Search by Selection On Cambridge

A browser extension that lets you quickly search selected text on Cambridge Dictionary with a convenient tooltip.

Overview

The "Search by Selection On Cambridge" extension allows users to select text on any webpage and get a tooltip to search for the selected text directly on Cambridge Dictionary. This tool enhances the browsing experience by providing quick access to definitions.

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Features

• Tooltip: Appears when text is selected, providing an option to search the selected text.
• Quick Search: Opens a new tab with the search results from Cambridge Dictionary.
• Design Customization: Choose from different tooltip designs, including options for text, logo, and a combination of both.
• Open in New Tab or Popup: Select where to open the search results — in a new tab or a popup window.
• Cross-Browser Support: Compatible with major browsers (Chrome, Firefox).

Installation

For Chrome

1. Go to chrome://extensions/ in your Chrome browser.
2. Enable Developer mode (toggle switch in the top right).
3. Click Load unpacked and select the extension directory.

For Firefox

1. Go to about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefox in your Firefox browser.
2. Click Load Temporary Add-on and select the manifest.json file in the extension directory.

Usage

1. Select any text on a webpage.
2. A tooltip will appear near the selected text.
3. Click the tooltip to open a new tab or popup with the search results for the selected text on Cambridge Dictionary.

Development

For information on how to set up the project and contribute, please refer to the Development Guide.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to contact us at antaresjeet@gmail.com.