Replace your new tab with a productive and clean dashboard featuring a markdown editor, to do list, focus timer and inspiration.

Latest Version

Version
0.3.0
Update
September 9, 2021
Size
3.75MiB
Developer
Category
Users
112
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Https://*.unsplash.com/*
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
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# NewTab Extension

# NewTab is a truly minimal, and elegant markdown editor with a seamless experience as both a reader and a writer.

It removes the preview window, syntax symbols of markdown, and all other unnecessary distractions. Instead, # NewTab provides a live preview while you’re writing to help you focus on the content itself.

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Here are the best parts of # NewTab:

1. Markdown text formatting
2. Extra tools including: code blocks, lists, images, and more
3. Live preview
4. Syncs between tabs
5. Autosave
6. Light & dark mode
7. Custom background images
8. Command ' / ' menu
9. Focus timer, stopwatch, and clock
10. Inspirational quotes

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# NewTab has style 🖋

You can find shortcuts in the formatting menu, or in the ' / ' command menu. # NewTab has many type styling tools, including:

- Headings
- Bold
- Italic
- Underline
- Highlight
- Strikethrough
- Code
- Codeblock
- Unordered list
- Ordered list
- To do list
- Block-quote
- Image
- Separator
- Links
- Left align
- Right align
- Center align
- Justified

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Customizable settings ⚙️

# NewTab keeps your editor lean and mean. Designed to be a truly minimal experience, it’s equipped with customization to tailor exactly to your needs. Whether # NewTab is a minimal editor, or vibrant and full of color is up to you.

- Show or hide individual components.
- Create your own theme with Dark mode and Image backgrounds.
- Load recent or new, empty notes when opening a # NewTab
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "# NewTab", "short_name": "NewTab", "description": "Replace your new tab with a productive and clean dashboard featuring a markdown editor, to do list, focus timer and inspiration.", "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "https://*.unsplash.com/*", "storage", "unlimitedStorage" ], "icons": { "16": "icons/16.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }, "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": "[email protected]", "strict_min_version": "42.0" } }, "background": { "scripts": [ "js/background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "# NewTab", "default_icon": { "19": "icons/19.png", "38": "icons/38.png" } }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "override.html" }, "offline_enabled": true, "version": "0.3.0", "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' ; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install # NewTab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install # NewTab 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 # NewTab extension file

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

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User reviews

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Rick Busch (ID: 000000f0f9a9a960) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/02/2023 I love this extension! It permanently changed my daily habits for note taking and time keeping for the better, ... and the daily aphorism keeps me optimistic and looking forward to every new day!

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Christa P (ID: 0000002b2044ec28) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/24/2021 Simple and easy to learn. Tools are intuitive. Customizable without being overwhelming. Great for quick notes-to-self and to-do lists.

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IndecisiveGoliath (ID: 00000068426c157f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/31/2021 An incredibly intuitive and useful extension. Great for making notes, organizing goals and working towards them. Very useful to anyone who uses chrome regularly for recreation or for work.