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+# OpenClipArt Chrome extension
+
+This is a minimal working example of the Chrome extension for
+downloading SVG images via context menu entry.
+
+## How it works
+
+![preview of the extension in action](./peek.gif)
+
+Inspiration for this work was taken from Chrome extensions
+[examples](https://developer.chrome.com/extensions/samples#search:contextmenus),
+specifically one called __Download and Open Button__.
+
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