Provides playback controls for some of the challenges on Duolingo.

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Version
2.7.2
Update
October 23, 2024
Size
71.29KiB
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509
Rating
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Manifest Version
3
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Duolingo TTS Controls Extension

For more detailed information, screenshots, or if you have any support request, visit the development page of the extension here:
https://github.com/blmage/duolingo-tts-controls

[Features]

- Adds controls to each sound of the listening / speaking / translation challenges.
- Full controls are available by hovering over the buttons or using the keyboard shortcuts, and feature:
- a rate (speed) slider,
- a volume slider,
- a seek bar,
- a play/pause button,
- a stop button,
- a \"pin\" button (to define the current position as the new starting position).
- Strives to blend seamlessly in Duolingo's UI, and to be compatible with custom themes such as Darklingo++.

[Keyboard shortcuts]

The selected control panel is identifiable by the keyboard icon that is added next to its buttons.

In order to use the keyboard shortcuts, the selected control panel must be focused by pressing [ Ctrl ].

Once focused, the keyboard icon becomes highlighted, and you can use:
- [ Ctrl ] to focus back the answer input,
- [ Tab ] to select (and focus) the next control panel,
- [ < ] / [ > ] to decrease / increase the playback rate (speed) (or [ Ctrl ] + [ ← ] / [ → ]),
- [ ↓ ] / [ ↑ ] to decrease / increase the playback volume,
- [ ← ] / [ → ] to move the position backward / forward,
- [ 0 ] .. [ 9 ] to set the position at 0 .. 90% of the duration,
- [ Home ] to set the position at the start,
- [ End ] to set the position at the end (think of it more or less as a stop button),
- [ Space ] / [ k ]to play / pause the sound (or [ Ctrl ] + [ ↑ ]),
- [ p ] to \"pin\" the current position (the sound will now start from there each time it is played) (or [ Ctrl ] + [ ↓ ]).

Shortcuts behind parentheses are provided as alternatives for when the main ones are not available.

This can happen for example when a \"keyboard-aware\" word bank is available for the current challenge.

[Limitations]

- The extension is deeply tied to the inner workings of Duolingo, meaning that significant changes on their side could (temporarily) break it. If that happens, you can either:
- wait for me to fix it (you can open an issue on the support page if there is none about it yet),
- if you're a developer, try to fix it yourself, then open a related PR on the development page.
- Due to hard limitations with the underlying technology (sounds are not accessible via Ajax requests, preventing us from using the Web Audio API), the volume can not be raised over 100%.

[License]

Duolingo is a registered trademark of Duolingo, Inc. This extension is not affiliated with or endorsed by Duolingo, Inc.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Duolingo TTS Controls extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Duolingo TTS Controls extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Duolingo TTS Controls 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 Duolingo TTS Controls extension file

Select and download the Duolingo TTS Controls 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 Duolingo TTS Controls 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 Duolingo TTS Controls 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 Duolingo TTS Controls 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 Duolingo TTS Controls extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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dave moore (ID: 0000004e89634492) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/09/2023 Very nice extension - exactly what I was looking for. Interface and appearance are really good too! Thanks a lot for your efforts :-)

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neon1ks (ID: 000000289e7bfbff) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/08/2021 Thanks

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Anton Dorozhkin (Doliman100) (ID: 0000005056a84983) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/25/2020 A very useful extension. Thank you very much!