Plugin helps to download articles with human readable file names

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Version
0.0.2
Update
August 21, 2012
Size
52.15KiB
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Users
1,000+
Rating
4.38462 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Http://arxiv.org/abs/*
Http://arxiv.org/list/*
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Paper downloader Extension

Paper downloader is a simple chrome plugin which helps to download files from digital libraries with human readable file names.
Currently it works with arxiv.org and eccc.hpi-web.de.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url":"http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Paper downloader", "version": "0.0.2", "description": "Plugin helps to download articles with human readable file names", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "http://arxiv.org/abs/*", "http://arxiv.org/list/*" ], "content_scripts": [ { "js": ["jquery.min.js", "common.js", "script_arxive.org.js"], "matches": ["http://arxiv.org/abs/*", "http://arxiv.org/list/*"] }, { "js": ["jquery.min.js", "common.js", "script_eccc.hpi-web.de.js"], "matches": ["http://arxiv.org/abs/*", "http://eccc.hpi-web.de/report/*"] } ], "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Paper downloader extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Paper downloader 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 Paper downloader extension file

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

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User reviews

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el Venadito (ID: 00000074c7b26915) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/11/2016 dns

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Malik Babar (ID: 000000015aee73d0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/26/2016 malikbabar

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R Foltz (ID: 000000fb363beae7) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/03/2013 When it works, it works well, but I think it breaks when it tries to name a pdf file with a paper title / author string that is too long for my OS to handle (win 7). I end up having to switch it off.

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Brunetto Marco Ziosi (ID: 000000c106c3582b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/27/2012 One of the greater app ever!!! It could be great to have the possibility of modify the name template (for example to include the year)!:)