A translation popup tool to show online dictionary content (with anki support)

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Version
0.9.5
Update
August 1, 2022
Size
11.84MiB
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Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.59722 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Https://ankiweb.net/*
Https://ankiuser.net/*
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Online Dictionary Helper Extension

It's a tool to show online dictionary content and help make note in anki desktop (with ankiconnect installed). When users are reading web page online, they can move mouse cursor to the unkown word, press shift key, and then a pop up windows with that word definition will be displayed. It also can help make an anki note filling fields with word, definition and context (the surrounding sentence of selected word).
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Online Dictionary Helper extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Online Dictionary Helper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Online Dictionary Helper 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 Online Dictionary Helper extension file

Select and download the Online Dictionary Helper 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 Online Dictionary Helper 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 Online Dictionary Helper 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 Online Dictionary Helper 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 Online Dictionary Helper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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David Rogers (ID: 000000c090f37109) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2023 有个问题不知道大伙儿能不能解决一下: 用这个插件制卡做出来全是英音。。。。怎么也调整不到美音。。。。 在选项里选了美音也没用,换词典也没用

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Alden (ID: 00000072da9162d4) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/05/2023 i can only use Collins dictionary, when i click on a word using other dictionaries like Cambridge or Oxford, it doesnt work. Could you fix it please

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Anna Xu (ID: 0000006cbcf1a751) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/29/2023 非常好用,希望能有韩语词典,想学韩语,已经习惯了从网页端看文章取词学习了,已经不想纯背诵单词了,好痛苦

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xiangpeng zhang (ID: 000000c9063fca02) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/19/2023 请问怎么用在 PDF files 上啊

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Mario Hu (Mario) (ID: 000000e2463e61da) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/13/2023 不知道有开发zotero版本的在线词典助手插件困不困难,联动zotero和anki简直不敢想象有多香