This extension allow to send articles to Quiet Reader app, a free Mac app that let's you read articles distraction free.

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Version
0.39.0
Update
April 6, 2022
Size
96.28KiB
Developer
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
2.75 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Quiet Reader Extension

Quiet Reader extension to send articles to Quiet Reader app. Quiet Reader is a free Mac app that let's you read articles (from your browser) or text highlights (from any app) distraction free. We take away all the ads, notifications, tabs and messy desktop so you can focus on what you're reading.

** Please note your need the accompanying Mac app for this extension to work! **
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"This extension allow to send articles to Quiet Reader app, a free Mac app that let's you read articles distraction free.",
"version":"0.39.0",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"Quiet Reader",
"background":{"service_worker":"background.bundle.js"},
"commands":{"sendTextToQuietReader":{"suggested_key":"Ctrl+Shift+Comma",
"description":"Sends article to Quiet Reader App"}},
"action":{"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_icon":"icon-34.png"},
"icons":{"128":"icon-128.png"},
"content_scripts":[{"run_at":"document_start",
"matches":["http://*/*",
"https://*/*",
""],
"js":["contentScript.bundle.js"],
"css":["content.styles.css"]}],
"devtools_page":"devtools.html",
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["content.styles.css",
"icon-128.png",
"icon-34.png"],
"matches":[]}]}
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How to download and manually install Quiet Reader extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Quiet Reader 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 Quiet Reader extension file

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

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User reviews

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Sacha ZD (ID: 000000020fcad4c9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/25/2023 I like the app but I mostly read papers online with chrome and the app doesn't detect the extension. I could select text but selecting a long article is tiering and cmd+A also select menue bar, ad...

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Cléry ARQUE-FERRADOU (ID: 000000d816b91ba1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/21/2022 A really promising extension !!

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Spencer Imbrock (ID: 000000fcd8bff082) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/02/2022 Not working on Mac OS Ventura + Chrome. Tells me the extension isn't downloaded when it is. When I click on the icon in the extensions area, it tells me the companion mac app isn't installed, which it also is. Occasionally I'll click the ⌘⇧E hotkey and it'll switch to an article view, but most of the time it tells me to install the already-installed components. In it's current state, it needs updating.

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Guillaume Masson-Delisle (ID: 0000009632a398c7) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/29/2022 Same problem as everybody else. Using Brave which uses Chromium.

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Roman Surgent (ID: 0000004db746bd90) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/24/2022 Not working with macOs + chrome. Both app and extension installed but when I want to activate quiet reader I always receive and error message extension not found. It wants me to enable the extension or download the mac app however everything is set as it suppose to. Tried it in Safari and it works seamlessly even without any need of extension, just the mac app. So I guess the Chrome Extension is causing the problems. Fix would be highly appreciated.