Highlight text and convert it to an iCal file

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Version
1.0
Update
September 16, 2024
Size
28.54KiB
Developer
Category
Users
46
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Text to iCal Extension

Transform selected text into calendar events with our Chrome extension, Text to iCal. Perfect for busy professionals, students, and anyone who wants to quickly add events to their calendar from web content.

Key Features:
- One-click conversion of highlighted text to iCal (.ics) files
- Automatic parsing of dates and times using advanced natural language processing
- Preview and edit event details in local time before downloading
- UTC time format for universal compatibility
- Clean, user-friendly interface

Ideal for:
- Scheduling appointments from emails or websites
- Adding webinar or online event details to your calendar
- Quickly capturing event information from social media posts

Current Limitations:
- All values highlighted are assumed to be in computer's local time. They are then converted to UTC for ics download, which may require manual adjustment for local time zones
- Complex or ambiguous date formats may not always be accurately parsed
- Multi-day events or recurring events are not yet supported
- Limited to English language date and time formats
- May not capture all event details from highly formatted or complex text layouts

Save time and reduce errors in your scheduling process with Text to iCal. Download now and streamline your calendar management!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Text to iCal", "version": "1.0", "description": "Highlight text and convert it to an iCal file", "permissions": ["activeTab", "scripting"], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "128": "icon.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["chrono.min.js", "content.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Text to iCal extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Text to iCal extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Text to iCal 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 Text to iCal extension file

Select and download the Text to iCal 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 Text to iCal 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 Text to iCal 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 Text to iCal 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 Text to iCal extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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