An extension for Regex Search in lieu of Chrome's CTRL+F
Chrome Regex Search Extension
Cycle through matches with ENTER and SHIFT+ENTER or by clicking the arrows with your mouse.
Customize highlighting and text color through the extension options.
You will need to refresh any tabs you already have opened to load the content script.
10/27/2015: Added case insensitive search option in options page
7/13/2016: Added \"file://*/*\" extension to manifest
7/30/2016: Updated package with pull request https://github.com/rogershen/chrome-regex-search/commit/c5ab1bbc33a1ec8ddd254b640b8786cc621e6644
9/2/2016: Updated package with pull request https://github.com/rogershen/chrome-regex-search/pull/6
This update adds search history to the popup, which is shown and hidden with the rightmost button
9/23/2016: Changed case insensitive search option to a toggle on popup
1/24/2019: Updated package with two pull requests to enable copy command and auto-focus on parent element.
This extension is open source: https://github.com/rogershen/chrome-regex-search
If you have any problems please report them to https://github.com/rogershen/chrome-regex-search/issues
Keyboard Shortcuts:
ENTER: select next regex match
SHIFT+ENTER: select previous regex match
To setup a Keyboard Shortcut to open the Popup:
In your browser, go to chrome://extensions/
Find 'Chrome Regex Search' and click the box
Type your custom command (ie CTRL+SHIFT+F)
Now whenever, you want to open the popup simply enter your custom command.
Extension Options can be found by right clicking the icon and selecting 'Options' or by going to chrome://extensions/ and clicking 'Options' in the row for 'Chrome Regex Search'
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Chrome Regex Search extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Chrome Regex 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 Chrome Regex Search extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Chrome Regex Search extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Chrome Regex Search extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Chrome Regex 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 Chrome Regex Search Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Chrome Regex Search extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Chrome Regex Search extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Chrome Regex 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 Chrome Regex 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 Chrome Regex Search extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Chrome Regex 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 Chrome Regex Search extension file
Select and download the Chrome Regex 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 Chrome Regex 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 Chrome Regex 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 Chrome Regex 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 Chrome Regex Search extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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