Scribe

Seamlessly compile text from web sources.

Scribe: Effortless Compiling Of Web Content Into Google Docs

"Scribe" is a Chrome extension designed to enhance productivity by allowing users to conveniently compile and transfer text from various web sources directly to Google Docs. It includes the source URL for easy information tracking. Simply highlight your text, right click and transfer to your selected or new Google Doc. Scribe aims at saving the time spent on tab-switching, copying and pasting content.
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Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 3.50
(8)
Version: 2.1.3 (Last updated: 2017-02-21)
Creation date: 2017-02-21
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • https://ajax.googleapis.com/
  • <all_urls>
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Size: 418.82K

Other platforms

Scribe for KD:M (v2.47.1)
4.78 (94) 19,163+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Ever spent time switching tabs between your online source and your note taking document to copy and paste important quotes and information about the source? That's where Scribe comes in!

  1. Click on the Scribe icon in the top right corner of your browser and enter in the name of the Google Doc where you are taking your notes, or enter in a name for a new Google Doc.
  2. Highlight and right click on the text you want to copy from this webpage.
  3. Click "Add text to (insert name of your Google Doc Here)"
  4. Your highlighted text will appear in your Google Doc along with the URL of the webpage it came from!

We hope that Scribe will help cut down time spent switching between browser windows or word documents and help streamline your note-taking!

Thanks for downloading Scribe, and let us know how you like it in the comments/review section!

  • Team Scribe

User reviews

I have been an Executive Assistant that has led and supported teams of executives and other assistants, training people takes time out of my day but using Scribe has been a game changer in my work productivity.
by Alicia Torres, 2021-10-25

Не работает. А жаль...(
by ˑ, 2021-02-28

this fine
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Scribe requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Scribe has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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