This chrome extension clips the selected text on the webpage. These clips can be saved into a text file.

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
June 20, 2018
Size
39.73KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.66667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Notifications
ContextMenus
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ClipIt Extension

This is a simple note clipper extension app that helps you to save the import text you come across while reading a webpage.

After selecting the text you want clip the right click menu option shows a ClipIt option. This option clips the text and adds it over the clipboard popup which can be accessed from the top right of the browser.

This popup acts as a clipboard to see your recently clipped notes.
You can export the notes using \"Export Notes\" into a text file. You may want to clear all the notes over the clipboard whenever you want a fresh clipboard. This could be done through \"Clear Notes\" option.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "ClipIt", "version": "1.0", "description": "This chrome extension clips the selected text on the webpage. These clips can be saved into a text file.", "icons": { "48": "icons/clipit48.png", "128": "icons/clipit128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icons/clipit128.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": ["eventPage.js"], "persistent": false }, "permissions": [ "storage", "notifications", "contextMenus" ]}
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How to download and manually install ClipIt extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install ClipIt 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 ClipIt extension file

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

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Michael Barrett (ID: 0000007273ec4194) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/10/2019 No Support page to post this bug: Using "Export Notes" into a text file in the Downloads folder worrks great but, somewhere in the code Google Drive is removed from the Directory Tree in the left pane of the Chrome File Manager. Requires sign-out and sign-in to restore it.

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Vadim Vokoder (ID: 000000748bf633d2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/25/2019 Thanks for your good app.

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Shilpi Negi (ID: 00000087bb457443) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/22/2018 This is so handy, I'm so glad I found it...