Shares highlights and private notes on a page through a link.

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0.5.0
Update
January 5, 2018
Size
19.11KiB
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Users
38
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
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Nanotation Deep Linker Extension

Have you ever wanted to share a link not just to a page, but to a specific phrase or sentence in that page? And maybe add a private note, just for your friend? Nanotation Deep Linker makes that easy.

If you and your friend or colleague both use the Nanotation browser extension, you can share a \"deep link\" to a page. Simply select some text, right-click and choose \"Copy link to selection\" under the Nanotation menu, and a custom URL will be copied to your clipboard. If you send this link to someone who also has the Nanotation extension, it will highlight your selection, and scroll automagically to that section of the page, so they can read exactly what you pointed them to.

Want to add a private note, just for your friend or colleague? Just select \"Add nanotation note…\" and a popup will let you type in a short message. Send your custom link, and whoever clicks on it will see your selection highlighted, and can read your note by mousing over it. But only those who have the link can see what you wrote!

If the recipient doesn't have Nanotation, they'll still end up on the right page. They just won't see your highlight or your note (though we'll try to get them as close to your selection as possible).

Or maybe you don't want to send your notes to anyone at all, but just keep them for your own purposes. Nanotation can do that too, keeping track of all the notes you make, and all the notes you receive. You can easily export these as well, or wipe them clean from your browser.

We respect your privacy. Everything –your selection and your message– is embedded in the link itself. We don't collect any information from you or track your usage. We don't use advertising, so third parties can't track you either. You don't need to have an account, just the extension itself. Nothing is stored anywhere except in your own browser on your own computer, under your control. You can trust us… but you don't need to: all the source code for this extension is open source, available on Github, and you can see for yourself that we don't track you or collect any information.

WARNING: It's possible for the target site to see your links, including the selection and notes, so don't share anything truly secret.

NOTE: This is a prototype, still under development. If you find a bug, or have a feature request, please add an issue on Github, the website for this extension.

Release Notes:
* 0.5.0: This version adds the ability to store your link history in your local browser. This only stores Nanotation links, and you can turn it off at any time or clear your link history.

* 0.4.5: This is a breaking change from previous versions. This version uses a more compact URL syntax, resulting in greater stability and shorter links. I decided not to preserve backwards compatibility for better code maintenance and shorter code, and because there are so few current users, it's better to rip the bandaid early. Apologies for any inconvenience. If you've already made several links you want to keep, please contact me, and I can write a converter.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_extension_name__","version": "0.5.0","description": "__MSG_extension_desc__","icons": {"16": "link-16x16.png","48": "link-48x48.png","128": "link-128x128.png"}, "permissions": ["contextMenus","clipboardWrite","activeTab","storage"],"browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" },"background": { "scripts": [ "context_menu.js", "storage.js" ], "persistent": false },"content_scripts": [{"matches": [""],"css": ["nanotation.css"],"js": ["content_script.js"],"run_at": "document_end"}], "default_locale": "en", "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Nanotation Deep Linker extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Nanotation Deep Linker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Nanotation Deep Linker 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 Nanotation Deep Linker extension file

Select and download the Nanotation Deep Linker 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 Nanotation Deep Linker 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 Nanotation Deep Linker 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 Nanotation Deep Linker 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 Nanotation Deep Linker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Злой Бэдвин (ID: 00000059a28429b2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/12/2018 Отлично, хоть и немного неудобно работать со списком уже сделанных меток.