This is a companion extension for QOwnNotes to interact with the note taking desktop application.

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Version
2024.8.0
Update
August 13, 2024
Size
862KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.75 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Português (Brasil)
Português (Portugal)
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
Storage
Bookmarks
Scripting
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QOwnNotes Web Companion Extension

QOwnNotes is the open source (GPL) plain-text file markdown note taking application for GNU/Linux, macOS and Windows, that (optionally) works together with the notes application of Nextcloud or ownCloud.

To use this extension QOwnNotes needs to be running.

Features:

- bookmark management with Markdown links in notes
- for more information about the bookmarks feature please visit https://www.qownnotes.org/Knowledge-base/QOwnNotes-Web-Companion-browser-extension
- creating a new note (only text) from the current selection by right-clicking it
- this is scriptable in QOwnNotes
- creating a new note from the content of the current webpage by right-clicking on the page
- the html will be converted to markdown and images of the page will be downloaded (might take a while)
- this is scriptable in QOwnNotes
- creating a new note with a screenshot of the visible part of the current webpage by right-clicking on the page
- you can change the server socket port in the extension *Option page*
- scriptable

## Permissions

- the extension uses the `tabs` permission that may be interpreted as permission to `Read your browsing history` to be able to store bookmarks for all open tabs in a window with a single click
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "QOwnNotes Web Companion", "short_name": "qownnotes", "description": "__MSG_appDescription__", "default_locale": "en", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/qownnotes/web-companion", "manifest_version": 3, "icons": { "16": "icons/16x16/apps/QOwnNotes.png", "32": "icons/32x32/apps/QOwnNotes.png", "48": "icons/48x48/apps/QOwnNotes.png", "128": "icons/128x128/apps/QOwnNotes.png" }, "minimum_chrome_version": "88.0", "permissions": [ "tabs", "activeTab", "contextMenus", "storage", "bookmarks", "scripting" ], "options_page": "www/index.html#/options", "action": { "default_popup": "www/index.html#/popup", "default_title": "QOwnNotes Web Companion" }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+B", "mac": "Command+B" } } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://*/*" ], "css": [ "assets/content.css" ], "js": [ "my-content-script.js" ] } ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self';" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "*" ], "matches": [ "*://*/*" ] } ], "version": "2024.8.0"}
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How to download and manually install QOwnNotes Web Companion extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download QOwnNotes Web Companion extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a QOwnNotes Web Companion 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 QOwnNotes Web Companion Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install QOwnNotes Web Companion 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 QOwnNotes Web Companion extension file

Select and download the QOwnNotes Web Companion 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 QOwnNotes Web Companion 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 QOwnNotes Web Companion 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 QOwnNotes Web Companion 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 QOwnNotes Web Companion extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Chase J (ID: 00000078a10caa16) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/11/2023 Works well as intended

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F FEPA (ID: 00000046f0ead9b5) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/19/2022 ✅Open source ✅La app de escritorio usa QT en su interfaz, mucho mas rapido que otras alternativas ❌El uso de la extension a la hora de realizar una nota resulta complicado. Necesita de otros elementos para rastrear de forma simple la web.

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_MemoryCore_ (ID: 0000004a1563b7e6) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/13/2021 as a 14 year old, i don't understand it. but it's cool app cool extension eh

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Vyacheslav S (ID: 0000007376943331) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/21/2019 Отличное дополнение к QownNotes!