Command palette.

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Version
1.3.2
Update
March 27, 2017
Size
11.72KiB
Developer
ssundarraj.me
Category
Users
216
Rating
4.91667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Commander Extension

Commander is a command palette for Chrome. You can perform all actions that you would using a mouse or keyboard shortcuts that are impossible to remember. You never have to use the mouse anymore - just use Commander. No more complicated keyboard shortcuts. Just one to open Commander.

Now you can search Wikipedia, YouTube, IMDB, and Dictionary.com directly from Commander. You can also add custom actions (only for advanced users) - just click the options link in the extensions page!

Install, hit Ctrl+Y or Cmd+J and you're good to go!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'", "name": "Commander", "description": "Command palette for Chrome.", "version": "1.3.2", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Commander" }, "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "options_page": "options.html", "permissions":[ "tabs", "storage" ], "commands":{ "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "windows": "Ctrl+Y", "mac": "Command+J", "chromeos": "Ctrl+Y", "linux": "Ctrl+Y" } } }}
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How to download and manually install Commander extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Commander 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 Commander extension file

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

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bao demo (ID: 00000089dc3d1bc6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/17/2020 Thank you so much for this awesome tool! (I can use it even within Chrome web store)

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Max Sysoev (ID: 0000005b21b91328) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/24/2017 omg this is a musthave

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Nehal Hasnayeen (ID: 0000006cd4162a19) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/17/2016 Used similar thing in sublime text and loved it,nice to find same thing for chrome, awesome

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Adriaan (lemontheme) (ID: 0000007c2a2055ad) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/09/2016 Upon remapping the activation hotkey to cmd+shift+p, I got exactly what I was looking for – an Atom-esque command palette for Chrome. Can't wait to start experimenting with custom actions and see how far I can go with those. Thanks for the work, Sriram. Much obliged :)

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Tyrone Ward (ID: 0000002c26d24294) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/12/2016 For some reason, the developer thought it was a good idea to set the activatuon hotkey as the redo hotkey. I know it can be changed, but why set it to that anyway?!