Quickly snip, organize and insert text. Backup-compatible with Clippings.

Latest Version

Version
0.10.4
Update
May 14, 2024
Size
100KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.33333 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
Scripting
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
Commands
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Sniplets Extension

- Want to speed up your work with saved text templates?
- Want to throw some info over from one of your computers to another?
- Moving from Firefox to Chrome and miss your Clippings extension?

This extension 'snips' text from pages you visit (or you can create them manually) and saves them in your browser, allowing you to quickly insert them into forms and editors. Fully backup compatible with the Clippings extension for Firefox.

MAIN FEATURES
- Snip/clip text from a webpage using the context menu or Alt+Shift+C where available.
- Insert saved text automatically using the context menu
- Use standard and custom placeholders for each time a sniplet is pasted or sent to the clipboard
- Easily organize sniplets with folder management, drag & drop and colour highlighting
- Backup and restore from Clippings
- Work locally, synchronize across logged in browsers or do both depending on your needs

KNOWN LIMITATIONS
- Keyboard shortcuts will not work on selections inside cross-origin iframes (embedded pages on a different domain)
- Context menus and keyboard shortcuts will not work on browser pages or the extension store

TRANSLATIONS
Community translations can be submitted on GitLocalize (https://gitlocalize.com/repo/9393)

NOTE: As of v0.10.4, this extension has been renamed Sniplets for ease of finding in the store. You may still see the old name Snippets during this transition period.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_app_name__", "description": "__MSG_app_description__", "default_locale": "en", "version": "0.10.4", "manifest_version": 3, "icons": { "16": "icons/snip16.png", "20": "icons/snip20.png", "24": "icons/snip24.png", "32": "icons/snip32.png", "48": "icons/snip48.png", "64": "icons/snip64.png", "128": "icons/snip128.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "unlimitedStorage", "scripting", "activeTab", "contextMenus", "commands" ], "optional_host_permissions": [ "" ], "background": { "service_worker": "service_worker.js" }, "action": { "default_title": "__MSG_app_command_open__", "default_popup": "popup/main.html?popout=true" }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+X" }, "description": "__MSG_app_command_open__" }, "snip": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+C" }, "description": "__MSG_app_command_copy__" } }}
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How to download and manually install Sniplets extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Sniplets 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 Sniplets extension file

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

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