Browse Hacker News with your keyboard!

Latest Version

Version
1.7
Update
September 14, 2014
Size
54.89KiB
Developer
xinglab.com
Category
Users
20
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Https://news.ycombinator.com/
DeclarativeContent
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Hacker News Shortcut Extension

Version 1.7 details - 9/14/14
1, Kept up with HN changes - login link and \"Next page\" link on the first page

Version 1.6 details:
1, fixed bugs, improved stability
2, now fully support \"Show HN\" area
3, now fully support \"Jobs\" area
3, added the short key to go to \"threads\" area -

7/6/2014

Version 1.5 details:
1, bug fix: messed-up layout of \"Show HN\" 1st page

Version 1.4 details:
1, bug fix: key press conflicts on textareas

Version 1.3 details:
1, bug fix: key press conflict on \"comment\" page


Introduction:
Hackercut is a Chrome extension that powers full keyboard navigation of Hacker News(https://news.ycombinator.com).

The source code and a better formatted instruction page of this extension is on GitHub: https://github.com/zinanxing/Hackercut

After installing the extension, while on Hacker News website, press \"?\" key to bring up the instructions.

Features:

1, Arrow Navigation
Arrow Navigation is the most powerful feature of this extension, you can go through the story links using just your up/right arrow keys and open/vote up/view author/view comments as you like.

Press \"Tab\" to turn on arrow navigation mode, you should see a green arrow to the left of the first link: arrow

You can move the arrow up and down using your arrow keys, then you may choose to:

ctrl(⌘)+enter\topen current link in new tab
v\tvote it up
a\tselect its submitter(which you can then use ctrl+enter to open in new tab)
c\tselect its comments
arrow

And pressing \"esc\" key will turn off Arrow Navigation mode.


2, Page Switching
Switching pages with Hackercut is just one key press away:

right arrow key\tnext page
n\t\"newest\" page
m\t\"comments\" page*
k\t\"ask\" page
j\t\"jobs\" page*
s\t\"submit\" page
h\tHacker News front page
l\t\"login\" page

*arrow navigation does not work on \"comments\" and \"jobs\" pages at this moment.


I hope you can better enjoy Hacker News with Hackercut.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Hacker News Shortcut", "short_name": "Hackercut", "description": "Browse Hacker News with your keyboard!", "author": "Zinan Xing", "version": "1.7", "background": { "scripts": ["js/background.js"], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["https://news.ycombinator.com/*"], "css": ["css/magnific-popup.css", "css/extension.css"], "js": ["js/lib/jquery-1.11.1.min.js", "js/lib/jquery.magnific-popup.min.js", "js/extension.js"], "run_at": "document_start" }], "icons": { "16": "images/Hackercut-16.png", "48": "images/Hackercut-48.png", "128": "images/Hackercut-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "https://news.ycombinator.com/", "declarativeContent" ], "page_action": { "default_icon": "images/Hackercut-128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Hacker News Shortcut extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Hacker News Shortcut extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Hacker News Shortcut 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 Hacker News Shortcut extension file

Select and download the Hacker News Shortcut 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 Hacker News Shortcut 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 Hacker News Shortcut 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 Hacker News Shortcut 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 Hacker News Shortcut extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Meng Lin (ID: 00000024f14148f9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/04/2014 It's a really neat way to navigate around the site, liking it already!