Tool for copying genealogical data into Geni.

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September 10, 2024
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historylink.herokuapp.com
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1,000+
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SmartCopy Extension

SmartCopy assists users in copying and updating genealogical information within Geni. It also provides consistency checking on profiles, as well as quick access to research links and the HistoryLink tools. This tool does not grant permission to use copyrighted content - users are responsible for obtaining any required authorization from the creator of works, such as biographical stories or images.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install SmartCopy extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install SmartCopy 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 SmartCopy extension file

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

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User reviews

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Guy Khmelnitsky (ID: 000000aaae986d31) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/07/2021 Very comfortable. Great thought and increasingly growing supported sites. Features are developed on the run and the code is OpenSource. The interface is very pleasant and friendly. Must-have tool if you use Geni.com

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Will Chapman (ID: 000000010ce42a16) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/22/2020 An indispensable tool for users of Geni.com (which also gets *****).

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Alex Helen Moes (ID: 0000006312e27f24) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/14/2020 I was resistant to it at first but once i started i kicked myself for the delay. Now I use it everyday.

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James Wile (ID: 0000005ba3d202b1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/17/2018 Excellent tool to use to add to your Geni tree.

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Harald Tveit Alvestrand (ID: 000000ef3acb5649) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/14/2018 The most useful tool for tree-building based on other Net-places in Geni.com. Also provides great "hmm... that can't be right" checks. Very responsive developer!