The archaeology of great writing

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Version
0.0.19
Update
October 11, 2024
Size
937KiB
Developer
jsomers.net
Category
Users
500,000+
Rating
4.09016 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Draftback Extension

Draftback lets you play back the revision history of any Google Doc you can edit. It's like going back in time to look over your own shoulder as you write.

PRIVACY POLICY

I designed the extension to be as careful as possible about user privacy. No data is collected by me. User data is stored locally on the user's computer and it is only stored/collected there so that future replays of an already-replayed document will go faster.

It's possible that Google itself collects some user data on every one of its extensions, in which case Draftback wouldn't be an exception.

OTHER NOTES

- With Draftback, your data is kept entirely private. Draftback was purposely designed so that you could play back your own docs without having to share them with a third party. This is -your- data; Draftback just lets you see it in a new way.

- Draftback only needs access to docs.google.com to get the revision data for playback—but that data never leaves your own browser.

- Draftback has been tested with large documents, but you may run into trouble with REALLY large docs. If that happens, shoot me a note ([email protected]) and I'll try to get to the bottom of it.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Draftback", "description": "The archaeology of great writing", "version": "0.0.19", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://docs.google.com/*/*/edit*"], "js": ["jquery.js", "jquery.scrollTo.min.js", "moment.js", "draftback.js"], "css": ["progress.css"] } ], "host_permissions": [ "*://docs.google.com/*" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": ["images/*.png", "images/*.gif", "injected.js"], "matches": ["*://docs.google.com/*"] }]}
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How to download and manually install Draftback extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Draftback 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 Draftback extension file

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

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User reviews

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Oliver Blenniss (ID: 0000008c3497d463) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/23/2023 Kinda mid because it keeps spinning, would get something else tbh.

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Caine Marlette (ID: 0000001959653e2c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/30/2023 This was a lifesaver! I am in high school in an AP class and today I got accused of using ChatGPT to write an essay. I have never written a review for an app before, but I absolutely loved this, especially how I can use it for documents I have already written. I used this to prove my innocence then recommended this software to my teacher. I know there are probably other resources like this one and to be honest it was a little confusing with the "embed"-ing, but this was the first one I saw, and it absolutely save my buttocks.

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Spocckce Delton (ID: 00000064eea65fdd) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/17/2023 Very outdated, hasnt been updated in a year, plus its still using that same old 2015-2016 layout which is pretty boring and it sucks how its not even using the same layout as the 2023 layout for google docs.

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Cindy Bahl (Cindy) (ID: 0000009be9acf12d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/22/2022 FAIL. Does not work. At all. I tried everything. It is useless.

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Luis A. Socías Contreras (ID: 0000007fbe5d513c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/06/2021 EXCELENT I COULD RECOVER LOST WORK THANK YOU!!!!