Clippy MS Word Office assistant is now back to assist inside your browser!

Latest Version

Version
1.9.2
Update
October 22, 2024
Size
1.37MiB
Developer
kickass.website
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
3.82979 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Https://clippy-dictionary.kickass.website/*
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Clippy Extension

Clippy is back!
Old MS Word Office assistant is now back once again! Inside old Word applications Clippy was not so useful but he always had great comment or two. This extension will provide clippy inside every website you visit. For some website Clippy will make a random comment based on the public repository file. Checkout extension website on info how to contribute!

The default assistant Clippy has been heavily mocked in popular culture, being parodied, appearing in memes, and even being made fun of by Microsoft themselves from 2001 onwards. NOW HE IS BACK ONCE MORE INSIDE YOUR BROWSER!

Clippy is back with little help of clippy.js (Smore Inc)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Clippy", "short_name": "Clippy Assistant", "description": "Clippy MS Word Office assistant is now back to assist inside your browser!", "version": "1.9.2", "author": "Ante Bari\u0107 (capJavert)", "icons": { "16": "assets/img/clippy-icon-16x16.png", "48": "assets/img/clippy-icon-48x48.png", "128": "assets/img/clippy-icon-128x128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Clippy Assistant", "default_icon": { "16": "assets/img/clippy-icon-gray-48x48.png", "24": "assets/img/clippy-icon-gray-48x48.png", "32": "assets/img/clippy-icon-gray-48x48.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "css": [ "assets/css/clippy.css" ], "js": [ "assets/js/jquery.min.js", "assets/js/clippy.js", "assets/js/agent.js", "lib/index.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "background": { "scripts": [ "assets/js/web-storage-object.js", "lib/state.js" ], "persistent": true }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "assets/img/clippy.map.png" ], "permissions": [ "activeTab", "https://clippy-dictionary.kickass.website/*" ], "externally_connectable": { "matches": [ "http://localhost:8080/*", "https://capjavert.github.com/*", "https://antebaric.from.hr/*", "http://antebaric.from.hr/*", "https://kickass.website/*", "https://clippy.kickass.website/*", "https://*.capjavert.now.sh/*" ] }}
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How to download and manually install Clippy extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Clippy 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 Clippy extension file

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

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Александр «Княже» Саталин (ID: 0000005b0dfc8bd5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/10/2024 Немного поигрался с текстом Скрепыша для вк. Не благодарите... И не слушайте советов)

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Trevor Hart (ID: 000000b8b4f1b620) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/19/2023 It makes browsing goofy!

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hecker (ID: 00000095583ce90e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/15/2023 i love clippy 10/10

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Emily Rumshas (ID: 0000008d11b73217) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/04/2023 love it! i wish you would add sounds for him

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From Kids to Kids Coins Sales (ID: 000000d241914ea3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/24/2023 Awesome, I love it