Generate a url with text fragment and copy it to the clipboard or open it in a new tab.

Latest Version

Version
1.3
Update
July 4, 2020
Size
12.9KiB
Developer
Category
Users
206
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ClipboardWrite
ContextMenus
ActiveTab
Storage
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STTF Url Generator Extension

This extension helps to generate a url with the text fragment in it based on the selected text on the web page, and then copies the generated url to the clipboard or opens it in a new tab based on users' action. With this url, the browser will automatically scroll to and highlight the text fragment on the page so that users would be able to find the text more quickly and accurately.

Features:
- Copy the text fragment url to the clipboard.
- Multiple text fragment support: open the 1st text fragment url in a new tab, select the 2nd text fragment and generate the url. Repeat if there are more text fragment you want to select.
- Copy the select text and the generated url in Markdown format.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "STTF Url Generator", "version": "1.3", "author": "Chun Liu", "description": "Generate a url with text fragment and copy it to the clipboard or open it in a new tab.", "permissions": [ "clipboardWrite", "contextMenus", "activeTab", "storage" ], "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "images/sttf-url16.png", "32": "images/sttf-url32.png", "48": "images/sttf-url48.png", "128": "images/sttf-url128.png" }, "minimum_chrome_version": "80"}
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How to download and manually install STTF Url Generator extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download STTF Url Generator extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install STTF Url Generator 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 STTF Url Generator extension file

Select and download the STTF Url Generator 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 STTF Url Generator 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 STTF Url Generator 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 STTF Url Generator 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 STTF Url Generator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Francis (ID: 000000f38bb16ff9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/30/2020 在弃用之前打个五星,感谢。但既然Google已经开发了官方的同样功能的扩展,那肯定还是选择Google的了,毕竟这个还要多一个步骤,右键里还有二级菜单。

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Depp Wang (ID: 00000007a77d4843) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/01/2020 Nice Extension.

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3 1 (ID: 000000f3a53d15d6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/26/2020 Very nice.