Scroll Preview

Scroll Preview

Scroll Preview integrates a whole-page preview with scrollbar that inspired by Sublime Text's mini map.

What is Scroll Preview?
"Scroll Preview" is a Chrome extension that enhances navigation through the integration of a whole-page preview with the scrollbar - akin to the mini map feature in Sublime Text. With user-friendly controls and toggle modes, it allows users to interactively navigate around pages smoothly. Features like re-scan for refining preview, blacklist/whitelist options, and ease of installation make navigational browsing effortless.
Merlin
Stats
By: Mike Chen
Users: 729 ▲ 8
Rating: 3.93 (27)
Version: 5.2 (Last updated: 2019-08-07)
Creation date: 2019-08-07
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • *://*/*
Size: 68.34K
URLs: Website
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Merlin
Summary

HOW IT WORKS • Alt + A — get a new scrollbar with rough preview • drag/click the scrollbar — just like how you used to • Alt + Shift + A — get a refined preview (please wait patiently) • tired of key pressing? — turn on Automatic or Conditional mode in option page

FAQ • https://github.com/chintown/monocle/wiki

UPDATES • Floating handle • Conditional mode for articles • Setting synchronization

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Useful for reading pages
  • Nice idea and implementation
  • Allows for better visual reading of pages
  • Handy tool for high resolution screens and touchpads
Cons
  • Does not hide itself when not in use
  • Overrides some content on the page
  • Requires hotkey to show/hide
  • Does not stretch to window height on shorter websites
  • lacks some customization options
Most mentioned
  • Good idea and implementation
  • Needs to hide itself when not in use
  • Would like more customization options
Recent reviews
Muy interesante extensión. Merece más de 3 estrellas, es útil en ciertos casos. Muy buen trabajo.
by A Google user, 2015-07-31

Doesn't work for me. Shows a grey window, and that's all.
by A Google user, 2017-05-22

Muy interesante extensión. Merece más de 3 estrellas, es útil en ciertos casos. Muy buen trabajo.
by A Google user, 2015-07-31
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Safety
Risk impact

Scroll Preview is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Scroll Preview if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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