xkcd Explanifier
A Chromium Extension to open a new tab with the explanified version of a xkcd comic
xkcd Explanifier - Chrome Extension
xkcd Explanifier is a Chromium Extension that allows you to easily view the explanified version of xkcd comics in a new tab. Simply add 'explain' to the URL and enjoy the detailed explanations provided by explainxkcd.com. Developed as a GitHub project, this extension helps you understand the humor and science behind xkcd comics.
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Risk impact: Moderate risk impact 
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Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- tabs
Size: 40.06K
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Add-on summary
This is a simple extension to take the 'explained' version of a URL, by simply adding explain to it. That helps primarily with xkcd.com, which has a non-official component explainxkcd.com. Here is the Github Developer Build: https://github.com/MySixSenses/xkcd-Explainifier Notice: Most xkcd images are copyright Randall Munroe, licensed to the general public under a CC-BY-NC 2.5 License
User reviews
Works! Is great but limited
by Ryan, 2020-08-29
Add-on safety
Risk impact
xkcd Explanifier requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
xkcd Explanifier has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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