Sceptiq browser assistant

Latest Version

Version
4.2.0.0
Update
August 24, 2022
Size
4.01MiB
Developer
sceptiq.com
Category
Users
2
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
ClipboardWrite
ContextMenus
Tabs
Storage
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking

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Sceptiq Extension

Sceptiq is a powerful integrated system for researchers, students and anyone else with an inquisitive mind and passion for continuous development and learning. It offers a suite of tools to elevate acquisition, digestion and recall of knowledge.

The Sceptiq Assistant integrates with your browser as an interface between the wide wild web and your personal library. Some of the assistant’s capabilities are summarised below.

Highlight text
Select text anywhere on the page and create a persistent highlight that comes back to greet you anytime you visit the page again *.

Create annotations anywhere on the page
The assistant lets you create floating sticky notes that you are free to position anywhere on the page. Alternatively write notes and anchor these to text on the page for greater contextual depth *.

Get definitions
Highlight a phrase on the page and get definitions for words or concepts without interrupting your flow.

Tweet annotations
Share your annotated pages on Twitter in two steps with the integrated Tweet composer.

Custom highlights
Enter a phrase of your choosing and the assistant will automatically highlight all literal matches on the page. Power users can specify a regular expression.

Support for PDF documents
All features are also available on PDF documents.

Integration with your personal Sceptiq library
The assistant persists state to your personal library and re-applies highlights and annotations on subsequent visits *.

Advanced settings
The assistant is unintrusive. Hide or re-enable highlights and annotations, or simply turn off the assistant at the push of a button.

The Sceptiq assistant is free to download and use, and most features do not require an account. However, features that persist state do require an account.

We are currently running a beta programme and accepting new users. Sign up for our beta programme and get a free account while there are slots available: https://dev.sceptiq.com/beta/join/

* This feature requires a Sceptiq account.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Sceptiq", "version": "4.2.0.0", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Sceptiq browser assistant", "author": "Miguel Guedes", "icons": { "16": "static/media/logo/logo-16x16.png", "48": "static/media/logo/logo-48x48.png", "128": "static/media/logo/logo-128x128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "static/media/logo/logo-128x128.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "options_ui": { "open_in_tab": true, "page": "options.html" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["*://www.sceptiq.com/oauth/callback?oauth_token=*"], "run_at": "document_start", "js": ["js/browser-polyfill.min.js", "js/oauth.bundle.js"] }, { "matches": ["*://sceptiq.com/*", "*://*.sceptiq.com/*"], "run_at": "document_start", "js": ["js/ping.bundle.js"] }, { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "exclude_matches": ["*://sceptiq.com/*", "*://*.sceptiq.com/*", "https://api.twitter.com/*"], "run_at": "document_start", "js": ["js/browser-polyfill.min.js", "js/ui.bundle.js"] }], "background": { "scripts": ["js/browser-polyfill.min.js", "js/background.bundle.js"], "persistent": true }, "web_accessible_resources": ["http:/*", "https:/*", "/*"], "content_security_policy": "object-src 'none'; script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'", "permissions": ["clipboardWrite", "contextMenus", "tabs", "storage", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", ""]}
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How to download and manually install Sceptiq extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Sceptiq 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 Sceptiq extension file

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

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