Step up your viewing experience by embedding relevant Reddit comments under YouTube videos.

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Version
2.0.1
Update
September 29, 2024
Size
134KiB
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Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
4.60377 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ Extension

Karamel is an open-source extension that adds Reddit comments to any YouTube videos you watch.

- View the comments for all posts on Reddit of the video you're watching
- Switch between YouTube and Reddit comments with a conveniently placed button
- Upvote, reply to, and save comments on the same page!
- Supports dark and light theme
- Change the default comment mode and sort methods in the options
- Open-Source on GitHub: https://github.com/odensc/karamel

NOTE: This extension is in no way affiliated with YouTube, LLC; Google LLC; Reddit Inc.; or any company mentioned on this page.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube\u2122","short_name": "Karamel","description": "Step up your viewing experience by embedding relevant Reddit comments under YouTube videos.","version": "2.0.1","action": {"default_icon": "icon-48.png"},"icons": {"16": "icon-16.png","48": "icon-48.png","128": "icon-128.png"},"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["https://*.youtube.com/*"],"js": ["index.js"],"run_at": "document_end"}],"background": {"service_worker": "service-worker.js"},"options_ui": {"page": "options.html","open_in_tab": false},"permissions": ["storage"],"host_permissions": ["https://www.reddit.com/"]}
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How to download and manually install Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ 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 Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ 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 Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ 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 Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ 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 Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ 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 Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ extension file

Select and download the Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ 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 Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ 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 Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ 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 Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ 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 Karamel: View Reddit comments on YouTube™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jay Codexophile (theAilurophile) (ID: 00000029d6d42ec0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/28/2023 Works perfectly as intended. Extremely usefull.

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Alberto Noys (ID: 0000009171a33724) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/25/2022 This is one of the most useful extensions for consuming content. And it's open source which is a huge plus in my book. It lacks some minor features that could be useful but it's still great.

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Bas van den Wollenberg (ID: 0000007eb529eb8b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/05/2022 One of the most useful extensions in my day-to-day browser use. Reddit comments contain a lot more insightful information compared to YouTube comments, which I've benefited a lot from since I installed this a few months ago. Love it!

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Marshmello 75 (ID: 0000004e8b96524a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/27/2021 Works Exactly as it Says, Nice

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M Bg (ID: 0000004b51ef446f) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/04/2021 Doesn't work. Needs an update