Install SkipMyHomework

Takes about 60 seconds. No app store needed.

1

Download the Extension

Download SkipMyHomework

Version 1.0.2 · Updated 2026-02-20

The file will download as a .zip file. Don't worry — this is normal.

2

Unzip the File

Find the downloaded .zip file (usually in your Downloads folder) and unzip/extract it.

  • On Windows: Right-click → Extract All
  • On Mac: Double-click the .zip file

You should now have a folder called skipmyhomework.

Unzipped skipmyhomework folder in file explorer
3

Open Chrome Extensions

Open Chrome and go to:

chrome://extensions

Or: Click the three dots menu (⋮) → Extensions → Manage Extensions

Chrome extensions page in browser
4

Enable Developer Mode

In the top-right corner of the extensions page, toggle ON “Developer mode”.

You'll see new buttons appear at the top: “Load unpacked”, “Pack extension”, etc.

Developer mode toggle enabled on Chrome extensions page
5

Load the Extension

Click “Load unpacked”.

Navigate to the folder you unzipped in Step 2 and select it.

Click “Select Folder” (Windows) or “Open” (Mac).

Load unpacked button and folder selection dialog
6

Pin the Extension

Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome's toolbar.

Find SkipMyHomework and click the pin icon to keep it visible.

Pinning SkipMyHomework extension in Chrome toolbar
7

Enter Your License Key

Click the SkipMyHomework icon in your toolbar.

Paste your license key (format: SKIP-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) and click Activate.

Don't have a key yet? Get one here.

SkipMyHomework extension popup with license key input
8

You're Done!

Navigate to your Zybooks or SmartBook assignment and the extension will handle the rest.

Your key timer starts when you first use it on an assignment, not when you bought it.

Troubleshooting

Need help? Join our Discord

Having a technical issue? Contact support@skipmyhomework.com