latex-from-web-chrome-extension

LaTeX From Web

A cross-browser extension that allows you to copy LaTeX formulas from any web page with a simple hover and click.

🚀 Features

• Universal Compatibility: Works on Wikipedia, Stack Exchange, arXiv, and any site using MathJax or KaTeX
• Cross-Browser Support: Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and other Chromium-based browsers
• Individual Equation Targeting: Each equation copies its own correct LaTeX code
• Modern Interface: Dark theme popup with smooth animations
• Smart Detection: Automatically detects and extracts high-quality LaTeX
• Usage Statistics: Track your copying activity
• Privacy-Focused: Minimal permissions, no data collection, fully local operation

📦 Installation

Chrome/Edge/Safari/Chromium Browsers

1. Download the extension files
2. Open Chrome/Edge/Safari and navigate to:
   • Chrome: chrome://extensions/
   • Edge: edge://extensions/
   • Safari: Enable “Develop” menu → “Allow Unsigned Extensions”
3. Enable “Developer mode”
4. Click “Load unpacked” and select the extension folder
5. Use the default manifest.json file

Firefox

1. Download the extension files
2. Rename manifest_v2.json to manifest.json (replace the existing one)
3. Open Firefox and navigate to about:debugging
4. Click “This Firefox” → “Load Temporary Add-on”
5. Select the manifest.json file

Quick Setup

1. Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar
2. Toggle the extension ON using the switch
3. Visit any page with mathematical equations
4. Hover over equations and click “Copy LaTeX”

🎯 How to Use

1. Visit any webpage with mathematical equations
2. Hover over any equation
3. Click the “Copy LaTeX” button that appears
4. Paste the LaTeX code wherever you need it

🌐 Supported Sites

• Wikipedia
• Mathematics Stack Exchange
• Physics Stack Exchange
• arXiv.org
• Any site using MathJax or KaTeX

🔧 Troubleshooting

• No copy button appears: Wait a few seconds for equations to load, then try hovering again
• Extension not working: Ensure it’s enabled in the popup and refresh the page
• Wrong LaTeX copied: This has been fixed in the latest version

🔒 Privacy & Security

• No Data Collection: Extension operates entirely locally
• Minimal Permissions: Only requests necessary permissions for core functionality
• Open Source: Full source code available for transparency
• Chrome Web Store Compliant: Follows all privacy and security guidelines

📄 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

👨‍💻 Developer

Created by Manoj Aryal

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Version 1.1 - Enhanced LaTeX extraction, modern UI, and Chrome Web Store compliance