Open pages in Instapaper Text via the toolbar icon, keyboard shortcut, or right clicking links.

Latest Version

Version
2.2
Update
August 31, 2017
Size
22.96KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.7 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
ActiveTab
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Open in Instapaper Text Extension

Replaces the \"Instapaper Text\" bookmarklet with an icon in the Chrome toolbar, PLUS:

• Right click links to open them faster in Instapaper Text without loading the original page first.
• Assign a keyboard shortcut, and hide the toolbar icon if desired.

*Important Notes*
• \"Instapaper Text\" does not add pages to your Instapaper account automatically, it only opens them in a clean, easy to read format.
• Once loaded, you can \"Save to Instapaper\", go to your account, and adjust text formatting options.
• Not all websites are Instapaper Text compatible.

Ver 2.2: Updated to handle new facebook link format on right click.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Open in Instapaper Text", "version": "2.2", "description": "Open pages in Instapaper Text via the toolbar icon, keyboard shortcut, or right clicking links.", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "ip_128.png", "default_title": "Open in Instapaper Text" }, "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "icons": { "128": "ip_128.png" }, "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "activeTab" ], "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Open in Instapaper Text extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Open in Instapaper Text extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Open in Instapaper Text 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 Open in Instapaper Text Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Open in Instapaper Text 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 Open in Instapaper Text extension file

Select and download the Open in Instapaper Text 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 Open in Instapaper Text 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 Open in Instapaper Text 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 Open in Instapaper Text 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 Open in Instapaper Text extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Christopher (ID: 00000098eb0bee1f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/27/2022 Fixes instapaper's broken chrome extension, but I can't figure out for the life of me how to add a keyboard shortcut...

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Pat MySecret (ID: 0000000f565a0b8a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/19/2022 This is the Reader I've been hoping for! (and I have tried a lot of readers).. Opens from link! Fantastic! And great layout.. What's more.. as an added bonus it saves like a Web Clipper too! It did require a login, but they don't fuss about requiring big name emails. I have seen a few Readers that let you set things to automatic Reader mode, and that can be good too, but you learn that some pages don't work well with all readers, and the link click method seems to be less struggle.

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Solar Lark (ID: 00000041c84e7bbc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/09/2019 Perfect. Filled the role of exactly what I was looking for: a quick keyboard shortcut to instapaperize an article that I want to read without distraction.

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Aaron Herbst (ID: 0000009719641b5b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/29/2017 Thank YOUUU! Finally I can keep my bookmarks hidden while browsing

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/29/2017 This extension is a must have for those who like, or need, minimalism to enhance, or keep, focus. It applies the power of Instapaper view to any page, while respecting your personal Instapaper list by leaving it untouched. One thing could make this extension even better: a handy shortcut for what currently requires a right mouse click, a mouse move, and a left mouse click. I'm thinking something like Chrome's Ctrl+click to open a link in a new tab, but, obviously, with another (customisable?) shortcut key.