Browse the web like a true keyboard warrior with simple hinting and a few vim-style browsing shortcuts.

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Version
0.4.0
Update
October 10, 2016
Size
61.89KiB
Developer
www.gregjs.com
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0
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
English (United States)
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kbwarrior Extension

kbwarrior is a simple Chrome extension for people who like the idea of keyboard (or vim)-based web browsing, but for whom the existing extensions that provide such functionality either do too much or too little for their liking.

I aim to keep this simple, and am still not sure about the final feature set. For now though, this is what `kbwarrior` does:

Page navigation

* `j` to scroll down a line
* `k` to scroll up a line
* `h` to scroll left (if applicable)
* `l` to scroll right (if applicable)
* `u` to scroll up half a page
* `d` to scroll down half a page
* `g` to scroll all the way up
* `G` to scroll all the way down
* `backspace` to go back in history (thanks a lot to Google by the way for generously removing that for us!)
* `Shift+backspace` to go forward in history
* NO SMOOTH SCROLLING IT'S THE DEVIL

Keyboard tab navigation

* `n` to switch to the next tab
* `p` to switch to the previous tab
* `q` to close the current tab

Hinting

* `f` to bring up hints (keyboard shortcuts for all visible links on a page)
* all other `kbwarrior` shortcuts will be disabled for as long as hinting is on
* type a hint to navigate instantly to the hinted link
* hold shift to open in a new tab
* press `f` again to cancel and remove the hints

Inserting

* `i` to bring up insert hints (keyboard shortcuts for all visible text inputs and textareas)
* same as above but just for inserts

## Known issues

I've made sure none of these shortcuts will trigger when you're typing in an input field or anything, but there are some websites that provide their own keyboard shortcuts (GitHub and Twitter for example).

Those site-defined shortcuts will interfere with the ones provided by this extension. I wasn't sure how to deal with this, so I've elected to simply disable the extension on sites that make heavy use of such shortcuts. The current list where `kbwarrior` is disabled is:

* Facebook
* GitHub
* Reddit
* Twitter

I will probably update this list as I go along. Feel free to make a PR or open an issue if there are other sites this really doesn't work on.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "kbwarrior", "description": "Browse the web like a true keyboard warrior with simple hinting and a few vim-style browsing shortcuts.", "version": "0.4.0", "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "kbwarrior" }, "icons": { "16": "kbw16.png", "48": "kbw48.png", "128": "kbw128.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "tabs" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "exclude_matches": [ "*://*.facebook.com/*", "*://*.twitter.com/*", "*://*.reddit.com/*", "*://*.github.com/*", "*://*.youtube.com/*" ], "js": ["helpers.js", "content.js"], "css": ["content.css"], "run_at": "document_end" } ]}
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How to download and manually install kbwarrior extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install kbwarrior 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 kbwarrior extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install kbwarrior extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download kbwarrior extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a kbwarrior 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 kbwarrior Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the kbwarrior extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the kbwarrior extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for kbwarrior 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 kbwarrior 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 kbwarrior extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install kbwarrior 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 kbwarrior extension file

Select and download the kbwarrior 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 kbwarrior 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 kbwarrior 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 kbwarrior 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 kbwarrior extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Joma Bastos G P (ID: 000000bbaec0fbde) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/08/2021 Geat!

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endy (ID: 00000033ef28bfcd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/03/2018 ■とても使い勝手が良い。 vimumとは以下の点で異なるが、それが個人的に好みにつながっている。  ・j押しっぱなしの挙動が異なる  ・fを2回押したときにページ遷移しない ■以下を実装できれば最高です。  ・ショートカットキーの例外となるURLを設定できること Google search系のショートカット (※) と競合させたくないためです。 ※「Google検索キーボードショートカット」 ----------------- It gives me the best experience when I browse pages. I don't need to touch mouse anymore. That pressing 'f' twice doesn't move another page makes me even happier! If the developer can implement an exception rule that make this extension not working for certain URLs, it would be perfect. This new feature will prevent this extension from conflicting other extensions that provides shortcut keys for google search results! I love 'Google検索キーボードショートカット', too.

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Jorre (ID: 000000c52f896a0e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/10/2016 As a vim-fan I can't believe there was a time I browsed the internet without this! 5 Stars!