Search for any movie and display its related information.
IMDb Movie Search Extension
With IMDb Movie Search, you can easily search for any movie or TV show and access all the related information without leaving your browser. Simply highlight the name of the movie or TV show you want to search for and right-click to get an option to search on IMDb. Or, use the convenient \"Alt+M\" keyboard shortcut. Want to search directly from the extension? No problem! Just enter the name of the movie or TV show into the search bar and hit enter.
But that's not all - with IMDb Movie Search, you can even select text on a webpage, open the extension, and get detailed information about the movie, including its title, year of release, rating, plot summary, cast and crew, and more. Plus, you can click on the poster to view the title directly on IMDb.
So why wait? Install IMDb Movie Search today and elevate your movie-watching experience to the next level!
Note:
This extension uses OMDb API and you need an API key.
Generate the same from https://www.omdbapi.com. A free version of the API key allows 1000 requests per day.
Save the key in Extension option (chrome://extensions/ --> Details --> Extension options OR Right Click on extension --> Options)
Disclaimer:
IMDb Movie Search extension uses OMDb API to search for titles and get its related information.
It is not affialiated to or endorsed by OMDb, IMDb and any third party.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install IMDb Movie Search extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install IMDb Movie 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 IMDb Movie Search extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install IMDb Movie Search extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download IMDb Movie Search extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a IMDb Movie 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 IMDb Movie Search Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the IMDb Movie Search extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the IMDb Movie Search extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for IMDb Movie 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 IMDb Movie 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 IMDb Movie Search extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install IMDb Movie 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 IMDb Movie Search extension file
Select and download the IMDb Movie 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 IMDb Movie 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 IMDb Movie 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 IMDb Movie 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 IMDb Movie Search extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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