Extension that makes online reading easy

Latest Version

Version
2.2.1
Update
November 18, 2024
Size
62.29KiB
Developer
textune.us
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Tabs
Scripting
Cookies
Management
Alarms
WebNavigation
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Textune Extension

Your reading, simplified.
Easily enlarge text, switch to dark mode and focus on what matters.

Transform your online reading experience with Textune. This lightweight Chrome extension offers easy text adjustment, reading mode, quick search and dark mode to make web browsing comfortable for all. Perfect for those who value clarity and comfort, Textune is designed to reduce eye strain and enhance concentration.

New in 2.2.1:
\"Ask Anything\" box: Quick search from within the Textune utility bar.
The search from Ask anything search box may be redirected to a search engine selected by Textune, in order to provide you with the best results we believe to be possible. The search can be redirected to Google search box, Bing search, Yahoo search, or a different search engine, selected by Textune.

By using the \"Ask Anything\" search box you agree that the search terms may be recorded anonymously. And used to improve suggestions in future searches.

Quick links marker:
New! When Textune identifies a term that may be of special interest to you, it may mark it as a link, to help you further inspect your interest in it.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Textune", "version": "2.2.1", "host_permissions": [""], "permissions": ["activeTab", "storage", "tabs", "scripting", "cookies", "management", "alarms", "webNavigation"], "description": "Extension that makes online reading easy", "icons": { "16": "images/icon_16x16.png", "32": "images/icon_32x32.png", "64": "images/icon_64x64.png", "128": "images/icon_128x128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "images/icon.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "matches": ["https://*.google.com/*", "https://groups.google.com/", "http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "run_at": "document_idle", "js": ["content.js", "js/readability.js","linker/linker.js","linker/levenshtein.js"] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["linker/settings.json"], "matches": ["*://*/*"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Textune extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Textune 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 Textune extension file

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

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