xkcd explainer

Displays an explanation of an opened xkcd comic from the explain xkcd wiki.

xkcd explainer: Detailed explanations for xkcd comics

xkcd explainer is a Chrome extension that automatically displays detailed explanations of xkcd comics from the explain xkcd wiki. It parses the wiki markup into HTML and provides easy access to the explanations below the comic image.
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Extension stats

Users: 77
3
Rating: 4.67
(3)
Version: 2.2 (Last updated: 2019-04-02)
Creation date: 2019-04-02
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://explainxkcd.com/*
Size: 13.32K

Other platforms

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Extension summary

Ever confused by an xkcd comic? Left wondering about some reference in the title text?

xkcd explainer provides detailed explanations to any xkcd comic, and displays it below the image for easy access. It automatically takes explanations from the explain xkcd wiki, and parses the wiki markup into HTML.

Currently, the following formats are available:

  • Headings & Subheadings
  • Bold & Italics
  • Bullet and sub-bullet points
  • Internal links (within the explain xkcd wiki)
  • Wikipedia links (defaulted to English)
  • Other external links
  • Quotes
  • Citation needed links (links to comic #285)
  • Tables
  • TV Tropes links (shows warning to comic #609)
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User reviews

Exactly what I was looking for, seems to work great so far!

It some times doesn't work.
by ym, 2016-12-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

xkcd explainer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

xkcd explainer has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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