Bastion X-Ray

Bastion X-Ray is a Chrome extension that allows users to access paywalled articles through the Wayback Machine. This extension provides a simple and efficient way to unlock valuable content without barriers.

As of 9/19/24, Chrome Web Store had rejected Bastion X-Ray on the grounds that it allows users to bypass paywalled articles. As this is the intention of the extension, I will not continue to apply but rather want to encourage you to either download this repository directly or use our responsive website https://xray.bastiontech.org as a mobile option.

For the Firefox version of this extension, go to https://github.com/noeljbass/BastionXRayFirefox

Features

• Unlock paywalled articles effortlessly.
• Easy URL input for quick access.
• User-friendly interface.
• Privacy-focused: No data is stored or shared.

Installation

To download and run the Bastion X-Ray extension, follow these steps:

Step 1: Download the Extension

1. Go to the Bastion X-Ray GitHub repository.
2. Click on the green "Code" button.
3. Select "Download ZIP" to download the repository as a ZIP file.
4. Extract the contents of the ZIP file to a folder on your computer.

Step 2: Load the Extension in Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome and go to the Extensions page by entering chrome://extensions/ in the address bar.
2. Enable "Developer mode" by toggling the switch in the top right corner of the page.
3. Click on the "Load unpacked" button.
4. Select the folder where you extracted the Bastion X-Ray files.
5. The extension should now be loaded and visible in your list of extensions.

Step 3: Using the Extension

1. Click on the Bastion X-Ray icon in the Chrome toolbar.
2. Paste the URL of the paywalled article you want to access into the input field.
3. Click the "Unlock This Article" button.
4. Wait a moment for the archived version to load, and enjoy reading!

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or new features, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For any questions or feedback, please contact us at mail@bastiontech.org.

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Thank you for using Bastion X-Ray! We hope you enjoy unrestricted access to the articles you love.