An AI based text processing tool to rectify and simplify your texts so that your texting experience is as smooth as possible.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.1
Update
November 27, 2024
Size
128KiB
Developer
Category
Users
30
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Scripting
ActiveTab
ClipboardRead
Storage
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ReText Extension

ReText is an AI-Enabled text processing tool that uses the OpenAI API with optimized prompts to help users with making their texts grammatically correct, concise, and verbose.

USAGE - One simply has to highlight any text on their page, or use the text in their clipboard and then click on the extension and let the application work its magic.

Update 1.2 - Users can now enable the extension to use the text in the clipboard so you don't have to highlight text every time on a web page

Update 1.3 - Added a new 'history' feature which allows users to re-use prompts, greatly improved UI

Update 1.3.1 - Added caching for history requests. If you use text that exists in your history, you instantly get the results instead of having to send another request

This application is particularly useful because gpt3.5 turbo (the current model being used in the backend) has context of situations. A basic example - \"Hi principle, I will not be able to attend school today\". Some other extensions or applications might say this sentence is correct as principle is a valid word, but not ReText, it will suggest the replacement of 'principle' with 'principal', therefore making the sentence both grammatically and contextually correct. One might ask why our extension should be used as compared to directly going to chatgpt and asking these questions. We have many reasons to believe that our tool would boost productivity as compared to directly going to chatgpt which are as follows:
1. Time saved - Our application allows users to simply highlight text and click a button to achieve the desired output. This is much faster in comparison to copying text, going to a new tab, opening chatgpt (most times, one has to authenticate) and then finally putting in the prompt.
2. Optimized prompts - Continuing from the first point, the user has to think of prompts themselves to ensure they get an effective result. Thankfully, through thorough testing, we have determined prompts that are guaranteed to help users achieve effective results when using the extension so they do not have to go through the hassle of thinking of prompts themselves and being dissatisfied with ineffective outputs.
3. Resource optimization - Last but not the least, a chrome extension is much lighter as compared a separate tab or a window. This ensures that users do not have to expend too many resources for a task that can be completed through less costly resources.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install ReText extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install ReText 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 ReText extension file

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

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