Stoic - Philosophy & Productivity

Latest Version

Version
2.1.1
Update
January 1, 2021
Size
40.73KiB
Developer
Category
Users
170
Rating
4.71429 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Stoic Extension

Stoic is a productivity extension. A new tab is created that displays a minimal UI including the date, time and week of the year. Like Marcus Aurelius, we will be constantly reminded to take care of our most precious resource: time. As Marcus Aurelius famously said \"Memento Mori\" or \"Remember that you will die\". It is easy to forget time; maybe even forget that we are mortal. Rather than interpreting this phrase as morbid or depressing, we must think of it pragmatically. It reminds us to set our priorities, to cherish the time that we have right now, and to figure out what truly matters to us.

This extension displays randomized quotes from famous Stoic philosophers and practitioners. The interface has a Light and Dark mode, as well as a customizable Header, allowing users to choose between the app logo, a custom greeting or show nothing at all for complete minimalism.

Stoic is free and will always be free for as long as it doesn't require large servers to accommodate its features. New features will be added frequently and is subject to user feedback.

Stoic does not access any of the user's information or relay it to any remote serve. The storage access in Stoic is strictly for containing user settings and can only be accessed through the local Chrome browser client.

OPTIONS MENU:

* Please pin the Stoic icon to your Extensions bar. This is currently the only way to get to the options menu.

To do this, simply click the Extensions icon in Chrome, then click the Pin icon next to the Stoic extension (an illustrated tutorial can be found in this Extension's screenshots).

** I'll be recreating the entire Chrome Extension in React.js somewhere in Q1 of 2021. My goal is to make the extension more dynamic and easier to use.

Updates:
Ver. 2.1.1:
- Updated total weeks for 2021 and beyond.
Ver. 2.1.0:
- Hosted the quotes API on heroku. If you'd like to contribute to the quotes, please send a pull request and I'll gladly add the quote(s)! I'll have to filter it out to make sure that we don't have any copies though!
- Added more quotes
Ver. 2.0.6:
- Apparently, 2020 has 53 weeks, NOT 52.
Ver. 2.0.5:
- More quotes
- Updated CSS styling
- Optimized CSS
Ver. 2.0.4:
- More quotes
Ver. 2.0.3:
- More quotes
- Started using modules to keep the JavaScript clean
Ver. 2.0.2:
- More quotes
Ver. 2.0.1:
- More quotes
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Stoic", "version": "2.1.1", "description": "Stoic - Philosophy & Productivity", "icons": { "128": "Stoic - 128px.png", "48": "Stoic - 48px.png", "16": "Stoic - 16px.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "Stoic - 16px.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Stoic - Click for Options." }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install Stoic extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Stoic 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 Stoic extension file

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

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User reviews

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Jordan Ritchie (ID: 000000b7c2611405) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/29/2023 please update it so the quotes and stoics show up again!!

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Tyler Brad (ID: 000000281a8c490a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/20/2023 quotes arent showing lately plz fix ...love this extension

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Filippo Senes (ID: 000000e9674170cb) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/13/2023 I have no quote nor stoic :/

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Isha Kalra (ID: 00000008ac2c004b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/23/2022 I absolutely love this extension, thank you so much putting in such good work :)

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Jakob HA (ID: 000000d554d0080a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/10/2021 It's great. I use it for months now and love it. Keep up the good work Kevin.