Provides quick shortcuts to most used URLs in Salesforce Orgs

Latest Version

Version
1.7.0
Update
October 18, 2024
Size
333KiB
Developer
smukov.com
Category
Users
52
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Salesforce Shortcuts Extension

Quickly open the most used URLs in your Salesforce Orgs.

How to use it:
1) Open the extension using the \"Alt + S\" keyboard shortcut (\"Option + S\" on macOS).
2) Select your Salesforce Org with up and down arrows
3) Press \"Control + 1\" to open its Home page
3.a) use \"Control + 2\" to open Setup, or \"Control + 3\" to open Developer Console

You can change the default \"Alt + S\" shortcut by opening the following URL in your browser: chrome://extensions/shortcuts

100% safe and private. No tracking and no permissions required to run. Also, completely free.

There is also a version of this plugin that allows changing the colour of Salesforce Favicons: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/salesforce-shortcuts-with/pegpfhbecbiefakehnmehoaembjmican

*** Release Notes ***

--- v1.7.0 ---

Features:
- Allow searching through shortcuts when there is more than 10 of them

--- v1.6.1 ---

Improvements:
- Ask for a review on 200th usage

--- v1.6.0 ---

Features:
- It is now possible to configure the plugin to search through all the orgs even if a tag is selected

Improvements:
- Minor styling improvements in Help page

--- v1.5.2 ---

Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where the Alt keyboard shortcuts are ignored when not using the Numeric Pad

--- v1.5.1 ---

Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where the Alt keyboard shortcuts sometimes didn't execute the correct shortcut

--- v1.5.0 ---

Improvements:
- New \"Help\" page with basic instructions on how to use the plugin
- New \"Settings\" page where a different shortcut activation key can be selected (Control vs Alt/Option)

--- v1.4.2 ---

Improvements:
- Width of the Name cell will remain constant independent of the Name length
- Improved spelling in some labels

--- v1.4.1 ---

Improvements:
- Reduced the size of the drop down icon in Tag selector
- Added more robust handling of Salesforce domains to prevent adding duplicate orgs

--- v1.4.0 ---

Features:
- Orgs can now be assigned different colors
- Holding down \"CTRL\" will show shortcut numbers instead of icons for easier use of keyboard shortcuts

Improvements:
- 12 new icons are available for custom shortcuts
- When 7 or more shortcuts are displayed in the home page they are now not as narrow as before

--- v1.3.0 ---

Features:
- Tags can now be added to Orgs
- Orgs can be quickly filtered by their tags
- Stored Orgs can now be edited
- Custom Shortcuts can now be reordered

Improvements:
- Explanation for \"System\" theme is provided

Fixes:
- Fixed the scrollbar look in Dark mode

--- v1.2.0 ---

Features:
- Dark mode
- Shortcuts can now store URL query parameters

Improvements:
- Moved \"Delete Org\" button to Reordering screen to prevent accidental deletions
- Display plugin version in Settings
- Added \"Arrow Up\" and \"Arrow Down\" icons for Custom Shortcuts
- Added help text next to \"Shortcut URL\" field to make it more clear how it functions

Fixes:
- Fix the flickering when opening pages
- Focused buttons couldn't be executed when pressing \"Enter\" key before. Now they can, but in order to open the selected Org \"Ctrl + Enter\" has to be pressed.

--- v1.1.0 ---

Features:
- Allow adding custom shortcuts that are applied across all Orgs
- When Org is selected, pressing the \"Enter\" key will execute the first action
- Allow reordering of Orgs
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Salesforce Shortcuts", "author": "Smukov doo", "description": "Provides quick shortcuts to most used URLs in Salesforce Orgs", "version": "1.7.0", "permissions": ["storage"], "icons": { "16": "16.png", "24": "24.png", "32": "32.png", "48": "48.png", "64": "64.png", "128": "128.png", "256": "256.png", "512": "512.png" }, "manifest_version": 3, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "16.png", "48": "48.png", "128": "128.png" }, "default_popup": "index.html", "default_title": "Open" }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+S" } } }}
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How to download and manually install Salesforce Shortcuts extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Salesforce Shortcuts 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 Salesforce Shortcuts extension file

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

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