Adds Clippy to every webpage you visit.

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Version
1.6
Update
May 27, 2019
Size
85.19KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.56452 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Clippy the Paperclip Assistant Extension

Adds Microsoft's Clippy virtual assistant to every webpage.

He has animations. He helps you with nothing (not that he ever did). He just chills on your screen.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Clippy the Paperclip Assistant", "short_name": "Clippy", "description": "Adds Clippy to every webpage you visit.", "version": "1.6", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icons/icon16.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Clippy the paperclip" }, "content_scripts": [{ "js": ["content.min.js"], "matches": [""] }], "icons": { "16": "/icons/icon16.png", "48": "/icons/icon48.png", "128": "/icons/icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Clippy the Paperclip Assistant extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Clippy the Paperclip Assistant extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Clippy the Paperclip Assistant 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 Clippy the Paperclip Assistant extension file

Select and download the Clippy the Paperclip Assistant 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 Clippy the Paperclip Assistant 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 Clippy the Paperclip Assistant 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 Clippy the Paperclip Assistant 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 Clippy the Paperclip Assistant extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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James Mackrell (ID: 00000034b9396b0f) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/24/2023 i have to say, i do not know how to make Clippy show up, anything i do or try to do Clippy doesn't show up. i tried to fix my settings many times and it didn't work, please fix

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Ruwe Weera (ID: 0000009fbf8b266e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/12/2023 clippy is not helping since 25 June 1998 please Microsoft put him back online to help.

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The Purpledemon (ID: 00000011c718a82f) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/04/2023 help he never came 😢😢😢😢

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cat dab (ID: 000000b1a7fa4f0f) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/25/2023 i cant find it

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Jaxon Dozier (ID: 0000005448a9547d) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/10/2023 Not showing and other Clippy works