Remove clutter from online articles to help your students focus on reading, and share to Google Classroom.

Latest Version

Version
2.0.0
Update
January 4, 2023
Size
90.25KiB
Developer
insertlearning.com
Category
Users
7,000+
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
WebNavigation
Scripting
ActiveTab
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Refine Extension

You want students to read more online articles, yet all of the clutter and ads on some sites can be too distracting for your students.

Refine is a free Chrome extension that lets teachers share a refined online article with their students right through Google Classroom.

A simple solution brought to you by the teachers at InsertLearning.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Refine", "description": "Remove clutter from online articles to help your students focus on reading, and share to Google Classroom.", "version": "2.0.0", "icons": { "128": "lib/img/icon.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["https://docentedu.com/beta/refine/*", "https://insertlearning.com/v1/refine/*"], "js": ["redirect.js"], "run_at": "document_end" }], "action": { "default_title": "Refine", "default_icon": "lib/img/icon.png" }, "permissions": [ "webNavigation", "scripting", "activeTab" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ], "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": [ "lib/fonts/*" ], "matches": [ "" ] }], "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAiV+ziHuIVjRZQQ7RYhoVkKZvjCXRh/3qMMptqbALYp3mIWW2MFWcGf/gCZ/wOWXcIn7V7MCrCXtxiNXj/bSWYm9NS8Z5juJBqqUrrZGu050ZlaTW5hA4UyH1QWWQMHZB+7v/0orh3K0wPsvQZNuMl5AgSQ3NGVlGwqIQWYuUzqhHH/9zOYdZx5eaHlHsUpmbD8Rg+Bgce4Pxz1MfJr618dtzQw7Zzw5cvYn5Vl4OUoV4cpP6UgmEm2+vb5FkiSHx6WO8fyRiwd02ii13vw3ouihfsAGuLnEppRq5AeaFvHGv9Y/sFak6ULVVTC3LHAQ3fR9WdNUrHlaGBNNq6N0KSQIDAQAB"}
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How to download and manually install Refine extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Refine 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 Refine extension file

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

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User reviews

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patrik hasselberg (ID: 00000059285b8871) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/13/2021 Kinda good yes.remove bad ad and other dumb stuuf yes. really good recomend to child school in is.

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Bruh Bruh (ID: 00000049d888a2db) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/17/2019 So I downloaded it aaand I thought it was like ad block....turns out it blocks basically everthing.