A chrome extension that replaces Learn's default video and audio player with video.js

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Version
1.2.2
Update
September 15, 2021
Size
462KiB
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Users
247
Rating
4.4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Watch and Learn Extension

The default video and audio player on Learn does not work well enough. It's missing a lot of keyboard shortcuts, seeking tracks is not precise and does not support picture in picture, which most browsers support.

This extension replaces the default player with a video.js player. (https://videojs.com)

Video.js is an extensible video player for browsers, has a lot of plugins, and is used by a lot of companies in production. Watch and Learn leverages it to offer the following features:

- binge mode (or \"Learn and Chill\")
- playback rates up to 3x on all videos and audios
- default video playback rate using settings in the popup
- picture in picture support
- keyboard shortcuts like 'M' to mute, 'Space' to pause/play, 'F' to fullscreen, and many more using the 'videojs-hotkeys' plugin
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Watch and Learn", "version": "1.2.2", "icons": { "128": "static/icon128.png" }, "description": "A chrome extension that replaces Learn's default video and audio player with video.js", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "browser_action": { "default_popup": "static/popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://learn.uwaterloo.ca/*" ], "js": [ "lib/video.js", "lib/videojs.hotkeys.js", "build/content-script.js" ], "css": [ "lib/video-js.css" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Watch and Learn extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Watch and Learn 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 Watch and Learn extension file

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

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User reviews

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Mint Lighter (ID: 0000003335f76d46) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/03/2021 This extension solves the precision issue for seeking tracks, however it introduces an even more annoying problem. With the extension installed, you can't scroll up/down while watching a learn video without the video volume becoming completely muted. Please fix!

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Celina Lee (ID: 000000cddcbacc65) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/21/2021 Don't how I did lectures without this before. Truly a life saver for online lectures 🙌🏻

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Angela Agullana (ID: 0000002bbc4a6a99) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/28/2021 Do you mind adding an option that allows us to go back/forward 10s. Just so when I miss something the prof said, I can click go back 10s instead of estimating where he said it