Search with multiple search engines simultaneously

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December 5, 2024
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Multi Search Engine Extension

# Multi Search Engine

## Overview
Multi Search Engine is a powerful Chrome extension that allows users to search across multiple search engines simultaneously. With a single search query, you can get results from various search engines in separate tabs, saving time and providing comprehensive search results.

## Key Features
### 1. Quick Search Activation
- Type `ms` in the address bar and press space
- Enter your search keywords
- Press Enter to search across all configured engines

### 2. Customizable Search Engines
- Pre-configured popular search engines (Google, Bing, etc.)
- Add custom search engines with their URLs
- Enable/disable specific search engines as needed

### 3. Smart Tab Management
- Opens results in separate tabs automatically
- Configurable timeout settings for each search engine
- Auto-closes tabs that exceed loading timeout

### 4. User-Friendly Configuration
- Simple interface for managing search engines
- Easy to add, edit, or remove search engines
- Customizable timeout settings for each engine

## Configuration Guide
### 1. Adding Search Engines
- Select from preset search engines for quick setup
- Choose \"Custom\" to add other search engines
- Use `%s` in URL to represent the search query

### 2. Timeout Settings
- Set maximum page load waiting time (in milliseconds)
- Recommended: 5000-15000 (5-15 seconds)
- Tabs automatically close if loading exceeds timeout

### 3. Search Engine Management
- Enable/disable engines with toggle switches
- Delete unwanted search engines
- Save settings with one click

## Default Search Engines
- Google (https://www.google.com/search?q=%s)
- Bing (https://www.bing.com/search?q=%s)


## Technical Details
- Built for Chrome/Chromium browsers
- Manifest V3 compliant
- Lightweight and efficient
- No external dependencies

## Usage Benefits
### 1. Time Efficiency
- Search multiple engines simultaneously
- No need to manually open different search engines
- Quick comparison of results across platforms

### 2. Comprehensive Results
- Get diverse search results
- Compare results from different engines
- Find unique results that might be missed on a single engine

### 3. Customization
- Add any search engine that supports URL parameters
- Customize timeout settings per engine
- Enable/disable engines as needed

## Installation
1. Install from Chrome Web Store
2. Configure desired search engines
3. Start searching with `ms` keyword

## Privacy & Security
- No data collection
- No external tracking
- All settings stored locally
- No permissions required beyond necessary functionality

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*This extension is perfect for researchers, developers, and anyone who needs to search across multiple engines efficiently.*
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Multi Search Engine", "version": "1.0", "description": "Search with multiple search engines simultaneously", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "omnibox": { "keyword": "ms" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "default_locale": "en"} "
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How to download and manually install Multi Search Engine extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Multi Search Engine 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 Multi Search Engine extension file

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

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