SkipShout

Latest Version

Version
3.0
Update
May 8, 2016
Size
120KiB
Developer
vaacarmy.com
Category
Users
14
Rating
4.33333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
WebRequest
Tabs
WebRequestBlocking
Http://vaac-army.herokuapp.com/*
*://*/*
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SkipShout Extension

Get the future faster - SkipShout moves you through video advertisements with just your voice! There's never a wait to get your videos loaded - with SkipShout, you can immediately speak a code that gets you straight to your video.
More than an ad block, SkipShout gives back to the video creators. Without blocking ads, creators still get money from the ads while you still get straight to the good stuff. It sounds like a revolution, because it is. Get video freedom - interact with your videos on your terms, using your voice. Install now and take control of ads, without hurting video creators by using traditional ad blockers.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "SkipShout", "short_name": "SkipShout", "version": "3.0", "description": "SkipShout", "icons": { "16": "media/skipshout.png", "48": "media/skipshout.png", "128": "media/skipshout.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "media/skipshout.png", "default_popup":"popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "vendor/async.js", "vendor/underscore-min.js", "background.js"] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://www.youtube.com/*"], "css": [ "content/css/style.css" ], "js" : [ "vendor/async.js", "content/page.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "content/templates.html", "content/media/interstitial.mp4", "content/media/phrasebg.png", "content/media/promptbg.png", "content/media/up_arrow_sign.png" ], "permissions": [ "storage", "webRequest", "tabs", "webRequestBlocking", "http://vaac-army.herokuapp.com/*", "*://*/*" ], "options_page": "options/index.html"}
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How to download and manually install SkipShout extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install SkipShout 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 SkipShout extension file

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

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User reviews

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Roan M. (ID: 000000e582644920) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/20/2015 Sucks

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Capitolcityrecords atxmusic (ID: 000000e11da7acb6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/25/2015 Does what it say's it does!

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Marco G (ID: 000000944b368d16) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/16/2015 helps alot, download this!!!!!

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Stan Wong (ID: 000000248f22042a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2015 Great option if you don't want to watch ads.

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Emanuel Saba (ID: 00000059c6034085) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/27/2015 This is a FANTASTIC solution to finally accelerate all those annoying ads that I am "forced" to watch on YouTube. The voice recognition works flawlessly! Very well done. I will continue to use as a daily addition to my web browsing. Thank you VAAC Army for finally resolving an age-old problem since the day the internet was born!