Link Previewer for https://workflowy.com/

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Version
1.1.1
Update
June 24, 2020
Size
89.99KiB
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Category
Users
231
Rating
3.85714 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Permissions
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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WorkFlowy Link Preview Extension

This Google Chrome browser extension allows users to preview any URL inside a WorkFlowy bullet node.

The extension fetches provided URL meta tags data (image, title and description) in the background process and embeds it to the WorkFlowy bullet node. Alongside with URL preview, this extension allows users to preview images and gifs.

Usage:

Preview any URL using the following syntax:
!(your URL goes here inside the round brackets)

For example:
!(https://www.booking.com/Share-Tz4hNz)

or image link:
!(https://r-cf.bstatic.com/images/hotel/max1024x768/190/190867355.jpg)

Version v1.1.0 update:
- change preview layout + highlight embedded area with the vertical line
- display embedded image according to its aspect ratio

Version v1.1.1 update:
- extension is available for WorkFlowy Beta 🙌

Extension source code is open-sourced here:
https://github.com/karatsuba/workflowy-link-preview
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "WorkFlowy Link Preview", "description": "Link Previewer for https://workflowy.com/", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://*.workflowy.com/*" ], "js": [ "content.js" ] } ], "permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "manifest_version": 2, "version": "1.1.1"}
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How to download and manually install WorkFlowy Link Preview extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download WorkFlowy Link Preview extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install WorkFlowy Link Preview 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 WorkFlowy Link Preview extension file

Select and download the WorkFlowy Link Preview 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 WorkFlowy Link Preview 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 WorkFlowy Link Preview 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 WorkFlowy Link Preview 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 WorkFlowy Link Preview extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Illia Simenko (ID: 00000040871c05b8) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/15/2023 Not working...

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林煒清 (ID: 0000006a6da88e27) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/21/2021 thanks very useful !

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Tung Fam (ID: 0000004a92f8c969) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2020 Really useful extension!