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Extraordictionary is a Chrome extension for searching definitions and images of selected text from various online dictionaries/websites. Moreover, you can add those definitions and images to Anki flashcard.

How to use

  • Install the extension from Chrome Web Store
  • Select texts to show a popup with definitions and images automatically or click at the extension's icon in the Chrome toolbar to search manually.
  • Select dictionaries by clicking at the filter icon next to the searchbar.
  • Connect with Anki by installing AnkiConnect add-on. If the connection is successful, the ADD TO ANKI button color will change from gray to blue.
  • Choose an Anki deck you want to add to from the dropdown list in the ADD TO ANKI button.
  • Select definitions and images then clicking at the ADD TO ANKI button to add the definitions-images-bundled card to Anki.
  • There is the extension options in Options page (by right clicking at the extension's icon then you will see Options).
  • If you want to use this extension in PDF files, you might need to convert PDF to HTML and open it as a website by click at "preview online" button

Building/Installation for development

  1. use npm install
  2. use npm run dev(It can rebuild automatically) ornpm run build
  3. Upload the build folder to Chrome. Tutorial

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