This extension adds configurable lookup options for the context menu of selected text
Context Lookups Extension
Need to quickly check the definition of \"bi-weekly\" when someone emails you about a meeting? Curious about the literal meaning of \"je ne sais quoi\" when it comes up in an article? Want to know who exactly \"Robert Walpole\" is when someone mentions them in a comment?
Context Lookups has you covered! Get up to speed or satisfy your curiosity in no time at all, then be on your merry way. You can set the results to appear as regular webpages, or make things extra convenient with simplified popup windows.
This much can already be done with just the default lookups, but the possibilities go far beyond that. Copy the search query URL base of whatever website you want to use, and create a context menu item for it in the extension popup, it's that simple. Just remember to save your changes!
Here are a couple more to try:
Synonyms/Antonyms
- Use \"https://www.thesaurus.com/browse/\" as the URL base.
Rhymes
- Use \"https://www.rhymezone.com/r/rhyme.cgi?typeofrhyme=perfect&Word=\" as the URL base.
Note that ampersand characters (&) in context menu labels are used to assign shortcut keys. To make a letter within the label the shortcut key for the option (while it's shown), simply put an ampersand in front of it. For example, set the label as \"Rh&ymes\" to make a context menu option \"Rhymes\" with the shortcut key 'y'. To put an ampersand in the actual label, simply include it twice, as in \"Synonyms && Antonyms\" to get a label of \"Synonyms & Antonyms\".
This is my first extension, so any feedback is appreciated.
NOTE: Due to limitations with Chrome, results displayed in a popup are unfortunately restricted to the primary display. If using multiple displays, try to keep the browser window using the extension on the primary display. Alternatively, you can set the results to display as normal pages instead.
Version 2:
Now supports parent menus!
Version 3:
Updated to use Manifest version 3. Apologies for any resultant issues I might have missed. After a couple revisions, I think I've got it working with pre-existing saved data, but if you still encounter issues, I recommend saving your loaded configurations from the extension popup to update the saved data.
Opening as a regular window popup is now supported, by simply selecting the center of the slider.
Changed the default definition lookup to a simple Google search query, as this has better fallback behavior when a definition isn't found in the primary source.
Version 4:
New features and quality of life improvements
- Import and Export from/to a file (remember to save after importing!)
- A much larger number of menu items are supported than before (working around Chrome limitations)
- Internal scrolling, for retaining easy access to button controls
- Now indicates when you have unsaved changes
- Encountered errors now get displayed, though hopefully this won't be needed. :)
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Context Lookups extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Context Lookups 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 Context Lookups extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Context Lookups extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Context Lookups extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Context Lookups 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 Context Lookups Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Context Lookups extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Context Lookups extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Context Lookups 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 Context Lookups 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 Context Lookups extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Context Lookups 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 Context Lookups extension file
Select and download the Context Lookups 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 Context Lookups 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 Context Lookups 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 Context Lookups 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 Context Lookups extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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