Installation
FlowReader can be installed from browser stores or loaded as an unpacked extension for development.
Option 1: Install from Web Store (Recommended)
FlowReader is available on:
Coming soon to Chrome Web Store
Option 2: Load Unpacked (For Developers)
Prerequisites
- Chrome, Edge, or any Chromium-based browser
- The FlowReader extension files
Steps
Download FlowReader
- Download the latest
flow-readerzip from GitHub Releases - Or build it yourself from source
- Download the latest
Open Extensions Page
- Chrome/Edge: Navigate to
chrome://extensions/
- Chrome/Edge: Navigate to
Enable Developer Mode
- Toggle the "Developer mode" switch in the top right corner
Load the Extension
- Click the "Load unpacked" button
- Select the
flow-readerfolder
Refresh Your Browser
- After installation, refresh any open pages to enable FlowReader
Verification
You should see the FlowReader icon in your extensions list. When you select text on any webpage, a magnifying glass icon should appear near your selection.
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