This enables you to highlight the web element and copy the visible text to clipboard by clicking on it. Press 'Escape' to exit
fetchMe Extension
How to use? 🤔
1. Install 'fetchMe' in your browser extension store.
2. Open the web page from which you want to copy text or a list.
3. Select the 'fetchMe' from your extension list. A red cursor will be displayed when you hover over web elements.
4. (default, configurable) Just click on the desired element to copy the text or list. The selected text or list will be copied to your clipboard. You can then paste it wherever needed.
5. (Optional) You can also use the Inspect Console to verify what element has been copied to the clipboard.
6. Press `X` to show page ruler which can around web page for easier horizontal and vertical measurement.
7. Press `L` to hide page ruler and show again red cursor to copy the lists
8. Press the 'Escape' button whenever to exit the ‘fetchMe’ tool.
Features 💭
1. Copy to clipboard the text or list in a single click.
2. The ‘fetchMe’ is dynamically built, and functions based on direct elements or their parent/child relationships.
3. It can copy all types of content: text, numbers, symbols, list values, and paragraphs.
4. No additional pop-ups to avoid extra clicks by the user. Simplified for user selection.
5. Able to copy text from web pages that have CTRL+C restrictions.
6. Able to copy the tooltips in the title of span elements
7. User able to switch to page ruler to measure the web page items
8. No additional permissions are asked from users. We don't collect any data from users.
Snippets 🎓
‘fetchMe’ supports as of now Manifest Json, JavaScript functions, modern Clipboard API
Source code - https://github.com/kps1994/fetchMe
Why ‘fetchMe’? 🤔
Yes, I know you can copy text directly from a web page without any tool, but the intention behind creating ‘fetchMe’ is not only to get the text or tooltip. Also able to check the web page items alignment. Whenever you need to copy text continuously, this tool will surely help. You don’t even need to use CTRL+C to copy; with a single click, you can complete the process.
What if it doesn't work? 😢
Please restart your browser that should fix most of the problem.
Feel free to raise a bug on my GitHub.
Is it free? 🧐
100% it's free and it will always be free.
So, what I get from this? 🙋
Good question. Happiness when you installed it and provide a star rating if you like this.
What is the RoadMap? 🛣️
Well, it's huge that cannot be described here, but most of the features are going to save your time a lot.
Thanks for reading this much, now just install and explore 'fetchMe', you might like it 🙂
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install fetchMe extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install fetchMe 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 fetchMe extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install fetchMe extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download fetchMe extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a fetchMe 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 fetchMe Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the fetchMe extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the fetchMe extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for fetchMe 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 fetchMe 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 fetchMe extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install fetchMe 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 fetchMe extension file
Select and download the fetchMe 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 fetchMe 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 fetchMe 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 fetchMe 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 fetchMe extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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