Build your vocabulary with Anki Dictionary

Latest Version

Version
1.0.15
Update
December 10, 2024
Size
2.23MiB
Developer
ankiwords.xyz
Category
Users
836
Rating
4.36364 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
ActiveTab
Storage
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Anki Dictionary Extension

Anki Dictionary, a dictionary that creates English flashcards for Anki.

*** Only supports English at the moment ***

Build your vocabulary with Anki Dictionary in just 3 simple steps

1. Ctrl + double click (Option or ⌥ key + double click on Mac) on any words to look up definitions immediately.
2. Review all words in manage page.
3. Export words and definitions as flashcards to Anki for permanent memorization.

The imported cards work best with Anki Dict Template ( https://github.com/ankiwords/anki-word-wizard-template ). Learn how to add the template to your Anki at https://ankiwords.xyz/how-to .

With Anki Dictionary, you can effortlessly look up definitions while reading without interruption.

Anki Dictionary is also available in the right-click menu for instances when double-clicking does not select the entire phrase you want to look up.

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Change log
v1.0.15
Do not redirect to onboarding page from manage page. Fix onboarding description for Mac.
v1.0.14
Fix the bug that selected words count is not updated in the manage page.
v1.0.13
Add an onboarding page to guide new users, and a congratulations page after looking up 50 words.
v1.0.12
Add row to sort by words or added time.
v1.0.11
Add a clear all saved words button in options page.
v1.0.10
Add a search box to filter all words in manage page.
v1.0.9
Support Option or ⌥ key for Mac
v1.0.8
Optimize export file
v1.0.7
Update AnkiDict template url
v1.0.6
Add a warning line when not using AnkiDict template
v1.0.5
Minor fix to always show export hint
v1.0.4
Use AnkiDict card template for a better card appearance.
v1.0.3
Make clear when no definition is found
v1.0.2
Fix bug of looking up from right click menu
v1.0.1
Change from double click to Ctrl + double click to avoid conflicts with select and copy etc.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Anki Dictionary extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Anki Dictionary 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 Anki Dictionary extension file

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

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