ReaderTools

Tools for an enhanced experience with the Kindle Cloud Reader, including clipboard and translate functionality.

ReaderTools: Enhanced Kindle Cloud Reader Experience

ReaderTools is a free tool designed to enhance the usability of the Kindle Cloud Reader. This Chrome extension provides clipboard and translation functionalities that users found in the previous Kindle Optimizer Chrome extension, which is no longer available for free. Built from an open-source code base, ReaderTools aims to improve upon the features and overcome the bugs of its predecessor.

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Extension stats

By: Prestix Studio

Users: 770

-2

Rating: 2.21

(14)

Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2019-08-16)

Creation date: 2019-08-15

Permissions:

tabs
https://read.amazon.com/*
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
*://amazon.com/*
*://www.amazon.com/*
*://smile.amazon.com/*
*://amazon.co.uk/*
*://www.amazon.co.uk/*
*://smile.amazon.co.uk/*

Size: 92.40K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 32,691 ▼ 161

Other rankings

#24578 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 734 #49 in kindle keyword 28

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Adds the ability to copy and translate selected text on the Amazon Kindle cloud reader
Works well for copying text after refreshing the page
Some users find it a useful addition to their Kindle reading experience

Cons

Extension often does not work or is non-functional
Developers appear to have abandoned the extension
Common errors such as 'Uncaught TypeError' prevent proper functioning

Most mentioned

Does not work/Not working
Useless extension that does nothing
Needs fixing/Developers have abandoned it
Errors encountered in functionality

User reviews

no funciona

Ismael Domínguez, 2024-06-16

Useless extension that does nothing. Has the potential to be a 5 star extension but right now its utterly pointless. Will change review to 5 stars when they fix its basic function but the devlopers seem to have abandoned it

Ricther Belmont, 2023-08-23

Does not work

Zach Richardson, 2023-06-22

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of ReaderTools. Use it at your own risk.

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