A quick repackaging of Karmatics Aardvark extension. Manifest-V3

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Aardvark2 Extension

This is a Chrome packaged version of the once actively developed Aardvark extension for Firefox. It allows users to remove / alter elements from a page - very handy in case you want to clear the clutter and print some page.

To use it, you need to click the Extension button in the toolbar. Using a sequene of shortcuts you will be able to edit the current tab contents and finally exit the edit mode with a 'q' (for quit).

The list of shortcuts are in the screenshot attached.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Aardvark2", "description": "A quick repackaging of Karmatics Aardvark extension. Manifest-V3", "version": "3.0", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "scripting" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_title": "Launch Aardvark Page Editor", "default_icon": "icon.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "allinone.js", "aardvark.gif", "aardvarkhelp.gif", "closedbox.gif", "aardvarkStrings.js", "aardvarkUtils.js", "aardvarkDBox.js", "aardvarkCommands.js", "aardvarkMain.js" ], "matches": [""] } ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }, "manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install Aardvark2 extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Aardvark2 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 Aardvark2 extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Aardvark2 extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Aardvark2 extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Aardvark2 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 Aardvark2 Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Aardvark2 extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Aardvark2 extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Aardvark2 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 Aardvark2 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 Aardvark2 extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Aardvark2 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 Aardvark2 extension file

Select and download the Aardvark2 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 Aardvark2 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 Aardvark2 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 Aardvark2 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 Aardvark2 extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Mark Covington (ID: 00000047a00b730d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/27/2022 The original Aardvark was awesome, and this extension is also awesome because it keeps it alive. You can adjust every webpage before printing. Simple stuff like removing an image from a recipe so it will all print out on one page at a reasonable font size. Fast, reliable, and easy to use. Long live the Aardvark!

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konaprog (ID: 000000684b6fc66e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/03/2021 Hooray! Aardvark is BACK! After all these years, the internet is usable again. "One of these days, I'm gonna get that ANT!"

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Ray Trygstad (ID: 000000db8745dcbb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/24/2021 I have always loved Aardvark, and this repackaging seems to work well. As an academic I often need to distill web page content for presentation to a class and this is invaluable for that purpose.

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Camilo Sánchez (ID: 000000900f1007f6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/15/2020 Great is very useful, is it possible to have the option to activate it in the right click menu?. Thanks for contributing

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Hardwicke Benthow (ID: 0000001fc1f4e43b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/23/2020 I'm glad that someone has finally brought back this highly useful extension.