Some Goodreads enhancement

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Version
1.1
Update
November 25, 2024
Size
49.77KiB
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Category
Users
34
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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Goodreads Enhancement Extension

Goodreads Enhancement is an unofficial extension that allows modifications to certain aspects of Goodreads. All changes are client-side.

------------ 1.1 update ------------
Possibility to move notation on the left
Friends notation on top (If there is a review, it will be displayed in a popup)
Some enhancement loaded faster (CSS enhancements)
Some bugs fixes
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It let you to :

- Hide Goodreads top bar annoucements => Or place it under the menu (only on home), so it's not sticky anymore

- Editions : always expand details => Edition lists will be expanded by default and the number of edition is set to 100. Let you find more easily books in your language since Goodreads not let you filter

- Hide home elements :
* Goodreads top bar annoucements under the menu (Not sticky anymore (And only on home))
* Site announcements (Top of home feed)
* Currently reading
* Reading challenge
* Want to read
* Bookshelves
* News & interviews
* Recommendations
* Improve recommendations
* Goodreads choice awards
* Goodreads company information

- On My book page :
* Cover view : display title under cover
* Cover view : Full size

- On a book page :
* Show entire summary
* Show all genres
* Replace left notation by edition notation (Note this edition of the book)
* More info on the right
* Possibility to move notation on the left
* Friends notation on top (If there is a review, it will be displayed in a popup)

What's coming next ? More features to hide/move elements, theming, etc.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Goodreads Enhancement", "description": "Some Goodreads enhancement", "version": "1.1", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "action": { "default_icon" : "assets/img/icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "128" : "assets/img/icon_128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://www.goodreads.com/*"], "css": ["assets/css/enhancer.css"], "js": ["assets/js/enhancer.js"], "run_at": "document_start" } ]}
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How to download and manually install Goodreads Enhancement extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Goodreads Enhancement 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 Goodreads Enhancement extension file

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

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