Smart links organizer. Create collection of related links or add urls of different environments(uat, prod) of various deployed apps

Latest Version

Version
1.4.16
Update
May 23, 2022
Size
214KiB
Developer
ankitverma.me
Category
Users
226
Rating
4.3 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
TopSites
ContextMenus
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Quick Launcher Extension

A chrome extension to create a collection of various related useful links. You can also add various apps deployed in different environments like uat, staging, production for quick access. Quick launcher also has a \"Most Visited Sites\" tab to quickly access sites that matter to you the most.

Stop wasting your time by searching for links/sites, with this smart quick launcher you can organize your various related links under a collection which you can access whenever you need it.

Functionalities:
★ Add collections( you can add items in various collections )
★ Access apps deployed to uat, staging, production ( you can add JSON config of apps )
★ Access to most visited sites
★ Set default tabs under settings

Supported JSON Config to add deployed apps:(Supports up-to 3 environments per site)

{
    \"ProjectA\":{
        \"uat\": \"https://uat-projectA.com\",
        \"staging\": \"https://staging-projectA.com\",
        \"prod\":\"https://projectA.com\"
    },
    \"ProjectB\":{
        \"uat\": \"https://uat-ProjectB.com\",
        \"staging\": \"https://staging-ProjectB.com\",
        \"prod\":\"https://ProjectB.com\"
    },
   ....
....
}
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Quick Launcher", "description": "Smart links organizer. Create collection of related links or add urls of different environments(uat, prod) of various deployed apps", "version": "1.4.16", "icons": { "16": "static/img/icon_16x16.png", "48": "static/img/icon_48x48.png", "128": "static/img/icon_128x128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "static/img/icon_19x19.png", "38": "static/img/icon_38x38.png" }, "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "lib/jquery.min.js", "lib/lodash.min.js", "static/js/common.js", "static/js/background.js", "static/js/collections.js", "static/js/most-visited.js", "static/js/settings.js", "static/js/analytics.js" ] }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'", "permissions": ["storage", "topSites", "contextMenus"]}
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How to download and manually install Quick Launcher extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Quick Launcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Quick Launcher 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 Quick Launcher extension file

Select and download the Quick Launcher 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 Quick Launcher 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 Quick Launcher 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 Quick Launcher 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 Quick Launcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jules (ID: 000000427c506e9e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/03/2020 This is too restrictive. I want to copy text from a page & put it where 'I' want it. Clicking on the pencil I can only add a new collection name or delete a collection. App section is just garbage.

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Neet Sheth (ID: 0000008b7d382e4c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/20/2019 Tool that is capable of serving for most useful practical task related to links/sites. Also the Collection feature in this tool is very cool.

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jinesh vira (ID: 000000b2fda20867) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/18/2019 This is really awesome!!!! Can we have export and import feature in this for collections, which will make this more powerful

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Nayanish Damania (ID: 0000005ccca093c7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/17/2019 Awesome tool for developers as well as testers

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Kunal Kudtarkar (ID: 000000f1e85e59b0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/17/2019 I Loved the fact that it syncs with my email ID as well, very simple yet very useful and must have tool.