xkcd explainer

Displays an explanation of an opened xkcd comic from the explain xkcd wiki.

What is xkcd explainer?

xkcd explainer is a Chrome extension developed by Avadonia314, and its main feature is "Displays an explanation of an opened xkcd comic from the explain xkcd wiki.".

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Extension Usage Instructions

                        Ever confused by an xkcd comic? Left wondering about some reference in the title text?

xkcd explainer provides detailed explanations to any xkcd comic, and displays it below the image for easy access. It automatically takes explanations from the explain xkcd wiki, and parses the wiki markup into HTML.

Currently, the following formats are available:
- Headings & Subheadings
- Bold & Italics
- Bullet and sub-bullet points
- Internal links (within the explain xkcd wiki)
- Wikipedia links (defaulted to English)
- Other external links
- Quotes
- Citation needed links (links to comic #285)
- Tables
- TV Tropes links (shows warning to comic #609)
- References / Footnotes

Since these explanations are provided by people, recently uploaded comics will probably not have an explanation ready. In addition, some comics have incomplete explanations and are constantly being updated. If you would like to help the community (and other xkcd viewers), check the wiki at explainxkcd.com.                    

Extension Basic Information

Name xkcd explainer xkcd explainer
ID foejkfobkipagoaicljcokpdbdldfmdn
Official URL https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/xkcd-explainer/foejkfobkipagoaicljcokpdbdldfmdn
Description Displays an explanation of an opened xkcd comic from the explain xkcd wiki.
File Size 13.01 KB
Installation Count 74
Current Version 2.2
Last Updated 2019-04-02
Publish Date 2019-04-02
Rating 4.67/5 Total 3 Ratings
Developer Avadonia314
Payment Type free
Extension Website https://github.com/LenKagamine/xkcd-explainer
Help Page URL https://github.com/LenKagamine/xkcd-explainer/issues
Supported Languages en
manifest.json
{
    "update_url": "https:\/\/clients2.google.com\/service\/update2\/crx",
    "manifest_version": 2,
    "name": "xkcd explainer",
    "description": "Displays an explanation of an opened xkcd comic from the explain xkcd wiki.",
    "version": "2.2",
    "author": "Michael Kim",
    "homepage_url": "https:\/\/github.com\/lenkagamine\/xkcd-explainer",
    "icons": {
        "128": "icon128.png"
    },
    "content_scripts": [
        {
            "matches": [
                "http:\/\/xkcd.com\/*",
                "https:\/\/xkcd.com\/*"
            ],
            "exclude_matches": [
                "http:\/\/xkcd.com\/archive\/",
                "https:\/\/xkcd.com\/archive\/"
            ],
            "css": [
                "explain.css"
            ],
            "js": [
                "main.js",
                "parser.js"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "permissions": [
        "https:\/\/explainxkcd.com\/*"
    ]
}