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Install Reading CopilotDeveloper Version

Follow these simple steps to install Reading Copilot as an unpacked extension in Chrome. This is the developer version for testing and development purposes.

Step 1: Download the Extension

Get the Reading Copilot extension package (ZIP file)

Download Extension ZIP

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install Reading Copilot in Chrome

01

Download the Extension

Download the Reading Copilot extension ZIP file to your computer.

Click the download button below to get the extension package.

02

Extract the ZIP File

Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a folder on your computer.

Right-click the ZIP file and select "Extract All" or use your preferred extraction tool. Remember where you extracted it!

03

Open Chrome Extensions Page

Navigate to Chrome's extensions management page.

Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/ or click the three-dot menu → More tools → Extensions.

04

Enable Developer Mode

Turn on Developer mode in the top-right corner of the extensions page.

Toggle the "Developer mode" switch in the top-right corner of the extensions page.

05

Load the Extension

Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted extension folder.

Click the "Load unpacked" button that appears, then navigate to and select the folder you extracted in step 2.

06

Verify Installation

Confirm that Reading Copilot appears in your extensions list.

You should see Reading Copilot in your extensions list. Pin it to your toolbar for easy access!

Quick Visual Guide

Finding Chrome Extensions Page

  • Method 1:Type chrome://extensions/ in the address bar
  • Method 2:Click the three-dot menu (⋮) → More tools → Extensions
  • Method 3:Right-click the extensions icon in the toolbar → Manage extensions

Important Notes

  • Keep the extension folder in a permanent location. Moving or deleting it will disable the extension.
  • You may see a warning about "Unpacked extensions" - this is normal for developer versions.
  • After installation, pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access while reading.
  • If you update the extension, you may need to reload it by clicking the refresh icon on the extensions page.

Troubleshooting

"Manifest file is missing or unreadable"

Make sure you selected the folder containing the manifest.json file, not the ZIP file itself. Extract the ZIP first, then select the extracted folder.

Extension not working after installation

Try reloading the extension by going to chrome://extensions/, finding Reading Copilot, and clicking the refresh icon. Also make sure the extension is enabled (toggle switch is on).

Can't find "Load unpacked" button

Make sure Developer mode is enabled. Look for the toggle switch in the top-right corner of the chrome://extensions/ page and turn it on.

Ready to start learning?

Once installed, visit any website and start clicking words to see their contextual meanings!

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