Simple and quick way to search for highlighted text on YouTube via right-click context menu or from popup. YouTube Helper.

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3.0
Update
July 1, 2024
Size
33.2KiB
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495
Rating
4.85714 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Lazy Search on Youtube Extension

Update:
- dark mode
- manifest v3 (new browser requirement for all extensions)


📌 The main purpose of the extension is to help you quickly open youtube - with the results according to your search.
You can search using:
- Highlight text on the page and right-click
- Enter text manually in the extension menu

🚀 Features:
1) Search from the context menu (right click)
2) Search from popup menu ( just tap the extension icon or use the keyboard hotkey to open it )
3) Show search suggestions
4) Keyboard navigation friendly (Arrows or Tabs)
5) Open youtube by clicking on youtube logo in popup menu

💻 Keyboard shortcut:
ctrl + shift + Y (or ctrl + Y) open search popup

Additional features:
- Auto dark mode
- Change style menu popup option

Privacy Policy:
The extension does not collect any user information!

❤️ In case you want to say thank you)
https://buymeacoffee.com/e1white

📪 Contact us:
Any issues or suggestions? Please contact me at support form or use direct url: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/lazy-search-on-youtube/amomdnjachcdfjcijmnolpgndbokbeha/support
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Lazy Search on Youtube", "version": "3.0", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Simple and quick way to search for highlighted text on YouTube via right-click context menu or from popup. YouTube Helper.", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/e1jo/lsoy", "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "16": "images/ico16.png", "32": "images/ico32.png", "48": "images/ico48.png", "128": "images/ico128.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "contextMenus", "tabs" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*.google.com/*" ], "background": { "service_worker": "service_worker.js" }, "options_ui": { "page": "./options/options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "action": { "default_popup": "./popup/popup.html", "default_title": "Lazy Search on Youtube", "default_icon": { "16": "images/ico16.png", "32": "images/ico32.png", "48": "images/ico48.png", "128": "images/ico128.png" } }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+Y", "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+Y", "mac": "Command+Y" } } }}
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How to download and manually install Lazy Search on Youtube extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Lazy Search on Youtube extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Lazy Search on Youtube extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Lazy Search on Youtube extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Lazy Search on Youtube extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Lazy Search on Youtube extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Lazy Search on Youtube Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Lazy Search on Youtube extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Lazy Search on Youtube extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Lazy Search on Youtube extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Lazy Search on Youtube extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Lazy Search on Youtube extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Lazy Search on Youtube extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Lazy Search on Youtube extension file

Select and download the Lazy Search on Youtube extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Lazy Search on Youtube extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Lazy Search on Youtube extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Lazy Search on Youtube extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Lazy Search on Youtube extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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