Jump to the search box on any website by pressing the forward slash key on your keyboard.

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Version
1.0.5
Update
May 28, 2023
Size
12.88KiB
Developer
Category
Users
299
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
ContextMenus
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Slash to search Extension

This extension lets you jump to the search box on websites by pressing the forward slash '/' key.

It also lets you choose to jump to the search box automatically when a website loads; an option ideal for YouTube and Jumia.


By default, it's configured to automatically jump to search on some popular e-commerce sites (Aliexpress, Amazon, Jumia, Konga) and YouTube.


There are some sites on which this extension won't work by default: type A sites, where the search box is hidden until you click on a search icon. And type B sites where there's no search icon, but the extension doesn't jump to the search box as expected.

To set up this extension to work properly for type A sites, right click on the search icon that reveals the search box and select \"add this search trigger\" from the menu. After this, the extension will function properly on the site.

To set up for type B sites, right click on the search box and select \"add this search box\". After that, the extension will function properly.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "background": { "service_worker": "scripts/background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": "images/slash_to_search.png", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [{ "js": [ "scripts/index.js" ], "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "run_at": "document_start" }], "description": "Jump to the search box on any website by pressing the forward slash key on your keyboard.", "icons": { "48": "images/slash_to_search.png" }, "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Slash to search", "offline_enabled": true, "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "contextMenus"], "short_name": "Slash to search", "version": "1.0.5"}
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How to download and manually install Slash to search extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Slash to search extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Slash to search 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 Slash to search extension file

Select and download the Slash to search 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 Slash to search 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 Slash to search 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 Slash to search 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 Slash to search extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Lance Lebanoff (ID: 0000001030f0fe61) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/04/2021 Works great! It's very convenient that you can right click a search bar and add it to the extension.

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王祥 (ID: 000000a69f32bab8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/29/2020 Awesome extension! It improves my search experience.