Find Reddit or Hacker News discussions on the current page!
Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links Extension
==== Changelog ====
## 2.1.0
- Added the \"Use new Reddit links\" option
## 2.1.0
- Updated to the extension manifest version 3
- Reddit results parsing moved to content.js script (can't access DOM in service worker)
- Better rendering of icons (using SVG instead of fonts)
## 2.0.10
- Improve post title that's passed into \"submit link\"
## 2.0.9
- Fix build system to pass firefox's automated build systems
## 2.0.8
- Style fix - Better padding and alignment of buttons
## 2.0.7
- Fix for reddit api with comments over 1,000 (Because there's a comma in the number string)
## 2.0.6
- Fix iframe issue, by using shadow DOM (Closes https://github.com/benwinding/newsit/issues/10)
## 2.0.5
- Fixes \"Hide [+] When No Results\" feature
- Fixes \"SharedArrayBuffer will require cross-origin isolation\" messages in console (https://github.com/facebook/create-react-app/issues/10474)
## 2.0.4
- Added option \"Hide [+] When No Results\"
## 2.0.3
- Added '+' icon to resubmit link, even if results are there
## 2.0.2
- Better search results by ignoring the \"www.\" and \"m.\" in urls
## 2.0.1
- Added the \"Submit link\" button, when no results are found.
## 2.0.0
- Can now view all results found from HN and Reddit
- Major refactor for reliability and maintainability (details here: https://github.com/benwinding/newsit/pull/4)
## 1.2.4
- Fix Reddit Lookup by Using Background Scripts
- Source code here: https://github.com/benwinding/newsit
## 1.2.4
- Submit to Hacker News
- Submit to Reddit
## 1.2.3
- Adds link to Reddit post (if it was posted there)
- Adds link to Hacker News post (if it was posted there)
- Displays number of comments for that discussion on link
- Works asynchronously as the page loads
- Works on SPA's (Single Page Applications)
- Enable globally or on a site by site basis
Hope it's as useful to you as it is to me!
*** UPDATES ***
* Smaller size < 150kb
* Code not bundled, minified or obfuscated
SOURCE CODE:
https://github.com/benwinding/newsit
PRIVACY POLICY:
https://benwinding.com/newsit/privacy_policy.html
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
https://benwinding.com/newsit/terms_and_conditions.html
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links 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 Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links 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 Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links 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 Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links 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 Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links 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 Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links extension file
Select and download the Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links 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 Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links 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 Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links 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 Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links 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 Newsit: Hacker News and Reddit Links extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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User reviews
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