Auto Copy Text - Chrome Extension

A powerful Chrome extension that automatically copies text when you click on it. Perfect for quick text selection and copying without the need for keyboard shortcuts.

Features

✨ Auto Copy on Click - Click on any selected text to copy it automatically
📋 Keyboard Shortcut Support - Also works with Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac)
🔔 Visual Notifications - Get instant feedback when text is copied
⚙️ Customizable Settings - Toggle features on/off as needed
📊 Usage Statistics - Track how much text you've copied
🎨 Modern UI - Clean, intuitive popup interface
🌐 Universal Compatibility - Works on all websites
🔒 Privacy Focused - No data collection, works locally

Installation

Method 1: Load as Unpacked Extension (Development)

1. Download the Extension

   • Clone or download this repository to your local machine
   • Extract the files to a folder (e.g., AutoCopyText)

2. Open Chrome Extensions Page

   • Open Google Chrome
   • Navigate to chrome://extensions/
   • Or go to Menu → More Tools → Extensions

3. Enable Developer Mode

   • Toggle the "Developer mode" switch in the top-right corner

4. Load the Extension

   • Click "Load unpacked"
   • Select the folder containing the extension files
   • The extension should now appear in your extensions list

5. Pin the Extension (Optional)

   • Click the puzzle piece icon in the Chrome toolbar
   • Find "Auto Copy Text" and click the pin icon

Method 2: Install from Chrome Web Store (Coming Soon)

The extension will be available on the Chrome Web Store soon for easy installation.

Usage

Basic Usage

1. Select Text - Highlight any text on a webpage using your mouse
2. Click to Copy - Click on the selected text to copy it automatically
3. Get Feedback - See a notification confirming the text was copied

Advanced Features

• Keyboard Shortcuts: Use Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C on Mac) to copy selected text
• Right-Click Menu: Right-click on selected text and choose "Copy Selected Text"
• Settings Panel: Click the extension icon to access settings and statistics

Settings

Access the settings by clicking the extension icon in your browser toolbar:

• Enable Auto Copy: Turn the extension on/off
• Show Notifications: Display copy confirmations
• Copy on Keyboard Shortcut: Also copy when using Ctrl+C
• Copy on Double Click: Copy text when double-clicking on it

File Structure

AutoCopyText/
├── manifest.json          # Extension configuration
├── content.js            # Content script for text handling
├── content.css           # Styles for visual feedback
├── background.js         # Background script (service worker)
├── popup.html            # Extension popup interface
├── popup.js              # Popup functionality
├── popup.css             # Popup styling
├── icons/                # Extension icons
│   ├── icon.svg          # Source SVG icon
│   ├── icon16.png        # 16x16 icon
│   ├── icon32.png        # 32x32 icon
│   ├── icon48.png        # 48x48 icon
│   └── icon128.png       # 128x128 icon
└── README.md             # This file

Technical Details

Permissions

• activeTab: Access to the current tab for text selection
• clipboardWrite: Write text to the system clipboard
• storage: Save user settings and statistics

Browser Compatibility

• Chrome 88+ (Manifest V3)
• Edge 88+ (Chromium-based)
• Other Chromium-based browsers

Performance

• Lightweight: ~50KB total size
• Minimal memory usage
• No background processing when inactive
• Efficient event handling

Development

Prerequisites

• Google Chrome or Chromium-based browser
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

Building from Source

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/auto-copy-text.git
   cd auto-copy-text

2. Load the extension in Chrome (see Installation section)

3. Make changes to the source files

4. Reload the extension in chrome://extensions/

Code Structure

• Content Script (content.js): Handles text selection and click events
• Background Script (background.js): Manages extension lifecycle and storage
• Popup (popup.html/js/css): User interface for settings and statistics

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Test thoroughly
5. Submit a pull request

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Extension not working:

• Ensure the extension is enabled in chrome://extensions/
• Check that you have the necessary permissions
• Try refreshing the webpage

Text not copying:

• Make sure text is selected before clicking
• Check if the website has copy restrictions
• Try using the keyboard shortcut instead

Notifications not showing:

• Check the "Show Notifications" setting in the popup
• Ensure your browser allows notifications

Settings not saving:

• Check if you're signed into Chrome (for sync)
• Try clearing and re-adding the extension

Getting Help

• Check the Issues page
• Create a new issue with detailed information
• Include browser version and error messages

Privacy Policy

This extension:

• ✅ Works entirely locally on your device
• ✅ Does not collect or transmit any personal data
• ✅ Does not track your browsing activity
• ✅ Stores settings locally in your browser
• ✅ Only accesses text you explicitly select

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Changelog

Version 1.0.0

• Initial release
• Auto copy on text click
• Keyboard shortcut support
• Visual notifications
• Settings panel
• Usage statistics
• Modern UI design

Roadmap

• Dark mode support
• Custom keyboard shortcuts
• Text formatting options
• Copy history
• Multiple language support
• Firefox extension version

Support

If you find this extension useful, please:

• ⭐ Star the repository
• 🐛 Report bugs
• 💡 Suggest features
• 📢 Share with others

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