Chrome extension that makes reading twitter threads easier.

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Version
0.3
Update
February 14, 2022
Size
27.21KiB
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Users
501
Rating
2.42857 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Twitter thread reader Extension

This extension helps you read “long twitter threads” easily(similar to that of a blog or an article). It hides all the unnecessary content and shows only the relevant content in a thread, thereby enhancing your reading experience.

Just click \"View Thread in Reader mode\" button to turn the twitter thread into a delightful reading experience.

Extension is privacy friendly, no data is collected and all compute happens on your device.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Twitter thread reader", "description": "Chrome extension that makes reading twitter threads easier.", "version": "0.3", "manifest_version": 3, "icons": { "16": "16.png", "48": "48.png", "128": "128.png" }, "host_permissions": ["https://twitter.com/*"], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://twitter.com/*"], "js": ["/content/contentscript.js"], "css": ["/styles/index.css"], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["threadResponse.js"], "matches": ["https://twitter.com/*"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Twitter thread reader extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Twitter thread reader extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Twitter thread reader 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 Twitter thread reader extension file

Select and download the Twitter thread reader 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 Twitter thread reader 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 Twitter thread reader 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 Twitter thread reader 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 Twitter thread reader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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David Fobare (ID: 00000054f9be5917) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/05/2023 Garbage. Does not work.

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Angelos Marantos (ID: 0000009fcb2e62ff) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/08/2023 *first comment: it doesn't work :( no button appears *correction: trying another tool, I got the message: "The thread you are trying to read is more than 7 days long, which is the limit of Twitter's API" Please add sth similar to your app, so the users undestand why it doesn't work Thanks

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Tomáš Procházka (ID: 00000020293ece35) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/02/2022 It looks very good on video, but sadly not working with current twitter and latest chrome.

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Ramya C (ID: 0000004e96c21a98) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/23/2022 It is really an awesome extension and I'm using it daily. Initially, I felt difficult to read threads as I may not be aware of the total count of tweets attached to the thread. Sometimes threads may even take 5 mins to read. Most threads are bookmarked. This extension gives me the superpower of reading thread in a single view. I can see the thread length just with a single swipe. It saves me more minutes in reading. Thanks for this amazing extension. 🙏