Easily see alt text on Bluesky. Get tips on accessible text. Get warned or prevented from posting inaccessible posts.

Latest Version

Version
0.4
Update
July 7, 2023
Size
21.12KiB
Developer
abitofaccess.com
Category
Users
24
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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BlueA11y Extension

It can be difficult to tell if images have alternative text on Bluesky. Alternative (or alt) text is used to describe images for those who can't see the image, making them more accessible.

This extension, based on Alt or Not for Twitter, shows which images are missing alternative text, and displays the alt text below the images when available.

The extension also warns users when images in a post have no alt text when posting, and you can choose to disable the button entirely when alt text is missing, requiring you to add descriptions before you can post.

You can choose to hide the repost button on posts with missing alt text, or even hide the complete post.

The extension includes additional options to check the text of posts for potential accessibility issues, giving suggestion on how to avoid those issues.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "BlueA11y","description": "Easily see alt text on Bluesky. Get tips on accessible text. Get warned or prevented from posting inaccessible posts.","version": "0.4","options_ui": {"page": "options.html"},"action": {"default_icon": {"16": "bluea11y_icon-tiny.png","32": "bluea11y_icon-small.png","48": "bluea11y_icon-medium.png","128": "bluea11y_icon-large.png"},"default_popup": "options.html"}, "icons": { "16": "bluea11y_icon-tiny.png", "32": "bluea11y_icon-small.png", "48": "bluea11y_icon-medium.png", "128": "bluea11y_icon-large.png" },"permissions": ["storage"],"content_scripts": [{ "matches" : ["https://bsky.app/*", "https://staging.bsky.app/*"],"css": ["bluea11y.css"],"js" : ["bluea11y.js"]}]}
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How to download and manually install BlueA11y extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install BlueA11y 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 BlueA11y extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install BlueA11y extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download BlueA11y extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a BlueA11y 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 BlueA11y Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the BlueA11y extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the BlueA11y extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for BlueA11y 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 BlueA11y 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 BlueA11y extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install BlueA11y 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 BlueA11y extension file

Select and download the BlueA11y 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 BlueA11y 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 BlueA11y 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 BlueA11y 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 BlueA11y extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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