Copy the selected HTML as Markdown

Latest Version

Version
0.0.5
Update
March 2, 2020
Size
32.32KiB
Developer
Category
Users
263
Rating
3.25 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
ActiveTab
ClipboardWrite
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Copy as Markdown Extension

This extension can help you covert the selected HTML to Markdown, and copy the Markdown to your clipboard.

There are three ways you can use it

1. Click Copy as Markdown icon in the toolbar.

2. Click the right button and click Copy as Markdown menu.

3. Press Alt+Shift+Y on Windows or Option+Shift+Y on Mac.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.0.5", "name": "Copy as Markdown", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Copy the selected HTML as Markdown", "icons": { "16": "img/icon-16.png", "48": "img/icon-48.png", "114": "img/icon-114.png", "128": "img/icon-128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Copy as Markdown" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "js/background_script.bundle.js" ], "persistent": false }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "js/content_script.bundle.js" ], "commands": { "copy-as-markdown": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+Y", "mac": "Alt+Shift+Y" }, "description": "Copy as Markdown" } }, "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "activeTab", "clipboardWrite" ], "homepage_url": "https://github.com/sjmyuan/copy-as-markdown"}
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How to download and manually install Copy as Markdown extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Copy as Markdown extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Copy as Markdown 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 Copy as Markdown extension file

Select and download the Copy as Markdown 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 Copy as Markdown 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 Copy as Markdown 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 Copy as Markdown 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 Copy as Markdown extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Michael Liquori (ID: 00000071f764a52b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/21/2022 Stay far away! This totally broke copy and paste functionality in general on my mac and took me much time to figure it out.

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web indé (ID: 0000003778f2cd5e) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/05/2022 Unfortunately not working anymore

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Jie Zhan (ID: 0000008972a72316) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2020 It can support copy Markdown text on browser, and also can convert Html text into Markdown text. It's a helpful tool.

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Cheng Yang (ID: 0000003f9f3ffc2e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2020 Great tool!