An open-source, lightweight extension that allows using DuckDuckGo-like bangs anywhere.

Latest Version

Version
0.9.31
Update
October 28, 2024
Size
439KiB
Developer
Category
Users
17
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension Extension

➡️ What is a Bang?

Citing DuckDuckGo, who first introduced them back in 2008:

\"Bangs are shortcuts that quickly take you to search results on other sites. For example, when you know you want to search on another site like Wikipedia or Amazon, our bangs get you there fastest. A search for '!w filter bubble' will take you directly to Wikipedia.\"


➡️ How does the extension work

Simply install the extension and use any of the supported Kagi Bangs (see https://kbe.smaertness.net/). Bangs can be used at the beginning or at the end of the query, e.g.:

• !gm here to closest restaurant
• here to closest restaurant !gm

Bangs can also be triggered without any query, serving as a bookmark shortcut:

• !bbc

➡️ Features

• Kagi Bangs: More than 13,500 default bangs included.
• Custom Bangs: You can create your own bangs or override defaults.
• Custom Bang Symbol: Define your own custom symbol(s) to trigger the bangs.
• Mobile Support: Yang! is also available on Firefox Android.
• Fast Redirections: Bangs are resolved locally, without Kagi as intermediary.
• Address Bar Trigger: You can use bangs directly in the URL bar.
• Search Engine Trigger: Bangs also work from the search bar of your favorite search engine.
• Backup and Restore: Never lose your bangs.


➡️ FAQs

• Do bangs sync across devices?
Yes... and no. Bangs will sync across all the Firefox desktop browsers in which you are logged in with your Firefox account. However, the sync between desktop and mobile is currently unsupported. As a workaround, you can create a backup on desktop and restore it on Android (or vice versa).

• Why does Yang! need permissions on a 300+ sites?
Instead of requesting data access on all sites, we granularly specify the search-engine sites that Yang! supports (which yeah, they're quite a few). You can find which sites we request permissions for in the manifest.json.
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Source Manifest.json

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"*://search.projectsegfau.lt/search*", "*://search.ononoki.org/search*", "*://baresearch.org/search*", "*://searx.tiekoetter.com/search*", "*://searx.fi/search*", "*://xo.wtf/search*", "*://etsi.me/search*", "*://darmarit.org/searx/search*", "*://search.smnz.de/search*", "*://searx.oakleycord.dev/search*", "*://search.mdosch.de/search*", "*://searx.si/search*", "*://coppedge.info/search*", "*://s.frlt.one/search*", "*://searx.namejeff.xyz/search*", "*://searx.baczek.me/search*", "*://searx.sev.monster/search*", "*://searx.mha.fi/search*", "*://search.us.projectsegfau.lt/search*", "*://search.gcomm.ch/search*", "*://s.trung.fun/search*", "*://www.jabber-germany.de/searx/search*", "*://searx.juancord.xyz/search*", "*://search.zzls.xyz/search*", "*://searx.rasp.fr/search*", "*://search.charleseroop.com/search*", "*://search.suenram.us/search*", "*://searx.netzspielplatz.de/search*", "*://searx.orion-hub.fr/search*", "*://searx.gnous.eu/search*", "*://searx.mastodontech.de/search*", "*://searx.ru/search*", "*://searx.gnu.style/search*", "*://searx.roflcopter.fr/search*", "*://sx.catgirl.cloud/search*", "*://suche.tromdienste.de/search*", "*://searx.divided-by-zero.eu/search*", "*://searx.nixnet.services/search*", "*://searx.fossencdi.org/search*", "*://searx.absturztau.be/search*", "*://www.mojeek.com/search*", "*://www.qwant.com/", "*://api.qwant.com/*/search*", "*://you.com/search*", "*://kagi.com/search*", "*://search.naver.com/search.naver*", "*://yandex.com/search*", "*://search.aol.com/*/search*", "*://suche.aol.de/*/search*", "*://spot.ecloud.global/search*", "*://spot.murena.io/search*", "*://metager.de/meta/*", "*://www.dogpile.com/serp*", "*://www.ask.com/*", "*://www.askjeeves.com/*", "*://www.baidu.com/*", "*://search.seznam.cz/*", "*://www.perplexity.ai/*" ], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "action": { "default_title": "Yang!" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "open_in_tab": true }}
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How to download and manually install Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension 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 Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension 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 Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension 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 Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension 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 Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension 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 Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension extension file

Select and download the Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension 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 Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension 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 Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension 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 Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension 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 Yang! - Yet Another Bangs anywhere extension extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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