Minimal LLM tool that solves programming problems - from a sidebar.

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
November 14, 2024
Size
23.49KiB
Developer
snapanswer.io
Category
Users
48
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Identity
ActiveTab
Tabs
Alarms
Scripting
ClipboardRead
Notifications
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SnapAnswer Extension

Minimal Chrome LLM sidebar for software engineers

❤️ Why do I create SnapAnswer ❤️

As an engineer with over 15 years in software development, I found myself constantly relying on Claude LLM for my daily work these days - from code reviews to documentation checks and writing quick code snippets. But like many of us, I struggle with having too many Chrome tabs open, often losing track of my Claude conversation.

I created this simple sidebar extension to solve my own problem, and I hope it helps other engineers too. It lets you quickly pull up Claude whenever you need it and hide it when you're done - no more searching through tabs!

While it's a humble solution, it's made my workflow much smoother, especially when I need quick help with:
🔥 Reviewing code
🔥 Looking over design docs
🔥 Writing code snippets and unit tests
🔥 Creating bash scripts, or SQL queries
🔥 Fixing LaTeX!!

I'm sharing this with fellow engineers who might face the same challenges. It's nothing fancy, but I hope you find it as useful as I do in your daily work.

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💻 How to get started:
🔸Click the \"Add to Chrome\" button and pin it to your toolbar.
🔸Go to https://snapanswer.io
🔸Use Google auth to sign up for a free account.
🔸Start using the sidebar!

📪 If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you and make this extension better together!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "SnapAnswer", "version": "1.1", "description": "Minimal LLM tool that solves programming problems - from a sidebar.", "permissions": [ "storage", "identity", "activeTab", "tabs", "alarms", "scripting", "clipboardRead", "notifications" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://api.snapanswer.io/*", "https://www.googleapis.com/oauth2/*", "https://www.snapanswer.io/*" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.min.js", "type": "module" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "32": "icons/icon32.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "32": "icons/icon32.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["sidebar.html", "styles/sidebar.css"], "matches": [""] } ], "oauth2": { "client_id": "243731529168-j5lflb906hsf9mv9u19p53cjruggd8s2.apps.googleusercontent.com", "scopes": [ "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.email", "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.profile", "openid" ] }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+9", "mac": "Command+Shift+9" }, "description": "Trigger the extension from keyboard" } }}
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How to download and manually install SnapAnswer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install SnapAnswer 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 SnapAnswer extension file

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

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