Highlight text on page to copy to Roam

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Version
2.1.1
Update
November 1, 2020
Size
52.83KiB
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Users
10,000+
Rating
4.54839 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Roam-highlighter Extension

This Highlighter extension is meant for use with Roam Research note taking application to help \"clip\" web pages by highlighting all the areas you want to save in Roam and then easily copying/pasting into Roam in a Roam friendly format. You also are able to Double Bracket words / phrases with the extension so that they create Page/Link references when pasted into Roam.

For full instructions, How To's, and Demos please visit: https://github.com/GitMurf/roam-highlighter#roam-highlighter

BASIC INSTRUCTIONS:

[ALT + X]
\t- Activate Extension and Show/Hide Side Window
[Ctrl + X]
\t- Highlights selected text
\t- To remove part of a highlight, select text and press [Ctrl + X]
[Alt + Click]
\t- Removes an entire highlight
[ALT + Q]
\t- Remove all highlights on the page
[ALT + A]
\t- Makes selected highlighted a \"header\"; highlights following will nest until another highlight is selected as a \"header\"
[Double-Click] a Single Word (has to be highlighted already)
\t- Adds [[Double Brackets]] for Roam \"Page Linking\"
[ALT + Z] (must already be highlighted)
\t- Adds [[Double Brackets]] around selection for Roam \"Page Linking\"

If you have any Issues, Questions or Feedback for improving the Instructions or the Extension, please open a GitHub Issue and post your thoughts:

https://github.com/GitMurf/roam-highlighter/issues/new

Thanks and enjoy!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"version": "2.1.1","name": "Roam-highlighter","description": "Highlight text on page to copy to Roam","icons": { "16": "images/highlighter.16.png", "48": "images/highlighter.48.png", "128": "images/highlighter.128.png" },"background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false },"permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage" ],"browser_action": { "default_icon": "images/highlighter.orig.png" },"commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+X" }, "description": "Activates highlighter and shows/hides Side Window" }, "remove-all-highlights": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Q" }, "description": "Clears all the current highlights on the page" }, "add-double-brackets": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Z" }, "description": "Add double brackets around selected text in Highlight for Roam page linking" }, "convert-to-header": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+A" }, "description": "Select any text from a highlighted item and mark as Header so bullets are indented under it." }}}
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How to download and manually install Roam-highlighter extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Roam-highlighter extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Roam-highlighter 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 Roam-highlighter extension file

Select and download the Roam-highlighter 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 Roam-highlighter 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 Roam-highlighter 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 Roam-highlighter 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 Roam-highlighter extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Альберт Зурабян (ID: 00000050d53964f5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/25/2023 It's so good

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Nökkvi Helgason (ID: 00000058d4ea6812) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/16/2022 They Nail it. Just simple. Command/CTRL + X for highlights. Nothing in the way.

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Jess (ID: 00000013767c9ba8) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/27/2021 los códigos revuelven :D

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Minh Vu (ID: 00000058def6adb0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/20/2021 I am glad that I have found this extension. Tick all of the boxes for me. Just want to ask when will you bring this extension to Microsoft Edge?

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WORTHLESS MUTTS Archived Videos (ID: 0000005698b61e9a) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/18/2021 It works but the highlight doesn't stick if i close tab and repoen it. What's the point of a highlighter if it "rubs" off?