AI based webpage article summarizer

Latest Version

Version
0.1
Update
April 7, 2023
Size
707KiB
Developer
abridgit.com
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.43478 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Tabs
Scripting
Identity
Storage
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AbridgIt Extension

AbridgIt is a simple browser extension that makes it easy to summarize any long article you find on the web with a single click. When you visit any web page that has a lot of text, click on the AbridgIt browser extension and it will automatically summarize the text and show you the abridged version. AbridgIt uses modern artificial intelligence services such as Chat GPT along with our own custom intelligence to pull the important copy from a page, summarize it and quickly display it to the user.
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version": 3, "name": "AbridgIt", "version": "0.1", "icons": {"48": "assets/48x48.png", "72": "assets/72x72.png", "96": "assets/96x96.png", "192": "assets/192x192.png"}, "description": "AI based webpage article summarizer", "action": {"default_title": "AbridgIt", "default_popup": "index.html", "default_icon": {"48": "assets/48x48.png"}}, "permissions": ["activeTab", "tabs", "scripting", "identity", "storage"], "host_permissions": ["*://*/*"], "background": {"service_worker": "src/background.js"}, "oauth2": {"client_id": "516881951356-tf81fiblbd30dacho986278nvush4221.apps.googleusercontent.com", "scopes": ["profile", "email", "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.email", "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.profile"]}, "content_scripts": [{"matches": ["*://*/*"], "js": ["src/content.js"]}], "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAkwCS+67KHJORqS4e5BZY67mTIKoNWgalsWn7PrGSVciJRgc+pdcfL3dOtwVRxNXoGtuDEBSBZfw9yaOZvyJtqT235qODL8+Haftil1jvoQuw++UNhrMycpg1CzOuAf8xXonzUNXK06P9++Tvnk5lsZWBJbdt7bV22SxzgjSOqHR26ZbqZaYt1ZyKAlJBsC+/sbfQG7cF5HUVhh5pRhmYO4GeDIeZ+SRdj5wFZLh1H60mbS0K70Wf8VuXLFyZdbQ6YUVFOLOYe2hAfv14qKRychMDSdBzLrpgWndcVrPLn9cYvhUeRZAOccI6TPlYkyOOwEgV6eFEPl3gl2F4MKpCdQIDAQAB"}
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How to download and manually install AbridgIt extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install AbridgIt 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 AbridgIt extension file

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

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User reviews

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David Metcalfe (ID: 0000006d62f043cd) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/14/2023 Needs a lot of polish, performance improvements, and should support users providing their own API keys.

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Jon Finegold (ID: 00000009b1a0cdce) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/05/2023 People send me a lot of articles to read - this is a cool way to save time - great use of ChatGPT