Mastodon button in the top bar (or the keyboard shortcut) to share the current tab, or right-click a link on any page. You can also select text and pick Mastodon in the context (right-click) menu to share a snippet.

The browser extension can store multiple server options, and synchronize them with your browser's settings. It uses the share dialog hosted by the selected server, so no API access or account permissions are required.

Share to Mastodon is compatible with any Mastodon server, as well as platforms that have implemented Mastodon's share URL scheme, such as Calckey and Misskey. It also works with the Elk Mastodon web client.

This project is not affiliated with the Mastodon project or Mastodon gGmbH. The code is open-source on GitHub: https://github.com/corbindavenport/share-to-mastodon
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Share to Mastodon extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Share to Mastodon extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Share to Mastodon 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 Share to Mastodon extension file

Select and download the Share to Mastodon 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 Share to Mastodon 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 Share to Mastodon 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 Share to Mastodon 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 Share to Mastodon extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ben D'Angelo (ID: 00000091104386fc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/17/2023 It works

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パドラッパ (ID: 00000055ec60616d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/23/2023 投稿時のイラストが可愛くて、シェアすることの楽しみが増えました

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John Peterson (ID: 000000317fdb3d00) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/07/2023 Simple, effective! (Minor bug in options input easily worked around). If you use something other than the standard Mastodon client, it adapts. Enter "Elk.zone" as a server in the options and share by way of that great alpha client. https://elk.zone

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Cisop Sixpence (ID: 0000002216c7636c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/24/2023 I've been using this for about a week now. It works great. Makes up for those sites that don't yet have a Mastodon share button.

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Petar Toushkov (ID: 00000021423814cf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/16/2023 Really nice to have,