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Installation

FlowReader can be installed from browser stores or loaded as an unpacked extension for development.

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

  1. Download FlowReader

    • Download the latest flow-reader zip from GitHub Releases
    • Or build it yourself from source
  2. Open Extensions Page

    • Chrome/Edge: Navigate to chrome://extensions/
  3. Enable Developer Mode

    • Toggle the "Developer mode" switch in the top right corner
  4. Load the Extension

    • Click the "Load unpacked" button
    • Select the flow-reader folder
  5. 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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Released under the AGPL v3.0 License.