This regex search tool highlights matches on a page, allowing navigation between results and copying matches to the clipboard

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Version
1.2.0
Update
December 2, 2024
Size
57.87KiB
Developer
appvector.io
Category
Users
429
Rating
4.84615 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Scripting
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Regex Search Extension

The Regex Search extension is a powerful and versatile tool designed for users who require advanced text search and manipulation capabilities. By leveraging the strength of regular expressions, this extension provides a sophisticated way to handle complex search queries and text operations.

Key Features:
Regex and Text Search: Perform detailed searches using regular expressions or straightforward text queries. The extension supports a broad spectrum of regex syntax, allowing users to create intricate search patterns for precise data extraction and manipulation.

Case Sensitivity Toggle: Easily switch between case-sensitive and case-insensitive searches. This feature ensures that users can tailor their search criteria to match the exact case of characters or ignore case differences, enhancing flexibility in text searches.

Copy Results: After performing a search, users can effortlessly copy the results to the clipboard. This functionality facilitates quick transfer of relevant information to other applications or documents, streamlining workflow and data handling.

Real-Time Search Results: See immediate results as you type your search query. This instant feedback helps users refine their search patterns on the fly and ensures accuracy by showing results dynamically as the query evolves.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Regex Search", "version": "1.2.0", "description": "This regex search tool highlights matches on a page, allowing navigation between results and copying matches to the clipboard", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": ["activeTab", "storage", "scripting"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["", "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file://*/*"], "run_at": "document_end", "js": ["content.js"] } ], "options_page": "options.html", "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "./images/RE-16.png", "48": "./images/RE-48.png", "128": "./images/RE-128.png" } }, "commands": { "toggle": { "description": "Toggle Regex Search", "suggested_key": { "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+F", "mac": "Command+Shift+F", "linux": "Ctrl+Shift+F" } } }, "icons": { "16": "./images/RE-16.png", "48": "./images/RE-48.png", "128": "./images/RE-128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Regex Search extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Regex Search extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install 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 Regex Search extension file

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

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