An easier way to switch between your most recent tabs.

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Version
1.0.1
Update
July 24, 2022
Size
37.84KiB
Developer
Category
Users
51
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Boomerang - A simple Tab Switcher Extension

Boomerang is a simple, lightweight and fast extension that allows you to switch between your previous and current tab at the speed of thought. Simply press Command + Shift + Left Arrow Key and you are back to your previous tab in seconds! (Note: use the Control key on Windows instead of Command).

Why is the extension called Boomerang? Using the shortcut, you can “go” to your previous tab and “return” back to the current one with incredible speed and ease, just like an actual boomerang!

This extension is perfect for all those times when you just want to go back to the last tab you were on but don’t know where exactly the tab is. With Boomerang, you can increase your productivity by using our simple shortcut to navigate quickly around your browser like never before. Boomerang is designed to integrate with and amplify your daily workflow in the simplest and best way possible so you can be more focused on all the tasks you have at hand.

If you would like to customize the shortcut used to switch between your previous and current tabs, simply go to chrome://extensions/shortcuts to change it.

If you would like to contribute to Boomerang, please head on over to https://github.com/MitchellMarkGeorge/Boomerang to get started.

Please leave us a review and some feedback so we can make continue to improve Boomerang and make it better for you!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Boomerang - A simple Tab Switcher", "short_name": "Boomerang", "author": "Mitchell Mark-George", "version": "1.0.1", "description": "An easier way to switch between your most recent tabs.", "permissions": ["activeTab", "storage"], "offline_enabled": true, "minimum_chrome_version": "88", "action": { "48": "icons/Boomerang Logo.png" }, "icons": { "48": "icons/Boomerang Logo.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background/background.js" }, "commands": { "boomerang": { "suggested_key": "Ctrl+Shift+Left", "description": "Switch between your current and pervious tabs" } }}
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How to download and manually install Boomerang - A simple Tab Switcher extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Boomerang - A simple Tab Switcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Boomerang - A simple Tab Switcher 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 Boomerang - A simple Tab Switcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Boomerang - A simple Tab Switcher 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 Boomerang - A simple Tab Switcher extension file

Select and download the Boomerang - A simple Tab Switcher 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 Boomerang - A simple Tab Switcher 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 Boomerang - A simple Tab Switcher 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 Boomerang - A simple Tab Switcher 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 Boomerang - A simple Tab Switcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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