Chrome Extension to inject random quotes in your Gmail signature.

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Version
2.0.3
Update
August 17, 2024
Size
142KiB
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Users
379
Rating
3.63158 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Random Signature Quotes for Gmail™ Extension

Automatically injects your favorite quotes in your outgoing emails, both original composes and replies. Click on the extension icon, located by clicking on the \"puzzle\" icon in the top right of the browser, to load the quote manager screen.

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Version 2.0.3 fixes the deprecated DOMNodeInserted event removal by replacing with MutationObserver, which prevented quotes from being injected as of Chrome version 127.0.6533.120.

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Version 2.0.2 includes a bug fix where a fade-in and fade-out on save feature was causing errors in the JSON panel.

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This is version 2.0.1 of Random Signature Quotes for Gmail™, which includes the ability to add quotes to the signature for replies, not just initially composed messages. This has been a highly requested feature for many years now. 2.0.1 also includes upgrades to the extension architecture, moving from manifest v2 to v3, Chrome's newer extension platform.

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Version 1.0.0 contained major improvements to the quote manager, accessible at the top right in the address bar. 1.0.0 made it much easier to add, edit, or remove quotes, without dealing with the complicated JSON markup from the previous version.

For power users, the JSON panel is still available, in case you want to export quotes or re-import a bulk collection of quotes.

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To help inspire others, and so I could more easily see quotes I enjoyed hearing from famous, successful technology startup founders and other influential people, I wanted something that would put those quotes randomly in my Gmail signature.

Well, there wasn't anything out there that did that, so I created something that did. I specifically wanted to be able to control the quotes myself.

When you install this extension, my hand-picked quotes are selected by default, but you can change them by clicking the page action 'S' icon next to the favorites star in the address bar and editing the quotes.

The quotes are stored as a JavaScript array, so you may want to export them to a nice text editor like Sublime text if you're going to make extensive changes via the JSON editor.

Gmail™ is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "content_scripts": [ { "exclude_globs": [ ], "exclude_matches": [ ], "include_globs": [ "*//mail.google.com*" ], "js": ["js/lib/jquery-3.7.1.min.js", "quotes.js", "js/randomQuoteContentScript.js" ], "matches": [ "*://mail.google.com/*" ], "run_at": "document_idle" } ], "description": "Chrome Extension to inject random quotes in your Gmail signature.", "name": "Random Signature Quotes for Gmail\u2122", "version": "2.0.3", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": ["storage"], "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": ["js/lib/jquery-3.7.1.min.map"], "matches": ["*://mail.google.com/*"] }], "action": { "default_icon": { "19": "images/S-logo-19.png", "38": "images/S-logo-38.png" }, "default_title": "Edit Signatures", "default_popup": "quoteManagerPageActionSimple.html" }, "icons": { "16": "images/S-logo-16.png", "48": "images/S-logo-48.png", "128": "images/S-logo-128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Random Signature Quotes for Gmail™ extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Random Signature Quotes for Gmail™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Random Signature Quotes for Gmail™ 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 Random Signature Quotes for Gmail™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Random Signature Quotes for Gmail™ 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 Random Signature Quotes for Gmail™ extension file

Select and download the Random Signature Quotes for Gmail™ 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 Random Signature Quotes for Gmail™ 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 Random Signature Quotes for Gmail™ 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 Random Signature Quotes for Gmail™ 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 Random Signature Quotes for Gmail™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Paul T Brown (ID: 000000111fad018d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/08/2024 I've been trying to find a way to insert a random tagline in Gmail forever. I used to use Outlook and I wrote my own VBA script to do it but since I migrated to Gmail my emails have been boring with it. I can't believe I never found this until now! Excellent job on this, much appreciated! EDIT 31-JUL-2024 --- Sometime in the last week or so, it looks some update to Chrome has broken this. I no longer get a quote in my signature. I don't know exactly when it broke. I tried removing and re-installing the extension to no avail. 😭😭 EDIT #2 7-AUG-2024 --- I've logged an issue on your github for this, please let me know how I can help troubleshoot and find the root cause. thanks!

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Jean Claude (ID: 000000f1125f4a85) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/15/2023 Hello I would have like to use your extension but no quotes are injected in my emails I can, however, access the quotes panel. When I go to to inspect the popup I see those 2 errors: failed to load resource: net::ERR-FILE-NOT-FOUND glyphicons-halflings-regular.woff:1 failed to load resource: net::ERR-FILE-NOT-FOUND glyphicons-halflings-regular.ttf:1

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Yosh Mantinband (ID: 000000808382e0d7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/22/2023 EDIT 2023-05-22 Still works great! And James (the developer) is very responsive. I reported a couple bugs in the latest version a few days ago and he's already posted an update that fixes them! I continue to recommend this add-on highly! --- original review from 2017 --- Works as advertised. It was straightforward converting my Quotes.txt file into JSON (albeit I was challenged by some embedded tab characters, but I found & removed those) and then I pasted it in & the extension does the job. Recommended. It will be nice when it supports replies, but it already has value for me with its existing functionality. And here's an easy workaround for replies that I've learned. Just pop out the reply. When you do that, a quote is appended. Thanks!

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Jeremy Nicholls (ID: 000000c8de0de6bd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/24/2022 Great! Here are my HHGTG quotes as JSON - https://docs.google.com/document/d/12sjHL8N40mJVNo6sMzhNomA7MsRRwi8GTyqdE1_VBS0/edit?usp=sharing

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Jeanne Mawad (ID: 0000009d32efdd0e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/12/2022 works as it says it works!