Markdown Reader makes previewing Markdown documents easier!

Latest Version

Version
2.16.2
Update
December 1, 2024
Size
2.07MiB
Developer
md-reader.github.io
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.875 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
English (UK)
English (United States)
українська
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
한국어
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Permissions
Storage
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Markdown Reader Extension

Markdown Reader is a powerful browser extension that allows you to instantly preview various Markdown documents in your browser!

Features:
- Document Formats: Preview links in file://, http://, https:// and files with .md, .mkd, .mdx, .markdown extensions:
https://example.com/example.md (online Markdown URL)
file:///Users/my-project/readme.markdown (local Markdown file, *requires specific permissions)
- Syntax Plugins: Emoji, superscripts/subscripts, checkboxes, math, flowcharts, Gantt charts, TOC, insertions, abbreviations, annotations, alerts.
- Themes: High quality light/dark themes and code highlighting.
- Hot Reloading: Real-time document changes and centered display for better reading.
- Document Organization: Sidebar directory, original content preview, and image media support.
- Shortcuts: Quick function invocation with web extension shortcuts.

❗️❗️After successful installation, if you want to access local files, you need to enable file access permission for the Chrome extension❗️❗️:

In the Chrome extension management, go to the detailed information page of Markdown Reader and enable the \"Allow access to file URLs\" option.

Thank you for your attention. I hope this is helpful to you :)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_ext_name__", "short_name": "MD Reader", "version": "2.16.2", "version_name": "2.16.2", "author": "Bener", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "__MSG_ext_desc__", "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "16": "images/logo-stroke.png", "32": "images/logo-stroke.png", "48": "images/logo-stroke.png", "128": "images/logo-stroke.png", "512": "images/logo-stroke.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["css/*", "fonts/*", "images/*"], "matches": [""] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "action": { "default_title": "Markdown Reader", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": ["js/content.js"], "css": ["css/content.css"], "matches": [ "*://*/*.md", "*://*/*.mdx", "*://*/*.mkd", "*://*/*.markdown", "*://*/*.MD", "*://*/*.MDX", "*://*/*.MKD", "*://*/*.MARKDOWN", "file://*/*.md", "file://*/*.mdx", "file://*/*.mkd", "file://*/*.markdown", "file://*/*.MD", "file://*/*.MDX", "file://*/*.MKD", "file://*/*.MARKDOWN", "*://*/*.md?*", "*://*/*.mdx?*", "*://*/*.mkd?*", "*://*/*.markdown?*", "*://*/*.MD?*", "*://*/*.MDX?*", "*://*/*.MKD?*", "*://*/*.MARKDOWN?*", "file://*/*.md?*", "file://*/*.mdx?*", "file://*/*.mkd?*", "file://*/*.markdown?*", "file://*/*.MD?*", "file://*/*.MDX?*", "file://*/*.MKD?*", "file://*/*.MARKDOWN?*" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "commands": { "toggleSide": { "description": "__MSG_command_toggle_side__", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+B" } }, "toggleCentered": { "description": "__MSG_command_toggle_centered__", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+C" } }, "toggleRefresh": { "description": "__MSG_command_toggle_refresh__", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+R" } }, "toggleTheme": { "description": "__MSG_command_toggle_theme__", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+T" } } }, "permissions": ["storage"]}
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How to download and manually install Markdown Reader extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Markdown Reader 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 Markdown Reader extension file

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

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User reviews

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Rico (ID: 000000183cab206b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/28/2023 可以的,预览效果不错。

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jialin su (ID: 00000051eb5417c9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/06/2023 太棒了!简直就是办公神器!

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hen wu (ID: 0000005532605011) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/13/2023 太棒了,点击文档里的图片还会有优雅的动效!

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王晓锋 (ID: 00000080ec5a074a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/29/2023 能否在生成html时添加一个,要不然有些网站如果加了防盗链的话,会根据referrer进行拦截

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Thomas Delplace (ID: 000000f951ef82ec) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/11/2023 I'm a developper and I'm working on a really complex JS library right now so I had to write a documentation, even for myself to be able to find any information about anything on my code really quickly and easily. I prefered to do it oin markdown since it's adapted to github's platform. I tried several and no other chrome extension for markdown readding is nearly as good as this. This is just perfect ! Thank you people for bringing that to life !