Save time by searching over 240 cured sources at once directly from the Chrome Omnibox using Google Programmable Search Engine

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1.0.5
Update
June 28, 2021
Size
178KiB
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134
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
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ArcGIS Search - Omnibox Extension

This extension adds a custom search engine to your Chrome profile allowing you to quickly access it.

HOW TO USE IT?:
1.- Access your address bar. To save you time we recommend to use the shortcut to jump to it (Mac: ⌘ + l // Windows: Ctrl + l or Alt + d or F6)
2.- Type \"@\" + Tab (to activate) the custom search engine.
3.- Add the terms/keywords for your search + press Enter.
4.- Refine your search using the Google commands. This will allow you to filter on specific sites, exclude sites, words, combine searches, filter results by filetypes, etc...

WHY YOU SHOULD USE IT?:
Esri has dozens of domains (*.esri.com, *.arcgis.com, terraformer.io, ...), besides those from international offices (*.esri.es, esriuk.com, esri.ca, ....), which makes sometimes difficult to find all resources related to any topic.

Esri also provides multiple search engines, but none of them include third-party curated domains like employees personal blogs, Github accounts, etc.

Because of this, sometimes it is difficult to find all , and that's why we started this project.

RELATED INFO:
1) More info about Google search commands:
- https://github.com/esri-es/arcgis-search/#advanced-google-search-tips
- https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/2466433?hl=en#

2) You can also add this Programmable Search Engine manually. Learn how to to do it: https://github.com/esri-es/arcgis-search/#how-to-install-arcgis-search
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "ArcGIS Search - Omnibox", "description": "Save time by searching over 240 cured sources at once directly from the Chrome Omnibox using Google Programmable Search Engine", "version": "1.0.5", "manifest_version": 3, "background":{ "service_worker": "background.js" }, "omnibox": { "keyword" : "@" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "search-icon-16.png", "32": "search-icon-32.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "search-icon-16.png", "32": "search-icon-32.png", "48": "search-icon-48.png", "128": "search-icon-128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install ArcGIS Search - Omnibox extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download ArcGIS Search - Omnibox extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a ArcGIS Search - Omnibox 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 ArcGIS Search - Omnibox Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install ArcGIS Search - Omnibox 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 ArcGIS Search - Omnibox extension file

Select and download the ArcGIS Search - Omnibox 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 ArcGIS Search - Omnibox 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 ArcGIS Search - Omnibox 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 ArcGIS Search - Omnibox 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 ArcGIS Search - Omnibox extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Alba Page (ID: 00000067cd043ec7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/12/2021 Wonderful tool! So easy to get all data and information related with Esri.

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Libertad Chapinal (ID: 00000070365adb1c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/28/2021 Great extension to search directly in the official Esri documentation!