Turns every web page into a Mind Map
MindPane Extension
* Pleasantly read the document in a Mind Map
* Ads are eliminated in the Mind Map
* 16 Mind Map themes can be chosen
* 8 Mind Map Layouts can be chosen
* Export the Mind Map as a high quality PNG image
## Why MindPane?
In today's fast-paced digital world, skimming and comprehending web content efficiently is more important than ever. Traditional methods of reading through long articles or reports can be time-consuming and often lead to missed details. MindPane changes this by offering:
- Instant Visualization: Get a clear and concise Mind Map of the web page content, so you can understand its structure at a glance.
- Easy Navigation: Jump seamlessly between topics and sections without losing your place or focus.
- Enhanced Retention: Visually organized content helps improve information retention and comprehension.
- User-Friendly Interface: A clean and intuitive design that makes browsing content effortless and enjoyable.
## Who Is It For?
MindPane is perfect for:
- Researchers and Students: Quickly gather insights from academic articles or long papers.
- Professionals: Speed up your workflow by navigating complex reports or documentation with ease.
- Avid Readers: Enhance your reading experience with a better overview of articles and blogs.
## How to use
After installing this extension, pin the MindPane extension to the browser toolbar.
According to the rules of the Extensions Store, extension can not work on the store pages and home page.
Please open any other article pages (for example, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenAI) after installing this extension and click the MindPane icon from the browser toolbar to check how the extension will work on it.
## 16 Mind Map themes
- Business Blue
- Cherry Party
- Colorful Clear
- Colorful Fancy
- Concise Blue
- Deep Forest
- Distinctive
- Fresh
- Green Ray
- Monochrome
- Navigator
- Pragmatic
- Robotic
- Romantic
- Simplified
- Silent Night
## 8 Mind Map layouts
- Clockwise
- Anti-clockwise
- Left to Right
- Right to Left
- Downward
- Upward
- Leftward
- Rightward
## Feedback
Thanks for checking out MindPane - we'd really love to know your impression about this Chrome extension. Please don't hesitate to let us know your thoughts and suggestions!
Community: https://discord.gg/3Bbcd3yZNq
Email: [email protected]
X (Twitter): @document_node (https://x.com/document_node)
## Changelog
All notable changes to this extension will be documented in this section.
### [1.2.1] - 2024-11-12
- Enhanced styling of preview content for better readability and presentation.
- Resolved issues with jump links, ensuring smoother navigation and link accuracy.
### [1.2.0] - 2024-11-04
- Enhanced the reliability of content parsing and display from web pages.
- Resolved issues to ensure the preview and Mind Map reload each time the extension icon is clicked, capturing the latest content even after navigating to a different page.
### [1.1.0] - 2023-08-22
- Added print support for preview content
- Fixed bookmark links issue for some websites
- Improved Mind Map text drawing algorithm
### [1.0.4] - 2023-03-21
- Improved the design of interaction between extension and web page
- Fixed code block display issue in preview area
### [1.0.3] - 2023-02-16
- Improved preview layout by not showing elements with empty text content
### [1.0.2] - 2023-02-14
- Fixed issues of show Mind Map on Sentry documentation pages and Github gist
### [1.0.1] - 2023-02-13
- Save user preferences of theme, layout, and splitter position
- Added a Discord community link on the sidebar
### [1.0.0] - 2023-02-08
- Initial release including basic features
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install MindPane extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install MindPane 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 MindPane extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install MindPane extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download MindPane extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a MindPane 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 MindPane Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the MindPane extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the MindPane extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for MindPane 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 MindPane 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 MindPane extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install MindPane 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 MindPane extension file
Select and download the MindPane 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 MindPane 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 MindPane 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 MindPane 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 MindPane extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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