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I've been hard at work on my imgur extension for Chrome and wanted to update you guys on some of the new features I've added:
1. Slide show viewing mode. When activated, you will automatically advance through posts every few seconds.
2. Remembering the posts you have viewed and the ability to automatically skip them if you see them again. (This can be toggled on and off.)
3. Notifications on certain users' posts. When viewing certain posts, a notification will pop up reminding you to check the username. (This feature can be disabled at your own discretion.)
Here's a rundown of how they work:
When slideshow mode is toggled on, you will be taken to the next post every few seconds (10 seconds by default, can be adjusted)
Thumbnails of viewed posts will be marked and you can set the extension to automatically skip posts if you see them again.
When viewing "special" users' posts a notification will appear in the top left corner of the screen.
For those who were not aware, the extension also allows you to organize your favorites & other posts into folders, block & follow users, favorite comments, and more!
It can be downloaded from the Chrome web store, here:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/imgur-browsing-aid/bmkkppdpbgfhfcppblpmbbiibeoeledm
For those interested, here's the source code: https://github.com/AaronV-T/imgur-Browsing-Aid
The extension is far from perfect so all feedback, bug reports, and suggestions are greatly appreciated! And please remember, http://imgur.com/zmoR24G
Legpoker
slideshow-> /r/gonewild
FiatLuxIam
@sarah THIS is how you improve a website. By giving users HELPFUL TOOLS.
ihazanaccount
You can also skip posts you've already seen by browsing newest first.
rayje
Yay! Now I'll know whenever @IPegOnTheFirstDate makes a new post!
littleladysmash
Would give you so many upvotes! But this is the only +1 I have
JudgeyMcJudgepants
@OP. Hey Hallo :) how do you makes extensions like you do? Any Tipps? Would be nice If you could do a 101
Tollski
Well, it all started by me jumping into the Chrome extension API documentation. And, lots of google searches.
complimentpin
I would really like an inverted white and black color theme, black strains my eyes
Conboss
LEMME HOP ON MA CUMPOOTR
IUpvoteCapybaras
Can you fix the mobile app? It's like MS Paint without the fun parts
Tollski
Ha ha, I'm sorry. It would be much more difficult that making a simple Chrome extension.
Tollski
*than
sendmeyournoodsplease
Too bad I'm on mobile.
CaptSpliff
why not firefox?
cmk0005
I think we've actually finally found the hero we need
FroxBoi
Is it possible to autodownload favourites?
Tollski
Not currently, but it is within the realm of possibility.
FroxBoi
Have a default folder to save them in, which can be changed. Add a check to folder to compare to your favourites and download missing data
MARPATdroid
just installed it, this is awesome.
LoveOurFish
Why isn't this getting more upvotes?
Unluky
Never again will I get Cera-d.
Howdoilife
Doing Imgur's job for them :)
hermitinabluhat
Very useful, nice work OP
Rainydaze1406
Automatic Seent It? You ARE imgur Jesus!
yOuShOuLdPiCkAuNiQuEuSeRNaMe
Is there any way to skip the Shitposting? HALP!
Tollski
If only...
yOuShOuLdPiCkAuNiQuEuSeRNaMe
You go back to drawing board! You get shitposting problem fixed! Be that guy/girl
Tollski
I'm givin' her all she's got, captain! Actually, this is possible but would likely use a tagging system that'd require community effort.
mchugh
"Reminding you to check username." Oh shit! * checks username, ok thank god no Cera.
Tollski
Well, with the extension you'll be able to rest easy while browsing.
mchugh
It is a cool idea and Im going to check it out, but I cant lie I love those posts and getting caught off guard.
Tollski
That's no problem. The only reason I added it in is because it was requested by a lot of different people. To each their own, I guess.
mchugh
I dig what you are doing man, keep up the good work
Baconmac1234
I uninstalledit after the special users one wrecked the Cera posts.
Tollski
I guess you didn't read that it can be disabled?
Baconmac1234
I didn't know at the time and was just kinda pissed off at it. Is there a better way to advocte new additions to the toolbar other than 1
Baconmac1234
Imgur posts. But I will reinstall, this thing is great.
Tollski
I'm not quite sure what you mean by "advocate new additions the the toolbar".
Baconmac1234
Sorry just got off work, dying inside. When something else is added onto the toolbar it would be good for us to be told what it is/ does 1
Waganga
Get hired by Imgur and also add these to the mobile app D: pls
Tollski
But then I'd have to go to California and all the best stuff is illegal there.
ImInuk
Remote worker? Aæso are you talking about marijuana?
Tollski
I was not.
Waganga
What's illegal in cali
jam3s2001
Decent, legal firearms.
craggyp
how about a "skip keyword" feature so I don't have to look at a bunch of fucking weeaboos recommending their "200 greatest animes"
usernaimunavailable
Or a way to block anyone that uses "weeaboo" unironically
craggyp
I can't wait to hear about your favorite animes, and how you watch them in the original japanese. do you study the noble sword arts?
usernaimunavailable
Haha. Please, keep asking more questions.
craggyp
no need, that's about all I figure you can answer before hyperventilating, getting the meat-sweats, and mentally plotting my demise.
usernaimunavailable
BWHAHAHA!! ok crappyp. Go on tumblr and talk about how you "pwnd" me
Tollski
Like skipping posts that have a your "blocked" keywords in their titles?
craggyp
that is pretty much EXACTLY what I want. I respect the rights of weeaboos to post their garbage, but I don't want to see anything "anime"
16trillionpotatoes
That would be ideal, being able to block out any political crap would be nice
craggyp
That too! Plus, people with 200 paragraph sob stories. I don't care about your cancer, there are websites for that. Not this one.
SquishyBuns
Oh look, its Imgur Jesus. Thanks OP, this is really god damn useful.
Tollski
I'm not sure if I deserve to be called that. But, you're welcome!
Amythyst
If you manage to give us folders for our favorites, we'll upgrade it to Imgur God.
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Amythyst
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Tollski
You can reply here with suggestions for additional features, as well. Thanks!
Valitus
Ability to download all pictures in an album (for wallpaper dumps and whatnot)
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Trolbank
Someone is getting a job offer!! @Tollski @sarah
MyProfileHasKittens
RES like neon tagging, so I can be reminded to check the username
Roborainbowkitty
Favorite folders!
badlyphotoshopedpineapple
Android version plz
FaxCelestis
Automatically skip posts that propagate from particular subreddits. I want to be able to ignore anything that arrives from /r/funny.
SanguineKnave
Quick question - are the favourites folders stored locally or on a server? Also do you mind me stealing all these ideas for an android app?
Tollski
They are stored on your computer by default. You can opt to use Chrome sync and then you can access them on other computers (with limits)
catsorgetout
Messenger for mobile ? :D
UsuallySpecial
Option to hide reposts - or since that sounds hard, maybe ones that are reposting something still on the Most Popular page?
UsuallySpecial
Ooh - could cheat and use the presence of a @RepostStatistics comment as a first run?
Tollski
I'm not quite sure if I'm clear on what you're saying.
UsuallySpecial
2/ rather than doing that identification work yourself.
UsuallySpecial
The @repoststatistics bot (I'm assuming bot) does the heavy lifting of spotting reposts; you could watch its comments as a quick hack
Tollski
Ahh, I see what you're saying. I can look into this.
sebacarde
Repost alert/check?
jrau18
When auto-skipping viewed posts, and I go left, it should take me to the farthest one I haven't seen. Not deciding to go right instead.
ShowMeFoxes
Maybe avoid skipping posts if the user clicks the back button?
Tollski
Are you talking about avoiding skipping already viewed posts?
ShowMeFoxes
Sort of, like if I accidentally click next image, I want to be able to click back to see it, rather than it continously moving back
Tollski
This is possible. But, did you know that the skipping can be toggled on/off by pressing F9?
ShowMeFoxes
Yeah, but I thought since clicking back would just skip each image since they are all prev viewed, showing the precious image would add use
Tollski
A Firefox version has been requested a lot. If this can get a substantial amount of support, I will do it.
loctrizzle
What about a Safari extension for those Mac users? Please?
AcornGirl
Just fucking make it already
Dinnerplatenipples
Doooo it
UsuallySpecial
Plus one vote from me!
jamjin
Do it.
gitarrenkoala
How about Safari for us snobby mac users?
UsuallySpecial
Safari's extension API has just settled down, so it's a good time for it.
EdgarAllanPokemon
Do it. Pls.
Dinnerplatenipples
Doooo it
16trillionpotatoes
want
Mooshrums
Please, lord, please! I want my npapi for however much longer FIrefox will support it.
BhataktiAtma
http://media.giphy.com/media/esZGs2BiaIJcA/giphy.gif
InCaseOfStairsUseFire
'Favorite' folders
Tollski
Organizing favorites into folders is already a feature of the extension.
WhoDidYouExpect
Just got the extension, and it's great, But I'm having trouble figuring out how to do the favorite folders thing. Would you mind showing me?
Tollski
Sure. First thing, go you your favorites page and there should be a Sync button, click it. Click http://imgur.com/4YbFxlO + click bookmarked
WhoDidYouExpect
There's where the issue is. I don't see an iBA Button, even after synching.
Amythyst
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Silver
I'm sorry, but I had to remove it because of the cera notification. I enjoyed the surprise, and it felt like cheating.
Tollski
Why didn't you just disable that feature?
Silver
I can do that? Dammit
Tollski
Yea. It should have a little button right under it allowing you to disable it, like this: http://imgur.com/DxKKxYV
Silver
I'm not a very smart man :)
Tollski
That's okay, we'll still love you.