Did you know that most tropes have thoughtfully written summaries? This extension lets you read them without leaving the page.
Laconic Hover for TV Tropes Extension
This helps if you haven't happened to memorize every trope yet, or if you just want to know what trope a word is linking to, without leaving the page.
See the source code, report issues or add suggestions on GitHub: https://github.com/spookyuser/laconic_hover
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v1.7.0
- Fixed a weird bug where what happened was nothing worked, thanks @savannah!
- Also rewrote it ig?
v1.6.0 Update:
- Fixed everything not working
v1.5.0 Update:
- Improve link redirection handling (thanks @Bpendragon)
- Improve charset error handling (thanks @charset)
- Switch to ts (thanks @me)
- Reduce cache size?
v1.4.2 Update:
- Fixes an issue where hovering caused text to break on chrome (thanks @eroock!)
v1.4.1 Update:
- Updated to tippy js v6.x
- Tropes in images now follow your cursor
- Fixed an issue where popovers would not flip to the bottom when there's no space above them
- Miscellaneous behind the scenes refactoring 🤷♂️
v1.3.0 Update:
- Update dependencies
- Fix serious crash on Firefox
Source Manifest.json
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"version":"1.7.1",
"author":"Spooky User",
"name":"Laconic Hover for TV Tropes",
"description":"Did you know that most tropes have thoughtfully written summaries? This extension lets you read them without leaving the page.",
"permissions":["storage"],
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["*://tvtropes.org/*"],
"js":["content.903826e2.js"],
"run_at":"document_idle",
"all_frames":true,
"css":["content.818396ff.css"]}],
"host_permissions":["*://tvtropes.org/*"]}
How to download and manually install Laconic Hover for TV Tropes extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Laconic Hover for TV Tropes 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 Laconic Hover for TV Tropes extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Laconic Hover for TV Tropes extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Laconic Hover for TV Tropes extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Laconic Hover for TV Tropes 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 Laconic Hover for TV Tropes Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Laconic Hover for TV Tropes extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Laconic Hover for TV Tropes extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Laconic Hover for TV Tropes 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 Laconic Hover for TV Tropes 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 Laconic Hover for TV Tropes extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Laconic Hover for TV Tropes 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 Laconic Hover for TV Tropes extension file
Select and download the Laconic Hover for TV Tropes 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 Laconic Hover for TV Tropes 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 Laconic Hover for TV Tropes 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 Laconic Hover for TV Tropes 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 Laconic Hover for TV Tropes extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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