A lightweight tool for copying text from sites like Wikipedia without the bracketed notes.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.0
Update
July 26, 2016
Size
35.54KiB
Developer
sandhoefner.github.io
Category
Users
149
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus

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WikiCopy Extension

Whenever you copy text from Wikipedia and paste it somewhere else, you end up with something like this:

Multiple researchers[94][95][96][97][98] all reported instances of coyotes killing bobcats, whereas bobcats killing coyotes is more rare.[93]

These references are an important way to ensure credibility in Wikipedia articles, but maybe you just want to make a note to self, or to share a fun fact with a friend. If you're not worried about citing your sources, the references may be unnecessary clutter - especially in plain text, where they're bigger and can't act as hyperlinks. Maybe you'd rather have something like this:

Multiple researchers all reported instances of coyotes killing bobcats, whereas bobcats killing coyotes is more rare.

That's where this extension comes in. There are two ways to use it:
* Select text, right-click, and choose \"Copy without notes\".
* Select text and use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+X.

That's it! You can still perform regular copying as you usually would. WikiCopy can be used on any site, but it's fine-tuned for Wikipedia.

If the keyboard shortcut doesn't work for you, it may be because Ctrl+X is already taken by something else. There's an easy fix:
1) Navigate to chrome://extensions in your address bar.
2) Scroll down if necessary, and click \"Keyboard Shortcuts\" in the bottom-right.
3) Choose any key combination you like!

If you have a moment, please rate, review, or contact me directly through the support tab. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "WikiCopy", "short_name": "WikiCopy", "description": "A lightweight tool for copying text from sites like Wikipedia without the bracketed notes.", "version": "1.1.0", "permissions": ["contextMenus", ""], "author": "Evan Sandhoefner", "background": { "scripts": ["script.js", "jquery-2.1.1.min.js"] }, "icons": { "16": "star-16.png", "48": "star-48.png", "128": "star-128.png" }, "commands": { "copy": { "suggested_key": {"default": "Ctrl+X"}, "description": "Copy", "global": false } }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install WikiCopy extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install WikiCopy 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 WikiCopy extension file

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

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User reviews

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Alex Large (ID: 00000005c0a4f52b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/05/2021 Exactly what I was after, works well when pasting from Wikipedia into Roam Research, keeping the paragraphs as separate bullet points. Thank you!!!

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jack (ID: 0000007d07809b03) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/12/2016 This is what I'm looking for, but it's unusable because it combines paragraphs into one long paragraph.