WikiTree Browser Extension Testers Team

Profile manager: Jamie Nelson [send private message]

Team Members

Contact Jamie Nelson if you would like to be a tester on TestFlight.

Automatic Installation

The latest official releases can be installed from the browser app stores.

• Preview
  • Chrome (and other Chromium-based browsers)
  • Firefox
  • Safari (only via TestFlight or manual installation)
• Stable
  • Chrome (and other Chromium-based browsers)
  • Firefox
  • Safari (iOS and Mac)

Manual Installation

The latest builds can also be downloaded and installed manually, but the extension will not update automatically, and it may be ahead of the version currently released to the app stores. As long as there is a recent preview release available, this is probably not necessary unless you are part of the development team or cannot use TestFlight to install the preview version.

Both releases are available on GitHub:

• Preview
• Stable

Look for the version that works with your preferred browser under the "Assets" section.

Instructions for manually installing the extension are on GitHub.

Safari Instructions

macOS

If you are not able to use TestFlight, you can install one of the latest releases from GitHub.

Download the installer file for Safari under "Assets" (listed like "wbe-preview-1.2.3.0-fedcba9-safari-macos.pkg"). Run the installer, which should install the "WikiTree Browser Extension Preview" app to your Applications folder.

However, since this package is not distributed through the App Store, you cannot run the application directly, or you will get an error. Safari should still be aware that it is installed, but it will treat the extension as unsigned.

To fix this, enable the "Develop" menu in Safari if it's not already enabled. To do this, go to Safari > Settings, then choose the "Advanced" tab. There should be a checkbox labeled "Show Develop menu in menu bar". Check that.

Once that is enabled, go to the "Develop" menu, and select "Allow Unsigned Extensions". You may have to enter your password and enable this setting every time you launch Safari.

Now go to Safari > Settings again. Choose "Extensions" and you should see the extension listed. Click on the checkbox, and it should start working!

Depending on your version of Safari, the instructions might be slightly different, so a link to the official documentation page is here.

TestFlight Version

Currently, to use this method you need a Mac with macOS 12 or later.

Download the TestFlight app from the Apple Store.

You will get an invite to test the app if you've given Jamie your Apple ID email. Follow the instructions to install it.

In TestFlight, you should see the extension on the left side. Click on it, and then click the "Open" button.

This should open up a window that says you can activate it in Safari.

Open Safari. Go to the Safari menu, then Settings. Choose the "Extensions" tab. You should see the extension there.

Go to WikiTree. At the top of the browser next to the address bar, you should see a little WikiTree icon. If it has a warning symbol, click that and give the extension permission to read the content on wikitree.com

Start testing!

iOS

The iOS version is currently only available through TestFlight.

Download the TestFlight app from the Apple Store.

You will get an invite to test the app if you've given Jamie your Apple ID email. Follow the instructions to install it.

Once installed, go to your device's Settings > Safari > Extensions.

Under "Allow These Extensions" click on "WikiTree Browser Extension". Click the toggle to turn it on.

Also make sure to click on "wikitree.com" under the "Permissions" section, and change it to "Allow".

To select which features you want, click on the "Settings" link. That should open up the Extension Options page in Safari.

Go to WikiTree and start testing!