Save stories as ebook files for offline reading

Latest Version

Version
1.0.110
Update
September 29, 2024
Size
2.94MiB
Developer
ficlab.com
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.51064 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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FicLab Extension

Download fanfiction as ebook files from a number of popular sites. Simple to use, with beautiful results.

1. Browse to story;
2. Click the FicLab 'save' button;
3. Download the ebook.

Supports ePub, Kindle, PDF, markdown, plain text, MS Word (docx) and HTML. You can also download cover images on their own as PNG files.

A Note About Permissions:
This extension uses an \"access all sites\" permission. The purpose of this permission is to allow publishers to add support for their own sites, in addition to the sites that are supported natively. It will be used to add the 'save' button to supported sites, and to fetch story content from those sites. It will not be used for anything else, and will never access or modify any site other than fiction sites that are supported for ebook conversion by the extension.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "version": "1.0.110", "name": "FicLab", "description": "Save stories as ebook files for offline reading", "homepage_url": "https://www.ficlab.com/", "author": "Steve Gilberd ", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "19": "icons/icon-19.png", "32": "icons/icon-32.png", "38": "icons/icon-38.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "64": "icons/icon-64.png", "128": "icons/icon-128.png", "140": "icons/icon-140.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icons/icon-19.png", "38": "icons/icon-38.png" }, "default_title": "Save to eBook file" }, "permissions": ["downloads", "storage", ""], "web_accessible_resources": [ "stream", "css/*", "fonts/*", "js/button.js", "js/integration.js", "html/cf-bypass.html", "html/modal.html", "icons/*", "img/*", "sites/*" ], "background": { "scripts": ["js/agent.js"], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": ["js/bootstrap.js"], "css": ["css/overlay.css"], "matches": [""], "run_at": "document_start" }, { "matches": ["https://*.fanfiction.net/*", "https://*.fictionpress.com/*"], "js": ["sites/fanfiction.net/ui.js"], "css": ["sites/fanfiction.net/ui.css"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://www.fimfiction.net/*"], "js": ["sites/fimfiction.net/ui.js"], "css": ["sites/fimfiction.net/ui.css"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://literotica.com/*", "https://*.literotica.com/*"], "js": ["sites/literotica.com/ui.js"], "css": ["sites/literotica.com/ui.css"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://archiveofourown.org/*", "https://www.archiveofourown.org/*"], "js": ["sites/archiveofourown.org/ui.js"], "css": ["sites/archiveofourown.org/ui.css"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://starslibrary.net/*", "https://www.starslibrary.net/*"], "js": ["sites/starslibrary.net/ui.js"], "css": ["sites/starslibrary.net/ui.css"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://www.asianfanfics.com/*"], "js": ["sites/asianfanfics.com/ui.js"], "css": ["sites/asianfanfics.com/ui.css"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://www.inkitt.com/*"], "js": ["sites/inkitt.com/ui.js"], "css": ["sites/inkitt.com/ui.css"], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": ["https://getinkspired.com/*", "https://www.getinkspired.com/*"], "js": ["sites/getinkspired.com/ui.js"], "css": ["sites/getinkspired.com/ui.css"], "run_at": "document_end" } ]}
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How to download and manually install FicLab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install FicLab 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 FicLab extension file

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

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User reviews

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daniel hurtado tobar (ID: 000000dad1ed0d9c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/18/2023 cumple y es rapida, si es para pattpad

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Rox Arizbeth Morales (ID: 0000009dbaaa6260) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/26/2023 No me permite descargar en PDF, me aparece lo siguiente Render (pdf): Remote render failed: Websocket, antes no tenia problemas con la aplicacion

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Tatihana Riascos (ID: 0000005bd8d91d82) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/29/2023 Me ha salvado, es super fácil de usar, excelente servicio.

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Maria VPO (ID: 0000009bb98a8a57) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/16/2023 Muy facil de usar :)

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Gabriella Lopes (ID: 00000061014e276d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/08/2022 Simplesmente a melhor, nunca tive problemas..e é muito fácil de usar. Não sei o que seria de mim semmmm