Shows a summary of a link / URL

Latest Version

Version
0.0.0.6
Update
July 21, 2023
Size
52.55KiB
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Category
Users
60
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Permissions
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Link Peek Extension

This extension will revolutionize the way you surf the web!

Instead of clicking links on a website to check what is behind each and every one of them, use the Link Peek to get a summary of the page behind that link! This extension will improve your efficiency and help you go through the content of a website much quicker.

It is perfect for news sites, forums, shopping sites, corporate web pages and many more.

Please note that the extension blocks cross-domain pages to protect your security. In other words, only pages from the same website/domain will be shown.

Be ready to experience a new way of using your browser!

Please let me know if you need additional features. I am fully committed to maintain and improve the extension.

IMPORTANT:
- The extension will be ready once the website is fully loaded. You can check the status of the extension from its icon as it will turn to green once ready.
- To activate the extension press Ctrl and move your mouse over a link.
- You can change your settings by clicking on the extension icon. For ex, if you do not want to keep pressing Ctrl, you can update the behavior at the settings section.

ENJOY!

Please send us an email if you want new features and we'd be more than happy to implement :)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Link Peek", "description" : "Shows a summary of a link / URL", "version": "0.0.0.6", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": ["storage"], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["url_script.js", "images/loading.png", "images/cancel.png", "images/icon-green.png", "images/icon-red.png"], "matches": [ "" ] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"] }], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "24": "images/icon24.png", "32": "images/icon32.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "64": "images/icon64.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "default_popup": "options.html", "default_title": "Options" }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "24": "images/icon24.png", "32": "images/icon32.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "64": "images/icon64.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "default_locale": "en"}
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How to download and manually install Link Peek extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Link Peek 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 Link Peek extension file

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

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Scott Anderson (ID: 000000f58cd0bb42) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/19/2022 Could you please give us the option to change the keybind to activate the extension? I would like to change ctrl to a button on my mouse. Cheers