A simple addon that inserts clipboard contents into the page. Uses icon made by Google from www.flaticon.com licensed by CC 3.0 BY

Latest Version

Version
0.3.2
Update
December 6, 2018
Size
10.28KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ClipboardRead
Storage
File://*/*
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Clipboard Inserter Extension

This addon, when turned on in a tab monitors your system clipboard and inserts its contents into the page whenever they change. You can customize tag name of the wrapping element, and chose the parent for inserted elements using a css selector in app options.

In order for this extension to work on local files (the file:// protocol) you need to change the \"Allow access to file URLs\" setting in the extension details.

Uses icon made by Google from www.flaticon.com licensed by CC 3.0 BY
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Clipboard Inserter", "version": "0.3.2", "description": "A simple addon that inserts clipboard contents into the page. Uses icon made by Google from www.flaticon.com licensed by CC 3.0 BY", "icons": {}, "applications": {"gecko": { "id": "@clipboard-inserter"} }, "permissions": ["activeTab","clipboardRead","storage","file://*/*" ], "browser_action": {"browser_style": true,"default_icon": { "16": "icon/icon16.png", "32": "icon/icon32.png", "64": "icon/icon64.png"},"default_title": "Toggle clipboard inserter" }, "background": {"page": "bg/index.html" }, "options_ui": {"page": "options.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Clipboard Inserter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Clipboard Inserter 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 Clipboard Inserter extension file

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

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User reviews

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Banu Andrei (ID: 00000082703e9ff8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/17/2022 Works as expected

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Chanz Holopainen (ID: 00000022e856d5c4) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/12/2022 Is it possible to set a rule to always-on option to allowed domains? or at least give an option to toggle this by using a shortcut key

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Andre Oliveira (ID: 000000d7bdd8fd24) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/12/2022 works perfectly.

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Ramesh Kumar (ID: 0000009e1e2d1911) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/21/2021 The extension won't work on local files, even after allowing it in the settings.

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Prinetta (ID: 00000099bd18ff27) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/06/2020 Does exactly what it's supposed to do. Keep in mind that you have to allow the extension to access local files if that's what you're using it for.