Convert YouTube Transcripts to Anki cards

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1.4.0
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August 14, 2022
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Youtube2Anki Extension

Downloads the transcript of a YouTube video to a CSV or send it directly to Anki as a new deck, using the original audio/video of the current sentence and without having to download the original media.

Instructions -> https://github.com/dobladov/youtube2Anki#send-to-anki-ankiconnect
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "__MSG_extensionName__", "version": "1.4.0", "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "author": "Daniel Doblado", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/dobladov/youtube2Anki", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "24": "icons/icon24.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "96": "icons/icon96.png" }, "action": { "browser_style": true, "default_icon": "icons/icon48.png", "default_title": "__MSG_exportTitle__", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "notifications" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["youtube2Anki.js"], "run_at": "document_start" } ]}
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How to download and manually install Youtube2Anki extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Youtube2Anki 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 Youtube2Anki extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Youtube2Anki extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Youtube2Anki extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Youtube2Anki 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 Youtube2Anki Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Youtube2Anki extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Youtube2Anki extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Youtube2Anki 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 Youtube2Anki 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 Youtube2Anki extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Youtube2Anki 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 Youtube2Anki extension file

Select and download the Youtube2Anki 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 Youtube2Anki 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 Youtube2Anki 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 Youtube2Anki 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 Youtube2Anki extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Aenkyrr (ID: 000000cf688e4d16) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/08/2022 Great tool, very useful and easy to use!

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nguyên trần (ID: 0000002e8bbebf72) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/23/2022 Hi, i very like this extension, it help me a lot. But i see youtube just update new version about "open transcript" and now extension dont work with it. Can you just see a bit?. Thanks you so much

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Tom Green (ID: 00000085550105b3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/01/2022 This is really a wonderful app! This is by far the best app of this kind. Thank you very much, Mr. Dobladov, the developer!

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Francesco (ID: 0000001a0fff4282) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/21/2022 Awesome feature!!! I modified the card type, moving the '{{text}}' parameter from 'Front Template' to 'Back Template' to help me to guess the word pronounced :)

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Louis Parker (ID: 00000074178b84d0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/04/2021 Works perfectly! This extension helps me build Anki decks with native audio.