HackMD browser integration extension

Latest Version

Version
0.5.1
Update
July 2, 2024
Size
378KiB
Developer
hackmd.io
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
中文 (繁體)
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
WebNavigation
Notifications
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HackMD-it Extension

HackMD-it - A HackMD browser extension optimized for SPEED

We love HackMD because it is FAST.
If you are like us, you will love HackMD-it, the official browser extension that boosts your speed using HackMD and extends your HackMD experience to your browser.

## Features:

- Hotkey invokation (ctrl + shift + k)
- Search and Pin your HackMD notes and open them immediately

See tutorial at https://hackmd.io/c/tutorials/%2Fs%2Fhackmd-it
See changelog at https://hackmd.io/s/hackmd-it-release-notes

Tell us how you think here! https://forms.gle/nPZKEy3dpfVSxmw16

## Changelog

## v0.5.1

- Fix missing default shortcut since upgrading to manifest v3

## v0.5.0

- Support extension manifest v3 on both Chrome and Firefox platforms
- Drop the support of editing synchronization through opening GitHub/GitLab and HackMD editor tabs.
- HackMD now has built-in support for GitHub syncing.
- GitLab integration is supported in the Enterprise edition

## v0.4.4

- Fix unescaped title interpolation

## v0.4.3

- Republish to Chrome extension store
- Remove extraneous permissions

## v0.4.2

- You can now add and delete self-host GitLab instances in management list

## v0.4.1

- Fix documentation of keyboard shortcut
- Add feedback/tutorials button
- Add bug report link at option page

## v0.4.0

- new popup page
- You can now pin notes to easily find them later
- You can now use hot keys to open the extension and switch focus bewteen notes
- open extension: ctrl+shift+k
- switch notes: Tab, ↑, ↓
- It will now show pinned and recent notes when you are not searching
- Hide sync editing block when no notes are under sync editing
- It will now opens a note at current tab when the tab is empty
- Fix dropdown color in option page

## v0.3.5
- Fix freezing page with new template feature

## v0.3.4
- Fix `Edit on GitHub` button for GitHub

## v0.3.3
## v0.3.2
- New popup page
- New option page
- Search notes from HackMD browsing history
- Choose your preferred language on Option page

## v0.3.1
## v0.3.0

- Search note from history

## v0.2.0

- GitLab support

## v0.1.2

- Fix extension not working on Firefox
- Release notification: tell you when extension get updated

## v0.1.1

- An option page for customizing hackmd host
- Constrain permission to hackmd.io and github.com
- Add option to hide warning messages when closing tabs
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_extensionName__", "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "version": "0.5.1", "default_locale": "en", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/hackmdio/hackmd-it-issues", "manifest_version": 3, "minimum_chrome_version": "88", "icons": { "16": "images/icon.png", "48": "images/[email protected]", "128": "images/[email protected]" }, "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": {c6d86c3c-1cea-4172-9125-b094f8322c3d} } }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "webNavigation", "notifications" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://hackmd.io/*", "https://*/" ], "action": { "browser_style": true, "default_icon": "images/logo.png", "default_title": "HackMD-it!", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "service_worker.js", "scripts": ["service_worker.js"] }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "images/*" ], "matches": [ "*://*/*" ] }, { "resources": [ "*.js" ], "matches": [ "*://*/*" ] } ], "options_page": "option.html", "options_ui": { "page": "option.html", "browser_style": false, "open_in_tab": true }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+K", "mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+K" } } }}
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How to download and manually install HackMD-it extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download HackMD-it extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install HackMD-it 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 HackMD-it extension file

Select and download the HackMD-it 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 HackMD-it 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 HackMD-it 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 HackMD-it 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 HackMD-it extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Wen Huang (ID: 0000001b4ae49897) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/08/2021 非常好用

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Vadim Zolotokrylin (ID: 0000006a4f31ab83) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/17/2020 Great app!

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鍾秉桓 (ID: 0000008d161af856) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/11/2019 macos 的快捷鍵能改回 command+shift+k 就會更好

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Yukai Huang (ID: 000000b25e6506d8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/02/2019 Awesome 😍

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Alang Hsu (ID: 0000004afd5f9997) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/18/2019 Love it