Remove garbage from URLs.

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December 20, 2023
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Neat URL Extension

Neat URL cleans URLs, removing parameters such as Google Analytics' utm parameters.

Example
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Before:
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Ioquake3-Auto-Updater&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Phoronix+(Phoronix)

After:
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Ioquake3-Auto-Updater

Custom rules can be added using the global format or the domain specific format (parameter@domain). A domain specific parameter would be, for example, [email protected].

Parameter rules
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A parameter is something that starts with ?. You can add your own parameter in the options of Neat URL. The ? is ommitted in the options, so a ?ved parameter becomes \"ved\". There are a few exceptions to this rule (see below)

Parameters can be global (for every domain):
utm_source

Parameters can contain @ signs (domain-specific):
[email protected]

Parameters can contain @ signs with a wildcard so every subdomain will match too:
param@*.wired.com

Parameters can contain @ signs with a wildcard at the end of a domain name (matches every domain name which begins with \"google\" and ends in an unknown suffix:
param@google.*

Parameters can also apply globally (first rule), except for a (wilcard) domain (second rule):

ref
[email protected]

The excluded domain always takes precedence. Should you include \"ref\" and \"!ref\", \"!ref\" will apply.

Other valid parameters (exceptions to the ? rule):
#xtor=RSS-8 (remove this parameter - be sure to include its value as well when you are using anchor tags)
#[email protected]
$/ref@amazon.* (remove everything after /ref on amazon domains - this will only apply when there are no query parameters left after removing the filtered query parameters)
$$/ref@amazon.* (remove everything after /ref on amazon domains - this will always apply, even when there are other query parameters after removing the filtered query parameters - this option is available because the user should be in control but beware that double dollar signs are dangerous, it might break the URL)

Invalid parameters:
param@*.google.* (too many wildcards)
!ved (this is some random string - not supported, but it might work)
/ref@amazon.*$ (dollar sign should be at the beginning)

History
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Neat URL is based on Lean URL. Neat URL contains a few improvements:
* set your own URL parameters on the options page (to reach feature parity with Pure URL)
* fixed for recent Firefox versions
* a nice animation in the toolbar (can be changed or disabled)
* domain-specific blocked parameters (to reach feature parity with Pure URL)
* wildcard domain-specific blocked parameters

Bug reports and feature requests
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You can open an issue on GitHub. Please include \"Neat URL\" in the title of the newly created issue: https://github.com/Smile4ever/Neat-URL/issues/new
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Neat URL", "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "homepage_url": "http://itsafeature.org", "manifest_version": 2, "version": "5.0.0", "default_locale": "en", "background": { "scripts": [ "browser-polyfill.min.js", "background.js", "toolbaricon.js" ] }, "icons": { "48": "icons/dark/neaturl-48.png", "96": "icons/dark/neaturl-96-state0.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "notifications", "contextMenus", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "tabs", "" ], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icons/dark/neaturl-96-state0.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Neat URL extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Neat URL 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 Neat URL extension file

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

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User reviews

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Dan Lourenco (ID: 000000f286602910) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/23/2023 Watch out for malware on this extension. This extension inserts affiliate links into Google search results.

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Cuenta deshabilitada (ID: 0000009d0733ab0a) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/24/2023 2 days ago fail with google ... repair this

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Kee Chuan Loh (ID: 000000984509a94d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/31/2023 Need a little bit of reading configuration, works well!

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lee fc (ID: 0000000b2db4b108) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/08/2023 2023.04 [email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected]

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Varniit Professional (ID: 00000013ab354b9b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/18/2023 Not working. Doesn't clean up the url. Checked on several google searches to begin with.