Add a context-menu for dict.cc

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1.1.1
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February 7, 2024
Size
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Manifest Version
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dict.cc context menu Extension

This extension adds a new line to your context menu, where you can easily translate the selected word on dict.cc


Cool! But there is an extension. Why do you created the same again?

You may have noticed that there already is an extension which integrates dict.cc in your browsers context menu.

But in my opinion it was doing too much. The context menu really annoyed me.

My workflow when i wish to translate something is actually the following:

1. i open a new tab (ctrl+t)
2. type dic
3. paste the word/phrase i want to get translated
4. close the tab

But when iam reading long texts, i would prefere a mouse-only solution.

Why should i use it?
1) It's easy to use
2) It's unobtrusive
3) It works well
4) It does not use any system resources until you open your context menu
5) It's open source! (Source: https://github.com/BreiteSeite/chrome-extension-dict-cc)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_extensionName__", "version": "1.1.1", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "permissions": [ "contextMenus" ], "background": { "service_worker": "contextMenu.js" }, "icons": { "128": "static/logo128.png" }, "default_locale": "en"}
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How to download and manually install dict.cc context menu extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download dict.cc context menu extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a dict.cc context menu 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 dict.cc context menu Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install dict.cc context menu 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 dict.cc context menu extension file

Select and download the dict.cc context menu 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 dict.cc context menu 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 dict.cc context menu 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 dict.cc context menu 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 dict.cc context menu extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Sertaç Kamaş (ID: 000000f8825d8452) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/02/2018 BASARILI

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Jack Ripper (ID: 0000009ffccb9411) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/20/2014 Leider nur Weiterleitung zur Dict-cc-Webseite und nicht Anzeige der Übersetzung in einem Tooltip

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Matthias Vollmer (ID: 00000005d80da51b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/23/2014 klasse. nicht zuletzt die sachliche erklärung von funktion, effektivem nutzen und ursprung der idee der erweiterung haben mich überzeugt. die geschaffene erwartungshaltung wird exakt erfüllt. danke

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Christian Albrecht (ID: 000000b9566d4d51) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/26/2014 Es gibt bereits eine andere Erweiterung mit ähnlicher Funktion, welche mit einem Doppelklick auf das zu Suchende Wort aktiviert wird. Diese Erweiterung hier funktioniert über das markieren des Wortes und dann über einen Klick in das Kontextmenü. Super schnell und einfach. Saubere Arbeit. Ich persönlich fände es noch angenehmer, wenn ich das Wort vorher nicht markieren müsste, sondern einfach einen Rechtsklick darauf machen könnte, aber man kann ja nicht alles haben! :-)

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Jan Korbelik (ID: 00000067bc76285b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/02/2013 Sehr zufrieden damit ... schnell und praktisch, dict.cc ist ein der besten Online-wörterbücher