Quickly search on Jisho.org

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Version
0.4
Update
March 21, 2024
Size
156KiB
Developer
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
4.8 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Jisho Extension Extension

Allows you to search quickly on Jisho.org by right-clicking on selected text. If you are searching for a single kanji, the extension will navigate directly to the #kanji page on Jisho.org. The extension also adds a toolbar button with a popup for entering text directly, which may be useful when copying and pasting text from another program.

NOTE: This extension is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Jisho.org.

This extension is open source: https://github.com/gbrixey/jisho-extension
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Jisho Extension", "version": "0.4", "description": "Quickly search on Jisho.org", "action": { "default_icon": "icon128.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": [ "contextMenus" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Jisho Extension extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Jisho Extension 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 Jisho Extension extension file

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

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User reviews

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David Ribeiro (ID: 0000003a55a23175) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/06/2022 I was sad to see that it opens a separate window instead of a pop-up.

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Alex (ID: 000000c24f338e78) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/03/2022 Takes you to the Jisho website when you enter a prompt. Would be nicer if it gave you results straight in the extension window for a quick lookup, but it's still very good.

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すずの (ID: 0000001c9cae5147) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/08/2022 Can quick go to Jisho website, very helpful!

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César Anthony (ID: 0000009f2f5eb838) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/15/2021 Bastante útil cuando no sabes el kanji.

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。 やわっこ (‪やわっこ うoう 卍‬) (ID: 0000006a586dd06a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/24/2021 Uno de los mejores diccionarios ahora en el alcance de tu boton derecho :) selecciona, boton derecho, buscar en Jisho.org, una chulada One of the best dictionaries now in the reach of your right button :) select, right button, search Jisho.org, a cool one