Simple Markdown Note Taker

Latest Version

Version
1.2.2
Update
August 1, 2021
Size
213KiB
Developer
Category
Users
365
Rating
4.14286 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Mark-It Extension

Mark-It lets you quickly take notes in Markdown from within Chrome.

With its View and Edit modes, you can see the pretty version of your notes and format with the power of Markdown when you need to.

Mark-It replaces your new tab screen with your notes in View mode so you can quickly open and read them.

It also provides a toolbar popup that opens your notes in Edit mode to make quick edits without leaving your page.

To switch between View and Edit mode, hit Ctrl + Space. You can also open the popup with Ctrl + Shift + F.

Your notes are saved automatically!

What's new in 1.2.2:

Styled dark mode links to be more readable.


What's new in 1.2.1:

Added dark mode!

Packaged fonts with the extension instead of downloading from Google Fonts.


What's new in 1.2.0:

Overhauled the saving mechanics. Now your notes are saved when you stop typing and they are synced with all other instances of the notes.

Added a saving indicator that shows up while the notes are saving.

Added a mode switch button to the popup.

Other small fixes and tweaks.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Mark-It", "description": "Simple Markdown Note Taker", "version": "1.2.2", "manifest_version": 2, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "notepad/notepad.html", "default_icon": "icons/icon-32.png" }, "permissions": ["storage"], "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+F", "mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+F" }, "description": "Opens notepad" }, "new_tab_switch_mode": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Space", "mac": "MacCtrl+Space" }, "description": "Sends command to switch between view and edit on new tab page" } }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "newTab/newTab.html" }, "icons": { "32": "icons/icon-32.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "96": "icons/icon-96.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Mark-It extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Mark-It extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Mark-It 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 Mark-It extension file

Select and download the Mark-It 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 Mark-It 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 Mark-It 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 Mark-It 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 Mark-It extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jay Johnston (ID: 000000a39c397d4b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/07/2023 Thank you - simple and powerful. I use it as my "new tab" page so my notes are always handy. I look forward to the "top posting" update!

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Roel de Brouwer (ID: 000000e6632756f6) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/26/2021 Zeer handig behalve dat de sneltoets SHIFT-CTRL-F het bewerken activeert terwijl dit al een sneltoets is om te zoeken in de developer tools. Dit zorgt ervoor dat ik de neiging heb de extentie te gaan verwijderen. For the developer: Please remove or make the hotkey SHIFT-CTRL-F hotkey optional while using the devtools. It overwrites the search in source hotkey of Chrome.

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Liam Theveny (ID: 000000a64b972398) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/03/2019 A very useful and easy-to-use notetaking application. I use it for keeping track of daily tasks. Works as a new tab page, which makes it very useful for keeping reminders.

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Mark Jose (ID: 0000000ed1af5831) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/28/2019 Mark-It is a nice way to create a newtab page. Clean, simple, and easily customizable means you won't get bored of it quickly and it doesn't take that much effort to set up something you like. I designed it into a directory list for my most commonly used sites which is nice and fast tool I use all the time. It is rewarding if you are at least willing to try markdown. Prior to this app I've used redirect extensions to notetaking apps like Evernote that list my directory of sites but was slow due to loading evernote and then my sites. Mark-It is a definite improvement to what I was using before.