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QuickCite Chrome Extension FAQ

About QuickCite

What is QuickCite?

QuickCite is a Chrome extension that allows you to quickly copy formatted information from supported websites (like GitHub, LinkedIn, and Instagram) with a single click.

Which websites does QuickCite support?

See our Supported Sites document.

How do I use QuickCite?

Once installed, QuickCite will add a button to supported web pages. Click this button to copy the formatted information to your clipboard.

Installation and Setup

How do I install QuickCite?

  1. Go to the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Click "Add to Chrome".
  3. Click "Add extension" in the popup.

Why can't I see the QuickCite button on supported websites?

If you can't see the button:

  1. Ensure the extension is enabled in Chrome.
  2. Try refreshing the page.
  3. Check if the site is enabled in the extension's popup menu.

Using QuickCite

How do I change the format of the copied text?

  1. Click on the QuickCite icon in your Chrome toolbar.
  2. In the popup, select either "Markdown Format" or "Plain Text Format".

Can I customize the prefix for each website?

Yes, you can:

  1. Click on the QuickCite icon in your Chrome toolbar.
  2. In the popup, find the website you want to customize.
  3. Edit the text in the "Prefix" field next to the website name.

How do I enable or disable QuickCite for specific websites?

  1. Click on the QuickCite icon in your Chrome toolbar.
  2. In the popup, use the toggle switch next to each website to enable or disable it.

Troubleshooting

The extension isn't working. What should I do?

Try these steps:

  1. Refresh the webpage.
  2. Disable and re-enable the extension.
  3. Restart your browser.
  4. If the issue persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling the extension.

Why isn't the copied text formatting correctly?

Ensure you've selected the correct format (Markdown or Plain Text) in the extension popup. If the issue persists, please report it as a bug.

The extension is slowing down my browser. What can I do?

QuickCite is designed to be lightweight, but if you notice performance issues:

  1. Disable the extension for sites you don't frequently use.
  2. Check if the issue persists with other extensions disabled.
  3. If the problem continues, please report it as a bug.

General Chrome Extension Troubleshooting

How do I update Chrome extensions?

Chrome usually updates extensions automatically. To manually update:

  1. Go to chrome://extensions/
  2. Enable "Developer mode" at the top right.
  3. Click "Update" at the top left.

How do I enable/disable an extension?

  1. Go to chrome://extensions/
  2. Find the extension and use the toggle switch to enable/disable it.

How do I uninstall an extension?

  1. Go to chrome://extensions/
  2. Find the extension and click "Remove".

An extension isn't working in Incognito mode. How do I fix this?

  1. Go to chrome://extensions/
  2. Find the extension and click "Details".
  3. Scroll down and toggle on "Allow in Incognito".

Feedback and Support

How do I report a bug or suggest a feature?

Please visit our GitHub repository to submit an issue or feature request or submit feedback on our website.

We hope this FAQ helps you get the most out of QuickCite! If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out.