A chrome extension for Great News. Turn Links & Files → Personalized Newsletters

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
November 12, 2024
Size
552KiB
Developer
greatnews.ai
Category
Users
4
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
Storage
Identity
ContextMenus
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Great News Extension

# Great News: Turn Links into Insights

Great News is your personal knowledge assistant, transforming the way you consume and share information online. With a simple text message, turn any link into a concise, actionable summary.

## Key Features:
- **Instant Summaries**: Send links via text to [email protected] and receive quick, digestible summaries.
- **Content Creation**: Transform summaries into engaging newsletters, social posts, or articles.
- **Easy Sharing**: Build your brand and influence by sharing curated insights with your audience.
- **Versatile Applications**: From business reports to tech innovations, health research to educational materials, stay informed across various domains.

## How to Use Great News:

1. **Right-Click Method**:
- Find an interesting article or page.
- Right-click anywhere on the page.
- Select \"Great News\" from the menu.
- Choose \"Save\" to store the link for later or \"Summarize\" for an instant summary.

2. **Extension Icon Method**:
- Click the Great News icon in your Chrome toolbar.
- The extension will summarize the current page you're on.

It's that easy! Get summaries and save interesting content with just a click or two.

## Why Choose Great News?
- **Time-Saving**: Get the essence of articles without reading lengthy texts.
- **Information Overload Solution**: Cut through the noise of daily news and information.
- **Productivity Boost**: Quickly grasp key points from multiple sources.
- **Learning Aid**: Simplify complex topics for easier understanding.

Whether you're a busy professional, a curious student, or anyone looking to stay informed efficiently, Great News is your go-to tool for turning information into knowledge.

Install Great News today and revolutionize how you consume and share content online!
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"A chrome extension for Great News. Turn Links & Files \u2192 Personalized Newsletters",
"version":"1.1",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"Great News",
"options_page":"options.html",
"permissions":["tabs",
"activeTab",
"storage",
"identity",
"contextMenus",
"notifications"],
"background":{"service_worker":"background.bundle.js"},
"action":{"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_icon":"greatnewssquare.png"},
"icons":{"128":"greatnewssquare.png"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["http://*/*",
"https://*/*",
""],
"js":["contentScript.bundle.js"],
"css":["content.styles.css"]}],
"devtools_page":"devtools.html",
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["content.styles.css",
"greatnewssquare.png",
" "],
"matches":[""]}],
"oauth2":{"client_id":"657219480157-dgvjrb02r6p7fj53mk28d5r02jovqkna.apps.googleusercontent.com",
"scopes":["openid",
"email",
"profile",
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.email",
"https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.profile"]},
"key":"MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAwss4j6683tjQksNkRzGTArObq2T/81/OrmOTieNDAZ4dlSR33x/zL4vEfhQQ274m9jU81PIoeON2m+/jA3mdurXxN9p+yY2D/xCWt9FCGQdm1jJ71Mhx+vMlWj/6919e6eP3fdkN7FCM5tIBVtgVMQaILSYp2AtAu0VFXSaD94nRMalX2MlmPw9v3u+9fmJnvapRZWpfd4qlVgFpz+G9BbpMS+l2WZYRxB+1aqT/o+j1hEKntHvMqphF/Zva+L76oSZqwWreq5UUsiU3eZUh8YVvy8ENUyteo+cP0TSawZzJb6A+GIUFeS1mcmIraLrwmJQ6Nom6NfXLxcmHvO4HewIDAQAB"}
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How to download and manually install Great News extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Great News 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 Great News extension file

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

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