Mimo - A Simple Chrome Extension for Random Memes

Mimo is a simple and fun Chrome extension that displays random memes from Reddit using the Meme API. Whenever you need a quick break, open Mimo and enjoy a random meme to lift your mood!

Features

• Fetches a random meme from Reddit using the Meme API.
• Lightweight and easy to use.
• Provides a fun way to take a quick break from your tasks.

How It Works

1. When the extension is opened, Mimo makes a GET request to the https://meme-api.com/gimme endpoint.
2. The API responds with a random meme image and other details such as title and subreddit.
3. Mimo displays the meme image along with its title and source subreddit.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/SaranshBaniyal/mimo-chrome-extension.git

2. Go to chrome://extensions/ in your Chrome browser.

3. Enable Developer mode by toggling the switch in the top-right corner.

4. Click on Load unpacked and select the mimo folder (the root directory of the cloned repository).

Usage

1. After installing, click the Mimo icon in the Chrome toolbar.
2. Enjoy a new random meme every time you open the extension!

API Reference

Mimo uses the https://meme-api.com/gimme endpoint from the Meme API. It returns JSON data with the following fields:

{
  "postLink": "https://redd.it/abc123",
  "subreddit": "memes",
  "title": "A funny meme",
  "url": "https://i.redd.it/xyz123.jpg",
  "nsfw": false,
  "spoiler": false,
  "author": "reddit_user",
  "ups": 1234
}