Read faster using color gradients

Latest Version

Version
1.2.0
Update
August 12, 2019
Size
28.83KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Http://*/
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WaspLine Reader Extension

Make reading long texts online easier and faster by using this extension, which works by applying color gradients that make it easier for the eyes to chain together the ending of a line with the beginning of the next.

This extension is totally open source. The repository with all the code licensed under The Unlicense can be found at https://github.com/corollari/waspline-reader.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "WaspLine Reader","version": "1.2.0","description": "Read faster using color gradients","manifest_version": 2,"background":{"scripts":["bg.js"] },"browser_action": {"default_icon": {"16": "icons/wasp16.png","24": "icons/wasp24.png","32": "icons/wasp32.png"},"default_title": "Apply gradients","default_popup": "menu/index.html"},"icons": {"16": "icons/wasp16.png","48": "icons/wasp48.png","128": "icons/wasp128.png"},"permissions": ["activeTab","storage","http://*/","https://*/"]}
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How to download and manually install WaspLine Reader extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install WaspLine 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 WaspLine Reader extension file

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

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User reviews

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Cindy Bahl (Cindy) (ID: 0000009be9acf12d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/14/2023 UPDATED REVIEW AS OF OCTOBER 2023: Their website no longer exists. Therefore I don't suggest installing it. I am uninstalling it myself. OLD REVIEW: Works beautifully! Some extensions are slow because they are either written poorly (the code) or they are trying to do too much. This extension is perfect. The interface is very clean. The options are direct and gives the user total control with a straightforward interface. Thank you for providing this!

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Leon (ID: 0000005402d61c9b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/04/2023 Doesn't work. Did check the 'Enable WaspLine' checkbox.

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Nicole Ahmed (ID: 000000a5eb87142e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/07/2023 Excellent thank you - free and customisable. I find bright colours off putting so have used dark purple and dark navy. Doesn't work on every section on every page but its enough for me. Thanks

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Thomas Quoryen (ID: 00000080ba128fa1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/20/2022 Amazing extension and thanks to the devs who contributed to making this open source!

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Noor Aldeen (ID: 00000037f9353b34) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/28/2021 إنها إضافة رائعة ومجانية تماماً .. شكراً لك جزيل الشكر :) It's a great extension and completely free .. Thank you very much