Steal the Word CRX
0.0.20
rakakroma.github.io/steal-word-landing-page

Highlight, annotate, collect word from web pages

Latest Version

Version
0.0.20
Update
May 11, 2023
Size
1.08MiB
Developer
rakakroma.github.io/steal-word-landing-page
Category
Users
63
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
中文 (繁體)
日本語
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
ActiveTab
Background
ContextMenus
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Steal the Word Extension

----Currently In beta, be noted there are some bugs----
Open Source, All Free, No Limitation, Won't Store User Data Online

Steal the Word is a browser extension for word note-taking, word highlighting, and reading assistance. Saving any word and their contextual information, Adding annotations, notes, tags, and more. Steal the Word will automatically highlight the saved words, and with just a click, you can quickly review the information you've saved.

(1) Increase familiarity with unfamiliar words on web pages.
(2) Easily taking word note, without wasting time organizing and never reviewing them.
(3) Efficiently organize the real-life usages of words.

Features:
Highlight and Annotate web page text.
Support online and local html file.
Supports saving words with multiple meanings or multiple sentences.

You can use Steal the Word for ANY language, as long as the word matches exactly. The program would not automatically recognize variations of the word, and would not convert text string between uppercase and lowercase. You can customize the matching rules or manually enter variations of the word.

This is not a dictionary tool, but you can still using free APIs to automatically query Chinese, Taiwanese, Hakka, English, and Japanese pronunciation info. API can be manually disabled on the settings page.

⚠️Note:
On some websites (such as CodeSandbox), text you are editing might be affected. You can manually set these websites to default off to avoid unexpected results.

If you have any suggestions, bug reports, or solutions to the above problems, please submit them on GitHub or the chrome store Support Page.

🪵 Visit github repository for change log.
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"__MSG_appDesc__",
"version":"0.0.20",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"__MSG_extName__",
"author":"rakakroma",
"options_page":"options.html",
"default_locale":"en",
"permissions":["storage",
"tabs",
"activeTab",
"background",
"contextMenus"],
"background":{"service_worker":"background.bundle.js"},
"action":{"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_title":"\ud83d\udcabStealTheWord",
"default_icon":"icon-48.png"},
"icons":{"48":"icon-48.png",
"128":"icon-128.png"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":[""],
"exclude_globs":["*://*.xhtml"],
"js":["contentScript.bundle.js"],
"css":["content.styles.css"]}],
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["content.styles.css",
"icon-128.png",
"icon-48.png",
"transparent-thief.png"],
"matches":[""]}]}
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How to download and manually install Steal the Word extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Steal the Word extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Steal the Word 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 Steal the Word extension file

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

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User reviews

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Kami Hsu (ID: 000000ca5f647cd9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/13/2023 您的想法很有趣,做為一個使用者,提供些反饋,希望軟體能更上層樓。 軟體更新時,若可能的話,請盡量能尊重使用者設定。 例如 漂浮視窗 在更新時常被自動開啟 chrome 會自動更新 widget 某些用戶不是很明白這件事 這可能導致他們看起來這個軟體的設定值變來變去 令人感到不穩定