Add additional features to WeBWorK like real-time preview, parentheses checker, limited attempts warning, and more!

Latest Version

Version
1.8
Update
November 5, 2024
Size
1.66MiB
Developer
Category
Users
561
Rating
4.90909 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
DeclarativeContent
Scripting
Storage
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WeBWorKer Extension

Are you tired of struggling under the weight of countless WeBWorK assignments?

WeBWorKer can help by doing the heavy lifting for you!

It contains a variety of helpful features:

- Shows a real time formatted preview of the answers as you input them.
- Resizable input box to more easily see your entered answer.
- Shows if/where you missed parentheses. No longer will you have to waste time redoing a question just to realize you missed a pair of brackets.
- Adds a quick shortcut to open Piazza with the question number automatically being copied to the clipboard for quick pasting and searching.
- Screenshot and save question image
- Adds a confirmation dialogue when submitting answers with limited attempts.
- Uses keywords from the question to search the web for online videos and resources to help you understand the relevant topics in more depth.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "WeBWorKer", "version": "1.8", "description": "Add additional features to WeBWorK like real-time preview, parentheses checker, limited attempts warning, and more!", "author": "Daniel Benjamin", "minimum_chrome_version": "96", "icons": { "16": "icon/icon_16.png", "32": "icon/icon_32.png", "48": "icon/icon_48.png", "128": "icon/icon_128.png" }, "action": { "default_title": "WeBWorKer", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icon/icon_16.png", "32": "icon/icon_32.png", "48": "icon/icon_48.png", "128": "icon/icon_128.png" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "worker.js" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["lib/katex/fonts/*"], "resources": [ "/popup.html" ], "matches": [""] } ], "permissions": [ "activeTab", "declarativeContent", "scripting", "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "content_scripts": [ { "css": [ "wwstyle.css" ], "js": [ "lib/jquery/jquery-1.8.3.min.js", "wwscript.js" ], "matches": [ "*://*/webwork/*", "*://*/webwork2/*" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install WeBWorKer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install WeBWorKer 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 WeBWorKer extension file

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

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