Quick add to Vyrtex from Chrome

Latest Version

Version
1.0.13
Update
October 4, 2015
Size
44.99KiB
Developer
vyrtex.com
Category
Users
7
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Identity
ActiveTab
Tabs
Storage
Http://localhost:3000/*
Http://localhost:3000/oauth/access_token/
Http://vyrtex.com/*
Http://vyrtex.com/oauth/access_token/
Http://beta.vyrtex.com/*
Http://beta.vyrtex.com/oauth/access_token/
Http://vyrtex-staging.herokuapp.com/*
Http://vyrtex-staging.herokuapp.com/oauth/access_token/
Http://www.vyrtex.com/*
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Vyrtex Quick Add Extension

This is the official Vyrtex chrome extension, making it easier than ever for users to add articles to their collections. When reading an article, all you have to do is click the Vyrtex button on your browser bar and select a collection to add it to Vyrtex!

Vyrtex is a social content curation platform. Quite simply, it's a place to keep up with what you've been reading in an organized, community centric way.
First you create collections based on broad topics that interest you. Then, when you read something that you really like — from the New York Times, The Atlantic, or perhaps one of your favorite blogs — you add it to one if your relevant collections. Other people can follow your collections to get a constant feed of your favorite things you've read, filtered by topic.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Vyrtex Quick Add", "description": "Quick add to Vyrtex from Chrome", "version": "1.0.13", "minimum_chrome_version": "23", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts":["jquery-2.1.4.min.js", "background.js"] }, "permissions": [ "identity", "activeTab", "tabs", "storage", "http://localhost:3000/*", "http://localhost:3000/oauth/access_token/", "http://vyrtex.com/*", "http://vyrtex.com/oauth/access_token/", "http://beta.vyrtex.com/*", "http://beta.vyrtex.com/oauth/access_token/", "http://vyrtex-staging.herokuapp.com/*", "http://vyrtex-staging.herokuapp.com/oauth/access_token/", "http://www.vyrtex.com/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Vyrtex Quick Add extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Vyrtex Quick Add extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Vyrtex Quick Add 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 Vyrtex Quick Add extension file

Select and download the Vyrtex Quick Add 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 Vyrtex Quick Add 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 Vyrtex Quick Add 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 Vyrtex Quick Add 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 Vyrtex Quick Add extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Rishi Simha (ID: 0000007ca36678e7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/20/2015 I can't believe how easy this was. I am a huge Vyrtex fan, and this extension made it even easier to add articles to my collections or bookmark them for later.

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Savar Sareen (ID: 00000066ddcd3c43) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/22/2015 Very easy interface, and streamlines the whole Vyrtex experience. It's a great way to keep track and to share the articles you read

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Wyatt Shapiro (ID: 000000efa60ed709) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/21/2015 I may be a huge chrome extension guy, but this product is great. Seamless way to add articles to your collections without ever leaving the page you are reading. Takes two clicks and the article is added!