A full featured RSS reader that's fully contained within the browser.

Latest Version

Version
4.0.1
Update
September 4, 2024
Size
262KiB
Developer
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
English
English (UK)
English (United States)
Français
Nederlands
Español
Italiano
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Permissions
Alarms
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Slick RSS by users Extension

A full featured RSS reader that's fully contained within the browser.

Full source code is still available on github.
No account is required and this extension is entirely free.
There are no trackers, tracking or advertisements.

To search feed inside page, you can use extension \"Get RSS Feed URL for Slick RSS\" https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/odocamobgglamolbifdmdlhglgmkpfag

V3.17 Fix \"show all feeds\" and change scrollbar

V3.16 Fix CSS to hide comment and author when feed is condensed, add notification and management categories to filter or change color of feed.

V3.15 Fix issue with more complex feed, add media management of audio, add category and link to comments found in feed

V3.14 fix issue with unread and remove reload page with \"mark read all\" and \"Open all unread\"

V3.13 can add feed's url from API and add option to don't mark read feed when click on link.

V3.12 improve unread count and catch error if feed's format is wrong.

V3.11 fix issue with deprecated function 's parameter in chrome to open page in background and add icon to open one feed in tab to save feed.

V3.10 add import/export for options, improve charset detect, some minor css change and fix some background errors.

V3.9 Can use summary, add icon on feed updated and fix issue when opening all feeds unread.

V3.8 fix left menu.

V3.7 speedup loading feeds, improve thumbnail search and show some feeds with less big space.

New version is finally compatible with manifest V3.

Web development is not my specialty and if you want to rework design (CSS and HTML), code (javascript), translations, ... do not hesitate to do PR or start discussions on github.

Notification sound have not yet been reworked.

List of changes V3.017:
- Fix \"show all feeds\" to take into account all feeds even with no group
- Add CSS to modify scrollbar

List of changes V3.016:
- Change sound notification by notification in browser
- Add categories management (setup color, allow filter by category, add import and import caterogies setup)
- Secure from error web page
- Fix css to hide comment and author when feed is condensed

List of changes V3.015:
- Fix issue to find root of feeds
- Apply max Items with groups and all feeds
- Fix loading in \"All Feeds\" group
- Add source audio support for media
- Sandbox and remove script in error page
- Add category and comments from feeds
- Fix issue when formating year with 2 digits
- Add link to \"Get RSS feed URL for Slick RSS\" in option
- Add link to tool to find feeds on viewer with option to enable
- Fix issue on refresh viewer

List of changes V3.014:
- Fix issue with unread
- Remove reload page with \"mark read all\" and \"Open all unread\"

List of changes V3.013:
- Add feed's url from API
- Add option to don't mark read feed when click on link

List of changes V3.012:
- Catch error when feed has wrong format
- Fix unread count
- Clean and optimize code

List of changes V3.011:
- Update default options (Dark mode, enable iframe, No limit on height)
- Fix background error when group exist and option \"all feeds in one\" is enabled
- Fix issue to show group feeds
- Fix issue due to new chrome change when open tab
- Add icon to open one feed in tab to save feed

List of changes V3.010:
- Add options import/export
- Fix error when background and viewer are not correct sync
- Fix error when viewer ask to update feeds and viewer's tab is closed
- Improve render of page that is not a feed
- Improve detect charset
- Some changes in css

List of changes V3.009:
- Add option to show summary
- Show badge on feed read but updated
- Fix infinite loop when use action to open all feed

List of changes V3.008:
- Find date for feed without date for ordering
- Fix unread count in left menu
- Don't create new item in left menu if already exist
- Optimize update after read item
- Optimize unread info on badge

List of changes V3.007:
- Add new way to find thumbnail
- Remove long space before or after img in style
- Prevent error in service worker
- Show HTML page when feed in HTML
- Option to show unread fixed
- Add API to add feed from another extension (not tested yet)
- Add option to log into console to help optimization
- Optimize to fetch feeds in parallel (update speedup with a lot of feeds)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url":"https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"__MSG_appName__",
"version":"4.0.1",
"author":"__MSG_appAuthor__",
"homepage_url":"https://github.com/gandf/slick-rss",
"description":"__MSG_appDesc__",
"options_page":"options.html",
"default_locale":"en",
"icons":{"16":"transmit.png",
"128":"icon_128.png"},
"action":{"default_icon":"transmit.png",
"default_title":"Slick RSS"},
"background":{"service_worker":"background-worker.js"},
"permissions":["alarms"],
"optional_permissions":["notifications"],
"host_permissions":["http://*/",
"https://*/"],
"content_security_policy":{"extension_pages":"script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'"}}
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How to download and manually install Slick RSS by users extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Slick RSS by users extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Slick RSS by users 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 Slick RSS by users extension file

Select and download the Slick RSS by users 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 Slick RSS by users 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 Slick RSS by users 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 Slick RSS by users 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 Slick RSS by users extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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F. HUGUES (ID: 000000a0149464f3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/04/2023 A la fois simple et disposant de beaucoup d'options de personnalisation.

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Веселков Алексей (ID: 0000003150e75102) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/04/2023 Для бесплатного продукта всё отлично

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JK233 (ID: 000000f6a1d05276) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/07/2022 Thanks for your work!! Unfortunately, the option “Load links in background” does not work correctly, please fix it!

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Mike (ID: 0000000f495a8022) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/11/2022 Reliable reader; doesn't require an account; your subscriptions live on your machine and it's easy to move them around if you need; dev takes care of it. What more could you ask for?

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JEC (ID: 0000002562d6fe08) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/15/2021 best one out of the 7 or so that i've tried. it's free, it doesn't ask you to make an account somewhere, you can change the update interval, and it has about 10+ other options that would make reading your feeds easier. hopefully this stays free and supported by the dev...