Speed read the internet, grok what you need to, faster.

Latest Version

Version
0.1.3
Update
January 2, 2023
Size
21.81KiB
Developer
zeyus.com
Category
Users
165
Rating
4.6 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
ContextMenus
ActiveTab

See more

grokfaster Extension

*****BETA/PRE BETA*****

Read articles FAST!

grokfaster is a chrome extension designed to help you read the content of pages and articles a lot faster. This speed-reading technique has been known for a while and is now gaining popularity. Even if you've never used it before you might fine you can read at 500+ WPM

Please keep in mind this is an EARLY BETA, and I would love feedback. If there's any problems, chances are in the coming days it will be addressed, if not, let me know! Thanks!


Current Features (v 0.1.2):
- Right click menu to read highlighted text
- Space bar for pause
- Escape or click background to stop reading
- Option for WPM (words per minute)
- Option for focal point
- Option to show previous and next words
- Options for delay after sentence and other items (comma etc)
- Option to dim the background


Coming features:
- Customize everything (color, font, size)
- Read pasted text
- Read other items
- Scan back words when paused (for better comprehension)

Overall I want this to be a very usable, good looking and stable app.

It's still early, and each minor revision has improved it greatly.

Thanks!
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "grokfaster", "description": "speed read the internet, grok what you need to, faster.", "version": "0.1.3", "icons": { "128": "res/icon128.png", "16": "res/icon16.png", "48": "res/icon48.png" }, "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "activeTab", "" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "res/icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "css": [ "content.css" ], "js": [ "content.js" ], "matches": [ "" ], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_start" } ], "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": false }}
Read more

How to download and manually install grokfaster extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install grokfaster 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 grokfaster extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

Sprint Reader - Speed Reading Extension Extension · Productivity 165 260 ★ 1.32MiB

icon

Read fast - Speed Reading Extension Extension · Productivity 165 50 ★ 356KiB

icon

stutter Extension · Productivity 165 8 ★ 233KiB

icon

Readio Speed Reader Extension · Productivity 165 27 ★ 188KiB

icon

Serial Speed Reader Extension · Social & Communication 165 6 ★ 144KiB

icon

HyperRead for Chrome Extension · Productivity 165 4 ★ 198KiB

icon

Rapid Reader Extension · Productivity 165 4 ★ 249KiB

icon

Readima Extension · Productivity 165 9 ★ 1.88MiB

icon

Fast Reader Extension · Productivity 165 2 ★ 1.72MiB

icon

ShiftReader - Speed Read the Web Extension · Productivity 165 23 ★ 5.38MiB

icon

Best Reader Lite Extension · Accessibility 165 2 ★ 83.38KiB

icon

jetzt Extension · Accessibility 165 16 ★ 210KiB

icon

3read Extension · Productivity 165 9 ★ 367KiB

icon

Readily Extension · Productivity 165 10 ★ 697KiB

icon

SplashReader: Speed Reading with Breaks Extension · Productivity 165 8 ★ 172KiB

icon

SpeedReader Extension · Productivity 165 3 ★ 91.96KiB

icon

Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting Extension · Accessibility 165 70 ★ 328KiB

icon

Reeader - Minimal reader with speed reading Extension · Productivity 165 55 ★ 136KiB

icon

WaspLine Reader Extension · Productivity 165 20 ★ 28.83KiB

icon

Speed Reader Extension · Productivity 165 12 ★ 14.75KiB

icon

Pacer speed reading Extension · Productivity 165 16 ★ 19.37KiB

icon

Hover Highlighter Extension · Productivity 165 3 ★ 57.81KiB

icon

Sentence Segmenter Extension · Accessibility 165 9 ★ 38.34KiB

icon

Read Easy Extension · Accessibility 165 5 ★ 1.77MiB

User reviews

icon

Tal Leron (ID: 0000000aa2ccc8b5) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/14/2022 Could be 5 stars if the next version would have: - support in Right-to-Left languages - dark mode (right now the whole background is darken, but the text background is still white) - option to press space bar to begin reading the selected text

icon

Vitalii Kozlovskyi (ID: 000000da3ce6510a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/26/2021 Please add mention, that you don't use any of Spritz patent garbage, implementing your extension, based on basic RSVP and your own improvements. Because those patent trolls shut down everything they can touch.

icon

Jeremy Carter (ID: 000000aeb8807c38) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/10/2014 Love the preview of the last and next word, helps at faster reading speeds.