Bookmark manager that makes you smart(er)

Latest Version

Version
1.1.0
Update
October 5, 2022
Size
837KiB
Developer
brainytab.com
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.57895 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
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BrainyTab Extension

Elegant new tab browser extension that makes you smart(er) and lets you save and manage your bookmarks easily. Super-fast search included.

A Cognitive Bias, Mental Model or Dark Pattern explained every time you open a new tab to help improve your decision-making process.

Cognitive Biases
Based on the Cognitive Bias Codex print from DesignHacks. We researched and added definitions for each bias.

Mental Models
A curated list of over 300 mental models from various books and sources to help you make better decisions.

Dark Patterns
Based on 'Dark Patterns at Scale: Findings from a Crawl of 11K Shopping Websites'. An ever-growing list of patterns designed to make you buy stuff.

The goal of this extension is to enable you to develop your critical thinking skills; you should be able to identify more biases in yourself and maybe even learn how to correct them.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "BrainyTab", "version": "1.1.0", "description": "Bookmark manager that makes you smart(er)", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "128": "./icons/BrainyTab_128.png" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "chrome-browser-extension.html" }, "action": { "default_title": "new mv3", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": "./icons/BrainyTab_51.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "activeTab" ], "optional_permissions": [ "bookmarks" ]}
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How to download and manually install BrainyTab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install BrainyTab 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 BrainyTab extension file

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

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User reviews

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Samuele gg (ID: 000000b00bfe818f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/10/2023 Mancano contatori di segnalibri, preferiti, cartelle e tags; Mancano i tags, opzioni di multi-selezione e apertura di tutti i links di una cartella. Bookmarks, favorites, folders and tags counters are missing; tags, multi-selection options and opening all links in a folder are missing.

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LaQuan Wunderman (ID: 00000014f6fca3a8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/23/2023 Can you please delete the white background before it loads the page, it create a contrast with the dark theme that is quite epileptic. Gif: https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExOWM5MG9jeGk5dHpvNmd4Ymp2OGNta3c2enJydzV4dTZ0ZTVhMWZzaiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/xwd5X2xmvNx1WDONfD/giphy.gif

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Emad Abduldayem (ID: 0000001654e030c6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/20/2023 sooo much underrated extension, this should be number 1 featured extension! I've been using it for more than 2 years every day, and I bet it'll stick with me for life. Much appreciated ❤❤

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Ilkka Kodisoja (ID: 00000063635c46d4) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/10/2023 The flash white blank page before it load is the most annoying thing... please solve it

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Peter Norlindh (ID: 0000007feb3e494f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/17/2022 I really like the packaging. It adds value to my day without being invasive. Would love to see this in Firefox too :)