ClipDO clips the web - Send to Kindle, fast and free web clipping from Chrome to Kindle

Latest Version

Version
1.2.5
Update
July 4, 2012
Size
6.7KiB
Developer
clipdo.com
Category
Users
35
Rating
2 ★
Manifest Version
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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clipDO Extension

Clip the web for free and send to Kindle right from your Chrome browser.

clipDO for Chrome allows you to clip any webpage article and send that
article to clipDO.com where we format the clip for your Kindle and sent it
straight through to the device.

A great way to clip, store and read articles later that you don't have time
for right now.

Other features available at clipDO.com:

-\tSet up you Kindle
-\tView your clipstream
-\tSend clips to friends via email
-\tCheck out which clips are trending
-\tDiscover articles for your Kindle

clipDO is free, you can sign up for an account at http://clipDO.com there
are help pages and video on the site to support you through the setup.

We would love to hear from you on how we can improve. Please get in touch
via @clipdo on twitter or [email protected]
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Source Manifest.json

"\ufeff{"update_url":"http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "clipDO", "version": "1.2.5", "description": "clipDO clips the web - Send to Kindle, fast and free web clipping from Chrome to Kindle", "background": {"scripts": ["background.js"] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon128.png", "default_title": "Send to clipDO","default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "icon128.png", "48": "icon128.png", "128": "icon128.png" } , "permissions": ["tabs","cookies","https://clipdo.com/","http://clipdo.com/" ], "manifest_version": 2, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install clipDO extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install clipDO 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 clipDO extension file

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

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