Extension that allows you to interact with webpages and the browser using your voice and talon or your keyboard

Latest Version

Version
0.7.0
Update
June 17, 2024
Size
8.2MiB
Developer
Category
Users
755
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
ActiveTab
ClipboardRead
ClipboardWrite
Notifications
WebNavigation
Offscreen
ContextMenus
Bookmarks
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Rango Extension

Rango is an extension that helps you interact with web pages using your voice and talon. It does this by drawing hints with letters next to elements that you can use to click, hover, copy or show link addresses and more. It also helps you to close tabs, open a link in a new tab and open multiple link in new tabs without focusing them.
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"name":"Rango",
"version":"0.7.0",
"description":"Extension that allows you to interact with webpages and the browser using your voice and talon or your keyboard",
"homepage_url":"https://github.com/david-tejada/rango",
"manifest_version":3,
"minimum_chrome_version":"109",
"icons":{"48":"icon48.58c42810.png",
"128":"icon128.77d0e41d.png"},
"permissions":["storage",
"tabs",
"activeTab",
"clipboardRead",
"clipboardWrite",
"notifications",
"webNavigation",
"offscreen",
"contextMenus",
"bookmarks"],
"content_scripts":[{"matches":[""],
"js":["content.65d0fa3e.js"],
"css":["tippy.a99cb889.css",
"content.262e3410.css"],
"all_frames":true,
"match_about_blank":true,
"run_at":"document_idle"}],
"background":{"service_worker":"background.c37f66b3.js"},
"options_ui":{"page":"settings.ca092c74.html",
"open_in_tab":true},
"commands":{"get-talon-request":{"suggested_key":{"default":"Ctrl+Shift+Insert",
"mac":"MacCtrl+Shift+Insert"},
"description":"Get the talon request"},
"get-talon-request-alternative":{"suggested_key":{"default":"Ctrl+Shift+3",
"mac":"MacCtrl+Shift+3"},
"description":"Get the talon request (alternative)"},
"toggle-hints":{"suggested_key":{"default":"Ctrl+Shift+Space",
"mac":"MacCtrl+Shift+Space"},
"description":"Toggle hints"},
"disable-hints":{"description":"Disable hints"},
"enable-hints":{"description":"Enable hints"},
"toggle-keyboard-clicking":{"description":"Toggle keyboard clicking",
"suggested_key":{"default":"Ctrl+Shift+5",
"mac":"MacCtrl+Shift+5"}}},
"action":{"default_icon":{"48":"icon48.58c42810.png"},
"default_title":"Rango"}}
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How to download and manually install Rango extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Rango 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 Rango extension file

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

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User reviews

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Adam Edison (ID: 000000bf0ec67fc0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/16/2023 This is the best browser extension for navigating everything in the browser without the use of a mouse. I'm using it with Talon, and it has excellent integration.

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Zachary McGohan (ID: 0000004902084e0b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/11/2023 Thank you for developing this! Super, super convenient with Talon compared to Click by Voice/Vimium/other options.

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John Arnold (ID: 0000004c6c34c53e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/25/2023 Really great work. Only problem is it makes you wish this functionality was built in to everything and not just the browser! Super useful.

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Jon Weinrib (ID: 00000041d82b22cc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/11/2022 Really love this - Definitely a crucial addition to Talon and to hands-less computer interaction

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sandeep joel (ID: 000000b5ed888bb4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/24/2022 This is the only extension that is faster then the vimium chrome extension, to interact with websites using pure voice and talon