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Each time you opened a new tab, you were greeted with a high-quality, curated photograph along with photographer information and EXIF data.\n\n## Features\n\n### 🎨 **Beautiful Photography**\n- High-resolution photos from Unsplash's curated collection\n- New photo every time you open a tab\n- Optimized image loading based on screen resolution\n\n### 📸 **Photo Information**\n- Photographer name and profile link\n- Photo location (when available)\n- Complete EXIF data (camera, lens, settings)\n- Publication date and photo dimensions\n\n### 🔧 **Customization Options**\n- **Motion Effects**: Enable/disable photo transition animations\n- **Minimal UI**: Hide interface elements for distraction-free viewing\n- **Photo History**: View previously shown photos\n- **Download**: Save photos directly to your computer\n\n### 🚀 **Quick Actions**\n- One-click photo downloads\n- Share photos on Facebook and Twitter\n- View full photo details on Unsplash\n- Access Chrome Apps page\n- Return to default new tab\n\n### 📱 **Responsive Design**\n- Adapts to different screen sizes\n- Optimized for both desktop and laptop displays\n- Clean, modern interface that doesn't distract from the photography\n\n## Status \u0026 Installation\n\n### Current Status\n- **Original Extension**: No longer available in Chrome Web Store\n- **This Repository**: Backup/archive of the original Manifest V2 version\n- **Active Development**: Manifest V3 rewrite in progress\n\n### Development Installation (Manifest V2 Legacy)\n⚠️ **Note**: This legacy version may not work properly in newer Chrome versions due to Manifest V2 deprecation.\n\n1. Clone this repository:\n   ```bash\n   git clone https://github.com/your-username/unsplash-instant.git\n   cd unsplash-instant\n   ```\n\n2. Open Chrome and navigate to `chrome://extensions/`\n\n3. Enable \"Developer mode\" (toggle in top right)\n\n4. Click \"Load unpacked\" and select the project directory\n\n5. The extension will attempt to override your new tab page\n\n### Manifest V3 Version\n🚧 **Coming Soon**: A fully rewritten Manifest V3 version is under development that will:\n- Be compatible with current Chrome extension standards\n- Remove deprecated Google Analytics integration\n- Implement modern service worker architecture\n- Maintain all original functionality\n\n## Development\n\n### Project Structure (Current - Manifest V2)\n```\nunsplash-instant/\n├── manifest.json          # Extension configuration (V2)\n├── index.html             # New tab page template\n├── js/\n│   ├── main.js           # Frontend logic (minified)\n│   └── background.js     # Background scripts (minified)\n├── css/\n│   └── main.css          # Styles\n├── img/\n│   └── icons/            # Extension icons\n└── _locales/\n    └── en/               # Localization files\n```\n\n### Key Components\n\n**manifest.json**\n- Extension metadata and permissions\n- **Currently Manifest V2** (legacy/deprecated)\n- Overrides new tab page with `index.html`\n\n**index.html**\n- Single-page application structure\n- Photo display container\n- UI controls and settings panels\n- EXIF data popover\n\n**JavaScript Files**\n- `main.js`: Frontend functionality, UI interactions, photo management\n- `background.js`: Background tasks, API calls, photo prefetching\n\n### Features Implementation\n\n**Photo Management**\n- Fetches random photos from Unsplash API\n- Caches next photo for instant loading\n- Maintains photo history in localStorage\n- Handles image optimization and base64 conversion\n\n**UI Controls**\n- Click tracking for analytics (to be removed in V3)\n- Popover menus for settings and info\n- Responsive design with CSS classes\n- Animation toggles and minimal UI mode\n\n**Settings Persistence**\n- Uses localStorage for user preferences\n- Remembers animation and UI settings\n- Maintains photo history between sessions\n\n## API Integration\n\nThe extension integrates with the Unsplash API to fetch photos:\n\n- **Endpoint**: `https://api.unsplash.com/photos/random`\n- **Collection**: Uses curated collection ID `317099`\n- **Orientation**: Landscape photos only\n- **Client ID**: Configured for Unsplash API access\n\n### API Features Used\n- Random photo fetching\n- Download tracking\n- Photographer information\n- EXIF data retrieval\n- Location data (when available)\n\n## Browser Compatibility\n\n- **Chrome**: Originally designed for Chrome (Manifest V2 - now deprecated)\n- **Current Status**: May not work in newer Chrome versions\n- **Future**: Manifest V3 version will restore full compatibility\n\n### Browser-Specific New Tab URLs\n\nWhen testing or debugging the extension across different Chromium-based browsers, you can access the new tab page directly using these URLs:\n\n- **Arc Browser**: `arc://newtab/`\n- **Dia Browser**: `dia://newtab/`\n- **Brave Browser**: `brave://newtab/`\n\n**Note**: The extension overrides these default new tab pages when installed and active. These URLs are useful for:\n- Comparing the extension's new tab with the browser's default\n- Testing extension functionality across different browsers\n- Debugging new tab override behavior\n- Reverting to default new tab during development\n\n## Manifest V3 Migration (In Progress)\n\n🚧 **Active Development**: This extension is being completely rewritten for Manifest V3 compatibility.\n\n### Migration Goals\n1. ✅ Update `manifest_version` to 3\n2. 🚧 Replace background scripts with service workers\n3. 🚧 Update content security policy format\n4. ✅ Remove Google Analytics integration (privacy improvement)\n5. 🚧 Update API calls to use modern Chrome extension APIs\n6. 🚧 Implement proper error handling and fallbacks\n7. 🚧 Add automated testing\n\n### Why the Migration is Necessary\n- **Manifest V2 Deprecation**: Google deprecated Manifest V2 in 2023\n- **Store Requirements**: Chrome Web Store now requires Manifest V3\n- **Security Improvements**: V3 provides better security and performance\n- **Future-Proofing**: Ensures long-term compatibility\n\n### Migration Progress\n- [ ] Service worker implementation\n- [ ] CSP updates for extension_pages\n- [ ] Background script conversion\n- [ ] API call modernization\n- [ ] Testing framework setup\n- [ ] Chrome Web Store resubmission\n\n## Contributing\n\n### Current Priorities\n1. **Manifest V3 Migration**: Help complete the rewrite\n2. **Testing**: Ensure all features work in the new version\n3. **Documentation**: Update for V3 architecture\n4. **Privacy**: Remove remaining analytics code\n\n### Getting Started\n1. Fork the repository\n2. Create a feature branch: `git checkout -b feature/v3-migration`\n3. Focus on Manifest V3 compatibility\n4. Test thoroughly with latest Chrome versions\n5. Submit a pull request\n\n### Development Guidelines\n- **Target Manifest V3** for all new development\n- Follow modern Chrome extension best practices\n- Prioritize privacy (no analytics/tracking)\n- Maintain existing user experience\n- Ensure responsive design across devices\n\n## Privacy \u0026 Analytics\n\n### Legacy Version (This Repository)\n- Contains Google Analytics tracking (deprecated)\n- Will be completely removed in Manifest V3 version\n\n### Future Version\n- **No tracking or analytics** - privacy-first approach\n- Local storage only for user preferences\n- No data transmission except Unsplash API calls\n- Full transparency in data usage\n\n## Project History\n\n### Timeline\n- **Original Release**: Available in Chrome Web Store\n- **Discontinuation**: Removed from store (Manifest V2 deprecation)\n- **Archive**: This repository preserves the original code\n- **Current**: Manifest V3 rewrite in active development\n- **Future**: Planned resubmission to Chrome Web Store\n\n### Why It Was Removed\n- Manifest V2 deprecation by Google\n- Required complete architectural rewrite\n- Temporary removal during migration period\n\n## License\n\nThis project appears to be related to Unsplash. Please ensure compliance with:\n- [Unsplash API Terms](https://unsplash.com/api-terms)\n- [Unsplash License](https://unsplash.com/license)\n- Chrome Web Store Developer Policies\n\n## Support\n\n### For This Archive Version\n- This is a legacy backup - limited support available\n- Known issues with newer Chrome versions expected\n\n### For Future Manifest V3 Version\n- GitHub issues for the rewritten version\n- Full support planned upon completion\n- Community contributions welcome\n\n## Acknowledgments\n\n- **Unsplash**: For providing the beautiful photography API\n- **Chrome Extension Team**: For the extension platform\n- **Community**: For preserving and updating this beloved extension\n- **Contributors**: Thanks to all working on the Manifest V3 migration\n\n---\n\n**🔄 Currently being rewritten for Manifest V3 - Stay tuned for the modern version!** ","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fthatguysam%2Funsplash-instant","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fthatguysam%2Funsplash-instant","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fthatguysam%2Funsplash-instant/lists"}