Chrome Extensions of the Month - November 2022
Tags: python, webdev, javascript, beginners
Published: 2022-11-30 05:30:00

In this article, I will suggest to you some of the best extensions you need to install for better productivity that can come in very handy. So without further due, let's get into it.

### Table of Contents

- [Simplify Gmail](#1-simplify-gmail)
- [Bardeen](#2-bardeen)
- [Let Me Read That Article](#3-let-me-read-that-article)
- [Image download center](#4-image-download-center)
- [Paint Tool](#5-paint-tool)
- [Selenium IDE](#6-selenium-ide)
- [Color by Fardos](#7-color-by-fardos)
- [PixelZoomer](#8-pixelzoomer)
- [SpanTree](#9-spantree)
- [Briskine](#10-briskine)


## 1. Simplify Gmail

Brought to you by the co-founder and design lead for Google Inbox, [Simplify Gmail](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/simplify-gmail/pbmlfaiicoikhdbjagjbglnbfcbcojpj) is a browser extension for desktop Gmail that boosts productivity, strengthens privacy, and reduces️ stress. It makes the Gmail very simple in UI and more productive.


![Simplify Gmail](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MS5EZsoGs_Jqi_j00TX8FnFi_Tdghne4dfpDNLvoVbNKOVE3gz2LTRMHbD7wXPi26oBeMlACYzS1eYwAk3arNHSXeA=w640-h400-e365-rj-sc0x00ffffff)

## 2. Bardeen

[Bardeen](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/bardeen-automate-workflow/ihhkmalpkhkoedlmcnilbbhhbhnicjga) is a no-code workflow automation app that replaces your repetitive tasks with a single shortcut. Connect your favorite web apps and build custom automations in minutes. 

Suggested By - [@dochan](https://dev.to/dochan)

![Bardeen](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TVBzwPMLMxn_vND09BUKjCERsa6-qL4TbCJVUetk9yGOuM_GvsXebePz6z-cgHf_EGpjAls25y9OAQ936pNk0bMyRA=w640-h400-e365-rj-sc0x00ffffff)

## 3. Let Me Read That Article

Do you hate it when you want to read an article ad free, but the website says, "looks like you're using an ad-blocker"? Or when you have a limited number of reads on a news website until you have to subscribe? Same here, so here's an extension that will intercept those annoying popups and let you read that article.

**[Download](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/let-me-read-that-article/bmdnpacffafhifoibkeajbacaapgcoih)**

![Let Me Read That Article](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FXQ_ZyUmuT7TItRnmiNOEBBlFl46ZG9REqIobYyWFuAAOjv6MMukSn08Hkrch3bcpPUKXtNVtKUceY5fj0PrYrJr=w640-h400-e365-rj-sc0x00ffffff)


![lemme read](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qkinNy_ss__MgFaKQNhXhBQeXIJeGno2l6Dntodvet4WW_IZAi1JXZ_jme1HMWTQLBUiim5oOa2ZftuBl01M9_Y3KyU=w640-h400-e365-rj-sc0x00ffffff)

## 4. Image download center

[Image Download Center](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/image-download-center/deebfeldnfhemlnidojiiidadkgnglpi) - saves your time when you want to download images from a webpage. 

Features:
- Download all images
- Supports many formats including PNG, JPEG, SVG, WEBP
- Filter by size (you can filter out website logos and design elements)
- Preserves file name


![Image download center](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/K9kZUfAxrnaadvGZ50BxsEb1SVtz0RvCo6PNWGIzoHkOExs2zcTeoQUFkyv0r4PZSTT8Ov2tsvp0_i5k8hZlr3JYXyQ=w640-h400-e365-rj-sc0x00ffffff)

## 5. Paint Tool 

[Paint Tool](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/paint-tool-marker-for-chr/nadohmjilefnhjobhhlnnddplaklmnnp) - is a simple to use free extension that allows you to create and save quick and fun drawings while using Chrome! It can also be used as a Full Page screenshot tool.

![Paint Tool ](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KN2SRMkwOB0bmtY-N3tloAdcKaSBY4Gp3CxDnKfH7qeKRS3jdRurroPz-yzbUAjYYtTxnCTO9jxjdnoPMdnTR0Lvfw=w640-h400-e365-rj-sc0x00ffffff)

## 6. Selenium IDE

The [Selenium IDE](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/selenium-ide/mooikfkahbdckldjjndioackbalphokd) is designed to record your interactions with websites to help you generate and maintain site automation, tests, and remove the need to manually step through repetitive takes.

![Selenium IDE](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8TvMgoN4USfvq_AMf_QWoExfjNQv-j3OLdFMD8OfWgMluDyHyVc492A6ZbqWIO52qlMBeOz_HgkCM9ePG9Ul6I7xYtQ=w640-h400-e365-rj-sc0x00ffffff)

## 7. Color by Fardos

Pick colors from websites, save colors & gradients, get matching shades and tints and create beautiful gradients. It's my favorite color picker.

**[Download](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/color-by-fardos-color-pic/iibpgpkhpfggipbacjfeijkloidhmiei)**


![Color by Fardos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RquFxAKv5ve0Jzeqt9ttsxWPZTPlScaMW4qM1VIxLmsPaC94BhcMJso6NbQKrTT4gGUD8JhCQB-KatExJBZLFMEzkW0=w640-h400-e365-rj-sc0x00ffffff)

![Color picker](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IhSwctg2_czBu29vq9w0NLpQ3rDKCEtiiGR2pKZmmJqjCvZDIy2GxAxVe2N2v6r771nRtGBhuRR7kGCBNCNbip6c=w640-h400-e365-rj-sc0x00ffffff)


## 8. PixelZoomer

[PixelZoomer](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pixelzoomer/fogkjckfkdcnmnnfmbieljpkmmihhpao) takes a screenshot of the current website and provides various tools for pixel analysis. You can zoom into websites (up to 3200%), measure distances and pick colors with an eye dropper.

![PixelZoomer](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rscXfBzRikjz0CQwOYU5cwUB77Ja9WwY9a6alF1Fjh8fgA9MAQUzmqqEVXWeVW4nstgMHeNm1TpPitZrQerVn7XOmg=w640-h400-e365-rj-sc0x00ffffff)

## 9. SpanTree

[SpanTree](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/spantree-gitlab-tree/gcjikeldobhnaglcoaejmdlmbienoocg) makes navigating a GitLab repository feel like a breeze by providing a familiar tree structure.

Features
-  Easy to navigate tree structure
-  Resize the tree to your convenience
-  Supports self-hosted GitLab instances (Along with compatibility mode for GitLab v12 and less)
-  Lazy loaded file structure for a fast responsive user interface
-  Inbuilt Dark Theme for GitLab
-  Quick Search your Repository (using Ctrl/⌘ + P)


![SpanTree](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tVJm8rdusGtdVbWT6d3qnbE0ilLWWqQ2XfjDbCAr8lPVEqhb548mw8nOjwYoD4_Z7vVkTbkQHFYyNHmy-jYB2YNzxg=w640-h400-e365-rj-sc0x00ffffff)

![spantree -1 ](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3s2vRE54FhLfdGQjDQ9eFhoM6eff4QoGO7cFRKtxVkrfhYOI4Vg6PLB8CiX91cw4uHHJiOhiZ3wvCjDuUiXdfXJZ=w640-h400-e365-rj-sc0x00ffffff)


## 10. Briskine

Write emails faster! Increase your productivity with templates and keyboard shortcuts on Gmail, Outlook, or LinkedIn.

**[Download](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/briskine-email-templates/lmcngpkjkplipamgflhioabnhnopeabf)**

![Briskine](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6qc8rP4r7JknInSxSxo9ZEcyLde5uls_uW8ZY6zyyggteTANS4fA88J-ng9ggFgHCUoUyEatRUsRqxvwQSmyuiZY=w640-h400-e365-rj-sc0x00ffffff)


## Wrapping up

These were some extensions for this month (November 2022). You might have heard some before, but if you like anyone then don't forget to press ❤️. I have personally used all the above extensions and from my experience, every extension is worth installing.