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aisatan/poe2dire

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TLDR

A browser extension and userscript that reformats Path of Exile patch notes into a clearer, Dota 2-style layout with instant search highlighting.

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  root((PoE2Dire))
    What it does
      Reformat patch notes
      Highlight search terms
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      Browser extension
      Userscript
    Use cases
      Easier reading
      Quick search
      Mobile bookmarklet
    Audience
      PoE players
    Status
      Unofficial fan project
      Open source

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Read Path of Exile patch notes in a more organized, easier-to-scan layout.

USE CASE 2

Search within patch notes by typing and jump between matches with Enter.

USE CASE 3

Use the bookmarklet on mobile browsers where extensions cannot be installed.

USE CASE 4

Install the userscript version with Tampermonkey or ViolentMonkey.

What is it built with?

JavaScriptBrowser Extension

How does it compare?

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Complexity1/52/52/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Install from the Chrome or Firefox extension store, or use the bookmarklet or userscript alternative.

The source is open and the maintainer welcomes issues and pull requests, no formal license terms are stated.

In plain English

PoE2Dire is a browser extension that changes how Path of Exile patch notes are displayed. The official Path of Exile forum presents patch notes as plain text, which can be hard to scan quickly. This extension restructures the same content into the visual layout that Dota 2 uses for its patch notes: a more organized, easier-to-read format. The extension only activates on Path of Exile forum patch notes pages. Once installed, you click the extension icon in your browser toolbar to turn it on for the current page and click it again to turn it off, or simply reload the page. There is no automatic activation on pages you did not ask it to process. A secondary feature lets you search within the reformatted patch notes by simply starting to type. As you type a term, matching sections are highlighted. Pressing Enter jumps to the next match, and the search clears automatically after two seconds of inactivity. The extension is available for Chrome and Firefox through their respective extension stores. For mobile browsers or situations where store installation is not possible, the project also offers a bookmarklet: a short snippet of JavaScript you save as a browser bookmark. Tapping the bookmark on a patch notes page loads and runs the extension code from GitHub Pages. A userscript version compatible with managers like Tampermonkey and ViolentMonkey is also available from the GitHub Releases page. The project is an unofficial fan work with no affiliation with Grinding Gear Games, the studio behind Path of Exile. The source is open and the maintainer welcomes issues and pull requests.

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Prompt 1
Help me install PoE2Dire in Chrome or Firefox and turn it on for a patch notes page.
Prompt 2
Show me how the bookmarklet loads the extension code from GitHub Pages.
Prompt 3
Explain how the search-and-highlight feature works while typing.
Prompt 4
Walk me through installing the userscript version with Tampermonkey.

Frequently asked questions

What is poe2dire?

A browser extension and userscript that reformats Path of Exile patch notes into a clearer, Dota 2-style layout with instant search highlighting.

What language is poe2dire written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, Browser Extension.

What license does poe2dire use?

The source is open and the maintainer welcomes issues and pull requests, no formal license terms are stated.

How hard is poe2dire to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is poe2dire for?

Mainly general.

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