Allows YC applicants to export their YC application into HTML to be used for reviewing. Share with advisors, YC alumni, friends

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Version
0.1
Update
September 18, 2014
Size
40.68KiB
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Category
Users
71
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Https://apply.ycombinator.com/app/edit
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YC Review - Easy YC Application Sharer Extension

YC Review allows start-ups who are applying to YC to automatically take their online YC application and export it into a format that is easy to copy and paste into a Google Document, HackPad, or any other text-based collaborative tool. Once you create a Google Document you can share this with co-founders, advisors, or friends to give you feedback before you finally submit.

***** NOTE ****** NO INFORMATION IS SAVED TO ANY SERVER. SOURCE CODE IS AVAILABLE HERE: https://github.com/philipdesmedt/ycappreview

This is not officially endorsed by YCombinator or any of it's affiliates.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install YC Review - Easy YC Application Sharer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download YC Review - Easy YC Application Sharer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YC Review - Easy YC Application Sharer 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 YC Review - Easy YC Application Sharer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install YC Review - Easy YC Application Sharer 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 YC Review - Easy YC Application Sharer extension file

Select and download the YC Review - Easy YC Application Sharer 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 YC Review - Easy YC Application Sharer 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 YC Review - Easy YC Application Sharer 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 YC Review - Easy YC Application Sharer 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 YC Review - Easy YC Application Sharer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Sina Meraji (ID: 000000980f966486) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/10/2022 Doesn't work

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Yoodlize (ID: 000000cbbede7e3a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/17/2019 Worked flawlessly

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Karolis Karalevicius (ID: 000000d8f26122d0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/30/2014 Well done! solving a true pain-point for every applicant.