Unroller - Unroll Twitter/x Threads

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Unroller - Unroll Twitter/x Threads (v2.1)

This extension transforms long Twitter threads into a clean, readable, and printable format right within your browser. Once activated on a Twitter thread, it automatically scrolls through all the tweets, collects their text (including quoted tweets and full URLs), and displays them in an easy-to-read blog-like view. You can then copy the entire text, print it as a PDF, or simply read it in a distraction-free environment. Additionally, the extension can reveal truncated tweets ("Show more" tweets) and integrate their fully expanded text into the final view, ensuring you never miss important details. It also provides functionality to pause and resume the unrolling process if the tab becomes inactive, offering a seamless experience even if you navigate away temporarily.

Key Features:

* Automatic Unrolling: Collects all tweets in a thread, including quoted tweets, and arranges them chronologically in a clean, scrollable modal view.

* Adjustable Speed Control: Choose from 4 speed settings (0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x) to optimize unrolling speed based on your connection quality and thread length. Slower speeds are safer for long threads or slower connections, while faster speeds quickly process shorter threads.

* Truncated Tweet Expansion: Detects "Show more" segments, clicks them automatically, and fetches the full tweet text.

* Image Integration: Captures and embeds tweet images. If an image cannot be accessed, a placeholder ensures layout consistency.

* Single-Page Reading Experience: Presents the entire thread as a unified "blog" view for easy reading.

* Dark Mode: Toggle between light and dark themes for comfortable reading in any lighting condition.

* Font Size Control: Adjust text size with convenient +/- buttons to suit your reading preferences.

* Copy & Print: Effortlessly copy all text to your clipboard or print the entire thread to PDF for offline reading or archiving.

* Resume After Inactivity: If you leave the tab during unrolling, the extension gracefully pauses and lets you resume the process, preserving the collected tweets.

* Keyboard Shortcuts: Access all features quickly using keyboard shortcuts (C for copy, P for print, D for dark mode, +/- for font size, ESC to close).

* User-Friendly Controls: Buttons to copy text, print as PDF, toggle dark mode, adjust font size, close the modal, and re-unroll the thread are all clearly provided.

Instructions for Use:

1. Configure Speed Settings (Optional):
   - Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar to open the popup menu.
   - Under "Unroll Speed," select your preferred speed:
     - 0.5x: Slower (safer) - Best for very long threads or slow internet connections
     - 1x: Normal speed - Default balanced setting
     - 2x: Fast - 2x faster for quicker processing
     - 3x: Very fast - Maximum speed for short threads on fast connections
   - Your speed preference is saved automatically and will be used for all future unrolls.

2. Open a Twitter Thread:
   - Navigate to any tweet thread you wish to unroll. A thread page is typically a single tweet followed by multiple replies forming a conversation.

3. Activate Unroll:
   - Click the "Unroll" button that appears in the top-right corner of your screen. The extension will begin reading and scrolling through the thread automatically at your selected speed.

4. Wait for Completion:
   - The extension will process all tweets, including any "Show more" expansions. A loading message will appear until all content is ready.

5. Interact with the Result:
   - Once unrolling is complete, a modal view will appear with the entire thread displayed in a blog-like format.

   - Copy: Click the "Copy" button to copy all text to your clipboard for easy sharing or saving.
   - Print PDF: Click "Print PDF" to generate a PDF of the entire thread for printing or archiving.
   - Dark Mode: Toggle the moon icon to switch between light and dark themes.
   - Font Size: Use the A- and A+ buttons to decrease or increase text size.
   - Close: Click "✕" to return to the normal Twitter view.
   - Re-Unroll: Click "Re-unroll" to redo the process or refresh the content if the thread updates.

6. Use Keyboard Shortcuts (Optional):
   - ESC: Close the modal
   - C: Copy thread text
   - P: Print/download as PDF
   - D: Toggle dark mode
   - +: Increase font size
   - -: Decrease font size

7. Resume if Interrupted:
   - If you switch tabs and return later, the extension may prompt you to "Resume." Click "Resume" to continue unrolling where it left off.

8. Complete Your Session:
   - After you're done, simply close the modal or navigate away. The extension automatically resets so you can use it again on a new thread.

Tips for Best Results:

- Use slower speeds (0.5x-1x) for threads with 50+ tweets or when experiencing slow internet
- Use faster speeds (2x-3x) for shorter threads (under 20 tweets) to save time
- If tweets are being missed at higher speeds, reduce the speed setting and re-unroll
- The extension works best on complete threads - start from the first tweet in the thread

By following these simple steps, you can effortlessly read, copy, and save entire Twitter threads at your preferred speed with just a few clicks!