This extension uses readability.js to parse out the 'cruft' leaving you with simply the article to read.

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Version
0.0.0.6
Update
February 10, 2020
Size
33.18KiB
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Users
9,000+
Rating
3.68421 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Rocket Readability Extension

This extension simply parses web pages cutting out ads and unnecessary distractions leaving you with what you want: the content.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Rocket Readability", "description": "This extension uses readability.js to parse out the 'cruft' leaving you with simply the article to read.", "version": "0.0.0.6", "background": { "scripts": ["javascripts/background.js"] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "rocket.png" }, "icons": { "16": "rocket.png", "48": "rocket.png", "128": "rocket.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage" ], "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "js": ["javascripts/readability.js", "javascripts/app.js"], "css": ["styles/app.css"] }]}
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How to download and manually install Rocket Readability extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Rocket Readability 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 Rocket Readability extension file

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

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User reviews

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Lee “Darkguardian1314” Darkguardian (ID: 0000006c29f3a93d) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/09/2023 It does what is says removing clutter and ads to get read the text. The background can be changed from white to sepia, gray, and black night. An issue I have is you can't change the text font or more importantly the size of the font. For those with vision issues this is a big issue. I confused this one app with another with the same rocket ship logo and function that does have these features and was trying to install it on a new machine. So, it was just okay but could be much better.

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Vinicius de Moraes Ribeiro (ID: 0000001638236836) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 01/08/2020 Has a critical flaw: it breaks some websites, even if you're not actively using it. (And therefore it shouldn't be active and impact anything. Just having it installed already changes websites.) Otherwise: great concept and seems to work.

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Nils-Werner Claesson (ID: 00000036df1817b7) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/15/2019 The are no options for font customizaion.

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Z Z (ID: 000000f3567317b9) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/10/2019 this extension will block normal website's background image even you don't click to enable it. e.g. https://pickem.na.lolesports.com/en-US#welcome Otherwise it's great. Please fix it! Thanks!

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Jim Hubbard (ID: 000000974274a1b9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/09/2018 It breaks imgur.com and other sites renderings even without being invoked. Just installing the extension breaks the CSS of sites like imgur. Here is an image showing imgur with the extension installed and after uninstalling this extension - http://www.mediafire.com/view/ikis0a9o70ucf14/both.png/file