The Definitive Toolbox for Amazon Mechanical Turk

Latest Version

Version
0.5.1
Update
September 10, 2014
Size
533KiB
Developer
Category
Users
224
Rating
3.86957 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
*://*.mturk.com/*
*://*.openturk.com/*
*://*.amazon.com/*
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
ContextMenus
Alarms
Tabs
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Openturk Extension

The Openturk Chrome extension allows you to use MTurk more efficiently: manage your favorite requesters, share HITs you like and work on HITs that other workers have liked, and track your earnings.

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You can find this extension's source code on Github:
https://github.com/openturk/openturk_chrome_extension

Feedback and pull requests are welcome!

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- 0.5.0: Better recommendations page.
- 0.4.9: Enhancing the login/logout mturk detection.
- 0.4.3-0.4.8: Progress on fixing the favorites synchronization issue.
- 0.4.2: Temporarily switch to chrome.storage.local the sync function of Chrome seems buggy.
- 0.4.1: Add the option to open notifications links in new tabs (true by default)
- 0.4: Initial release
- < 0.4: Pre Alpha
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Openturk extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Openturk 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 Openturk extension file

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

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User reviews

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(ID: ) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/04/2018 This app is way outdated, and should no longer be available.

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Kristin (ID: 0000007ec5f2f091) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/27/2017 I loved it, but now it's apparently dead

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T H (ID: 0000002101cf0e90) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/19/2017 Does not work on the new MTurk Worker Site, Please update

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Terry Canaan (ID: 00000086848b9970) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/23/2017 Was really nice, but now apparently dead. Can't login to use the extension, because the site you log into no longer exists. Turk Assist has disappeared, but this zombie piece of crap just stays in the store.

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Freelancer Scam (ID: 0000001f4b988735) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/01/2016 UPDATE November 2016 the extension is dead again ...... It Seems this was dead for some time, but is back and running!! this is a really good extension, i really like how it shows notifications from favorite requester. the bad thing is currently the extension is working with limits since CHROME block some of the extension scripts that have not been updated. Hope there is a new update soon, Thanks!!