The one tool for all news insight.

Latest Version

Version
1.4.5
Update
June 22, 2023
Size
5.33MiB
Developer
getsourcer.com
Category
Users
207
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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Sourcer Extension

Sourcer helps you verify your news and identify credible information online. We use artificial intelligence to analyse any news article you visit, allowing you to quickly compare multiple articles from different sources and help you determine the credibility of news articles. Sourcer also helps you improve your media literacy skills and develop a broader perspective on current issues.

With Sourcer, you can read news faster, smarter and better. You can access detailed information, such as insight about the author and a credibility score for any article, in just one click. You can also see related articles from different sources and perspectives to get a more balanced view of the topic and can find a summary to quickly skim through any article.

Sourcer is the essential tool to bring back trust in online information. Whether you are a student, a teacher, a journalist, or just a curious reader, Sourcer can help you become a pro news reader.

We don't tell you what to trust. We make the news transparent so you can make informed decisions. Find out more on our website: https://getsourcer.com

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FEATURES
Article metadata: Get structured information on any news article with all metadata in one neat overview.

Social credentials: Find the socials and credentials of news article authors, their location and description.

Quick summary: Compress any news article in just a few sentences. A useful filtering step to decide what is important to you.

Related articles: Find articles related to the topic you are reading, helping you out of your bubble and broaden your perspective.

Premium features coming soon!

PRIVACY
We store all your personal data locally in your browser. All usage data is anonymised and is only used to improve our services. Find out more about how our algorithms work at: https://getsourcer.com/transparency

SUPPORT
Feel free to reach out to us anytime at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Sourcer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Sourcer 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 Sourcer extension file

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

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User reviews

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Joren de Goede (ID: 00000051ce9d4910) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/06/2022 Amazing tool! Simple and works very well! In a time where fake news is dividing us, Sourcer is crucial. Cannot wait how this tool will develop further.