AI-Powered Smart Reading Assistant

Latest Version

Version
1.4
Update
October 25, 2023
Size
138KiB
Developer
Category
Users
154
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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SRead Extension

Introduction

SRead is a smart reading assistant, whether you enjoy reading articles or viewing electronic papers, you can utilize SRead for assisted reading. SRead supports intelligent summarization, capable of extracting key information from the reading material and summarizing it; additionally, it can perform intelligent Q&A, answering any relevant information within the article. Moreover, SRead's mind map feature can help readers quickly grasp the outline of the entire piece.

Chrome Extension

The new Chrome extension of SRead brings a major upgrade to the browser reading experience. Once this extension is installed, users can directly enjoy all the features of SRead on Chrome browser without the need to download any additional applications. This extension includes a simplified toolbar, making it easy for users to quickly access the intelligent summarization, intelligent Q&A, and mind-mapping features while reading. Another important feature of this extension is that it can automatically recognize web page content, providing real-time intelligent assistance to users, making the reading experience smoother and more efficient.

Installation and Usage

Installing the SRead Chrome extension is very straightforward. Users first need to log on to the SRead website (https://sread.ai), and register/login with Gmail or WeChat. Then visit the Chrome Web Store, search for \"SRead\", and click the \"Add to Chrome\" button. Once the installation is complete, the SRead icon will appear on the toolbar, clicking the icon activates the extension and users can start using it.

Online Reading Examples

The SRead Chrome extension can be used for browsing online articles. For instance, when you are reading a technical blog, just navigate to the page of the article, then click the SRead Chrome extension icon, its intelligent summarization feature can help you quickly understand the main points of the article. Meanwhile, if there are contents in the article that you do not understand, you can directly use the intelligent Q&A feature without leaving the current page.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install SRead extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install SRead 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 SRead extension file

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

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User reviews

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min hua (ID: 00000019b9e60036) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/21/2023 sread is good