Skip YouTube search results and launch videos instantly. Covered by The Next Web , link- http://tnw.me/eqIGuyP

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Version
0.1.7
Update
August 28, 2018
Size
12.34KiB
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Users
242
Rating
3.66667 ★
Manifest Version
2
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English
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Youtube I am feeling Lucky Extension

Indispensable when you are listening to music on youtube. If you want to jump right to a video/song in youtube you frequently watch/hear without the intermediate hassle of clicking the first search result.
To use it click the I am feeling lucky button next to search button or press shift enter after typing your query in the search box.

Disclaimer : I am not affiliated with google/youtube in any way. Youtube is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.

On github : https://github.com/sktguha/ytLucky/
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gmail : [email protected]
on linkedln http://in.linkedin.com/pub/saikat-guha/8a/347/a15
on facebook https://www.facebook.com/saikat.guha.71

-- changelist 0.1.4
- Fixed padding in the I am feeling lucky search button

-- changelist 0.1.3
- Fixed bug that if net disconnected when chrome starting up then google api is not loaded. Now added retry logic with increasing intervals in powers of 2
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version":2,"name": "Youtube I am feeling Lucky","short_name":"YoutubeFeelingLucky", "version": "0.1.7","description" : "Skip YouTube search results and launch videos instantly. Covered by The Next Web , link- http://tnw.me/eqIGuyP","content_scripts": [{"matches": ["https://www.youtube.com/*","http://www.youtube.com/*"],"js" : ["script.js"],"run_at": "document_start"}],"icons": { "16" : "icon16.png","48": "icon48.png","128": "icon128.png" },"background": {"page": "background.html"}, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval' https://apis.google.com; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install Youtube I am feeling Lucky extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Youtube I am feeling Lucky extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Youtube I am feeling Lucky 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 Youtube I am feeling Lucky Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Youtube I am feeling Lucky 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 Youtube I am feeling Lucky extension file

Select and download the Youtube I am feeling Lucky 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 Youtube I am feeling Lucky 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 Youtube I am feeling Lucky 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 Youtube I am feeling Lucky 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 Youtube I am feeling Lucky extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ramazan OKUYUCU (ID: 00000007cc20094a) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/28/2020 sorry but it doesn't work on my computer

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Ratnavi Rana (ID: 000000650ccdf5fc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/18/2020 it made my life

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Borchani Yessine (ID: 0000001d0b8d4c50) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/10/2019 Very useful yet needs a redesign to match youtube's ui.

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Mohammad Ridwan (ID: 000000f7013ec640) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/06/2018 please add context menu search (select text from anywhere)

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Wolf (ID: 0000008fb6dea7ef) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2016 A great, great extension; simple yet efective. When I'm listening to music it's when it really shines, saving me time, clicks & bandwith ♥