Takes any text post and reformats it to a pleasant to read format.

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Version
0.15.0
Update
May 20, 2022
Size
87.0KiB
Developer
Category
Users
490
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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readReddit, Readable text posts on reddit Extension

readReddit adds a pleasant and clutter free reading mode for reddit text posts and comments.

I greatly enjoy reading stories that are posted on subreddits like /r/WritingPrompts and /r/HFY. What I like less is reading these stories on my computer. Both old and new reddit put too much clutter around text and the formatting itself always feels less than ideal for long pieces of text.

A while ago I had a realization \"I can fix this!\", which is what I promptly set out to do. I started out with a bit of custom css, then I realized I could do better with some scripting. That sort of spiraled out of control and before I knew it I had made it in a full blown browser extension.

The extension takes text posts or each top level comment and transforms the text from the cluttered reddit format into a nice clutter free and better formatted overlay (see the screenshots).

It is even somewhat \"smart\" about how it grabs the text, so when you encounter one of those authors who needed to continue in the comments it will also include the text from those comments!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "readReddit, Readable text posts on reddit", "author": "Creesch", "short_name": "readReddit", "description": "Takes any text post and reformats it to a pleasant to read format.", "version": "0.15.0", "options_ui": { "page": "data/options/options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://*.reddit.com/" ], "icons": { "16": "data/images/icon16.png", "48": "data/images/icon48.png", "128": "data/images/icon128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "data/background/background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "run_at": "document_end", "matches": [ "https://*.reddit.com/*" ], "css": [ "data/styles/global.css", "data/styles/main.css", "data/styles/light.css", "data/styles/dark.css" ], "js": [ "data/libs/jquery-3.3.1.min.js", "data/libs/jquery.viewportchecker.js", "data/libs/readingtime.js", "data/libs/purify.js", "data/listener.js", "data/utils.js", "data/ui.js", "data/main.js" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "/data/images/icon48.png", "/data/images/moon25.png", "/data/images/sun25.png" ], "matches": [""] } ]}
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How to download and manually install readReddit, Readable text posts on reddit extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download readReddit, Readable text posts on reddit extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a readReddit, Readable text posts on reddit 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 readReddit, Readable text posts on reddit Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install readReddit, Readable text posts on reddit 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 readReddit, Readable text posts on reddit extension file

Select and download the readReddit, Readable text posts on reddit 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 readReddit, Readable text posts on reddit 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 readReddit, Readable text posts on reddit 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 readReddit, Readable text posts on reddit 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 readReddit, Readable text posts on reddit extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Chris W (CherryLax) (ID: 0000006984e4e891) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/29/2019 Simple, Smart, Brilliant

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Josch (ID: 000000c391fbd0d4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/17/2019 Thank you for making this!

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Carlo (ID: 000000dff6c74bd1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/16/2019 Works as advertised

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Jeremiah Paltridge (ID: 0000008fb102f501) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/10/2019 Does exactly what it says it will. No fuss, no bugs.