Used to detect information on news/media site

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Version
1.0.5
Update
October 3, 2021
Size
828KiB
Developer
Category
Users
41
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Thinkrs Context Tool Extension

** NOTE: This extension is in beta. While performance is continuously being upgraded, it may interfere with site loading / readability. If this occurs, please disable while not using **

The Thinkrs Context Tool helps users to think critically about the news they are presented by media publications. It is a toolkit that complements the Thinkrs Community Platform, allowing users to quickly identify broad biases in an online article or post.

** Coming Soon **
- Twitter integration!
- Annotation of bias / fact-checking in articles
- Extension linked to Thinkrs Platform profile (earn badges with extension)
- Extension linked to Thinkrs Media Diet analysis

** What's New: August 2021**
- More user-friendly list of auto-load sites
- Option to manually analyze without auto-load

** What's New: July 2021**
- Automatic loading / prompts on supported pages
- Option to turn on/off autoloading

** What's New: April 2021**
- More stability
- MANY more media organisations

** What's New: March 2021**
- Renovated API
- New lightweight sidebar UI
- Speed improvements

** What's New: December 2020**
- Better stability and performance
- Extension only available once pages have loaded
- Card are hidden when information not available

** What's New: November 2020**
- Users can vote on the partisanship lean of a specific article
- The lean of an article is pulled from the aggregated data of the community and displayed live
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Thinkrs Context Tool extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Thinkrs Context Tool extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Thinkrs Context Tool 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 Thinkrs Context Tool extension file

Select and download the Thinkrs Context Tool 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 Thinkrs Context Tool 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 Thinkrs Context Tool 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 Thinkrs Context Tool 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 Thinkrs Context Tool extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Suchi Kaushik (ID: 000000ab2a73545d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/30/2020 Love this tool - really useful to help create context on new subjects and further inform on things I know a little about. In an era of misinformation and bias, Thinkrs has been a great way to bridge gaps in my knowledge. Absolutely rate this extension and recommend it to anyone who's looking to take a more informed approach to their news reading!

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Pim Ruhe (ID: 000000dff75aa551) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/29/2020 Cool little tool for context on articles you're reading! I know I need this contextual information but it's just too much hassle to do the research yourself every time you're reading something, which makes this time and hassle-saving tool is super valuable!