Identify Magic: The Gathering™ cards in videos and streams

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Version
3.2.4
Update
January 31, 2023
Size
138MiB
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Users
205
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Magic Card Zoom Extension

Chrome extension to identify Magic: The Gathering™ cards in videos and streams. Simply hover your mouse over any card to get a high definition visual.

=== Updates ===
[2023-01-30] Version 3.2.4
- Add banner to popup explaining I'm about to stop maintaining the extension
[2022-09-01] Version 3.2.3
- Add sets up to Dominaria United
- Refactor the offline indexing code, removed dependencies
- Fix extension button not always working
[2021-11-02] Version 3.2.2
- Add Innistrad: Midnight Hunt set
[2021-07-18] Version 3.2.1
- Add D&D Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set
[2021-04-26] Version 3.2
- Support multiple videos on the same page, such as on SpellTable.com
- Add Strixhaven set
[2020-02-09] Version 3.1.3
- Add Kaldheim set
[2020-09-05] Version 3.1.2
- Add Zendikar Rising set
- starter sets are now included (e.g. Arena Beginner Set)
[2020-08-09] Version 3.1.1
- Use simpler Scryfall API to render cards
- Add Core Set 2021 set
[2020-05-01] Version 3.1
- Add the Modern Masters and Modern Horizons sets to the Modern format
[2020-04-10] Version 3.0
- Expanded the list of cards to include all cards ever printed!
You can now choose formats such as Pioneer, Modern, Vintage or Commander, in addition to the Standard formats. This was made possible by optimizing the detection algorithms and refactoring the extension's internal messaging system. Please keep in mind that a smaller pool of cards gives faster and more accurate results, so pick a smaller pool when possible.
- Added Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths set
[2020-01-14] Version 2.0.3
- Added Theros Beyond Death set
[2019-11-11] Version 2.0.2
- Added Eldritch Moon set
- Fixed memory leak that crashed the extension after a while
- Fixed fullscreen on Twitch
[2019-10-13] Version 2.0
- You can now use MagicCardZoom on any video/stream on the web, including Twitch!

=== How to use ===
1. Install the extension
2. Go to a video/stream showing a game of Magic (e.g. https://youtu.be/cKPaR2uSpPk?t=222)
3. Click on the extension icon in the top right corner of the browser
4. Select the appropriate pool of cards for the game (best guess will be selected by default), then click on \"Start MagicCardZoom\"
5. Hover your mouse over any card in the video to get a high definition visual of the card (works best when hovering over the card's art)

To stop running the extension, click on the extension icon, then click on \"Stop MagicCardZoom\". The extension will also stop when closing the tab or navigating to a new page.

=== Limitations ===
Identification of the correct card depends on how recognisable the card's artwork is, therefore strong light reflection or obstructions (e.g. by dice or other cards) will cause some cards to not be identified.
Also keep in mind that the number of cards in the pool has a direct impact on the accuracy of the detection, therefore the extension will work better on smaller formats such as Standard or Pioneer as opposed to larger formats such as Modern, Vintage or Commander.

=== Feedback / contribute ===
Please submit any feedback, questions or issues you have to [email protected], or use the feedback link in the extension popup.
Also, this extension is Open Source and you are welcome to contribute: https://github.com/arnaudh/magic-card-zoom

=== Disclaimer ===
MagicCardZoom is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Magic Card Zoom extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Magic Card Zoom extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Magic Card Zoom 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 Magic Card Zoom extension file

Select and download the Magic Card Zoom 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 Magic Card Zoom 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 Magic Card Zoom 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 Magic Card Zoom 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 Magic Card Zoom extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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N N (ID: 0000008f19697333) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/15/2019 Really helpful!