Summarizes Wikipedia pages and displays the summary in a pop-up box.

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
December 4, 2024
Size
11.74KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Wikipedia Summarizer Extension

Wikipedia Summarizer is a browser extension to extract and summarize the main content of any Wikipedia page. Its primary goal is to provide concise, easy-to-read summary of an article without having to scroll through the entire page.

Key Features:
1. Automated Content Extraction:
- The summarizer intelligently identifies and extracts relevant content from Wikipedia articles, focusing on the main sections of the page.

2. Concise Summaries:
- It condenses the extracted content into a brief summary, providing users with the key points and essential information.

3. Customizable Visuals:
- A visually appealing, draggable summary box is displayed on the screen. The design dynamically changes with random themes for a fresh and engaging look.

4. Clipboard Functionality:
- Users can easily copy the summary to their clipboard with a single click, enabling quick sharing or note-taking.

5. Draggable Interface:
- The summary box is draggable, allowing users to reposition it anywhere on their screen for convenience.

6. Optimized for Wikipedia:
- The script is tailored specifically for Wikipedia pages, ensuring accuracy and relevance in content extraction.

How It Works:
1. Scans the current Wikipedia page for content in key sections like paragraphs, headers, and main article bodies.
2. It processes the extracted text and identifies the most important sentences based on keywords and context.
3. A summary box is injected into the page, displaying the condensed information and offering a Copy button for user interaction.

Use Cases:
- Quick Learning: Ideal for students or researchers who need to grasp the main ideas of an article quickly.
- Efficient Browsing: Saves time by eliminating the need to read long articles.
- Content Curation: Helps content creators extract insights and key points for further research or presentation.

The Wikipedia Summarizer is a perfect tool for anyone looking to streamline their reading experience on Wikipedia while retaining access to critical information at a glance.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Wikipedia Summarizer", "version": "1.0", "description": "Summarizes Wikipedia pages and displays the summary in a pop-up box.", "permissions": ["activeTab"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.wikipedia.org/*"], "js": ["content.js"] } ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Wikipedia Summarizer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Wikipedia Summarizer 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 Wikipedia Summarizer extension file

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

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