AI-powered CTRL + F for easy document search
Locus — Smart CTRL + F Extension
Make searches that aren't possible with regular CTRL + F (or ⌘+F on a Mac). Locus understands your search intent and immediately identifies the relevant sections. Refer back to sections in long papers, PDFs, documents, and articles using natural language instead of remembering keywords.
Mix and match documents, searches and summaries in your research!
Whether you're working with long papers, PDFs, documents, articles, news pieces, online textbooks, or blog posts, Locus works seamlessly on most static web pages that contain text.
Save time digesting content on the web and Hack your productivity.
We're constantly working to make the extension better. If you have suggestions or requests, we would love to hear from you in our Discord Community, there you can connect with our team and other Locus users and stay updated: https://discord.gg/kTAH3N9E8a.
Release Notes
https://locusai.co/Release-Notes-56c4675dd94a485f8ac8cd2c0d9dbb60
To get started:
1. Add the extension to Chrome.
2. Pin locus in your Chrome header for easy access.
3. Create an account at [locusextension.com/signup](http://locusextension.com/signup)
4. Open the extension and login with your account.
5. Restart Chrome for changes to take effect.
6. Navigate to a PDF, news article, online textbook, blog post, etc.
7. Wait for locus to load the page and start searching.
Access locus with a keyboard shortcut:
1. Navigate to chrome://extensions/shortcuts
2. Find locus
3. Click the pencil edit icon
4. On your keyboard, press '⌘+SHIFT+F' (Mac) or 'CTRL+SHIFT+F' (windows) to set the shortcut.
5. Restart Chrome for changes to take effect.
6. The extension will now activate every time you hit the keyboard shortcut.
If you encounter any issues or require assistance, our team is here to help. You can reach us through Discord link above, the extension support on the Chrome Web Store, or via email at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
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Source Manifest.json
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"Locus \u2014 Smart CTRL + F",
"version":"2.2.1",
"description":"AI-powered CTRL + F for easy document search",
"options_page":"ext/options/index.html",
"background":{"service_worker":"ext/background/index.js"},
"action":{"default_popup":"ext/popup/index.html",
"default_title":"Click to open panel"},
"side_panel":{"default_path":"ext/sidepanel/index.html"},
"commands":{"_execute_action":{"suggested_key":{"default":"Ctrl+Shift+F",
"mac":"Command+Shift+F"}}},
"permissions":["activeTab",
"tabs",
"storage",
"sidePanel",
"tts",
"webRequest"],
"host_permissions":["
"externally_connectable":{"matches":["https://lp-page-1f2f47.webflow.io/*",
"https://www.locusextension.com/*"]},
"chrome_url_overrides":{},
"icons":{"16":"assets/icons/icon-16.png",
"32":"assets/icons/icon-32.png",
"48":"assets/icons/icon-48.png",
"128":"assets/icons/icon-128.png"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["http://*/*",
"https://*/*",
"file://*/*.html"],
"js":["ext/content/html/parser/index.js",
"ext/content/html/highlight/index.js"],
"css":["styles/content.styles.css",
"vendor/font-awesome/css/all.min.css"],
"run_at":"document_idle"}],
"devtools_page":"ext/dev-tools/index.html",
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["assets/**/*",
"styles/**/*",
"scripts/**/*",
"vendor/**/*",
"**/vendor/*.js"],
"matches":["*://*/*"]}],
"key":"MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEArML0hnp/RFvAQxCYs6ccZ73yyC8+IAvfS3bAaQrdH47zNfRxBYATgT6S5o8g25qYNYDsXvW2YDyCwfJClo78Ubbm+bVL2sdSbgwHGXtM4b48bE4cUYski3ph4kISuKo0LLWjQdBJ+USCvMW8HRAnmuqsyauk/YPF3jHLLtS2z7tuWaJ8PL0CpYqrH0PxK23FS3GkGeoa9y1jTYleDrIY5gitAyZaxd7pn+GH+ZhJYJPoNKLydf1OYcivmh6ztLyouTsZgKd1jTr9cvKnNdM8MiFoXy3sgttlZJ+2tKTIpOLlFVlsqbODRwPMs7WOx9Jgj+xPKPvADhUCK5Ed/3qUdwIDAQAB"}
How to download and manually install Locus — Smart CTRL + F extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Locus — Smart CTRL + F 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 Locus — Smart CTRL + F extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Locus — Smart CTRL + F extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Locus — Smart CTRL + F extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Locus — Smart CTRL + F 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 Locus — Smart CTRL + F Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Locus — Smart CTRL + F extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Locus — Smart CTRL + F extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Locus — Smart CTRL + F 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 Locus — Smart CTRL + F 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 Locus — Smart CTRL + F extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Locus — Smart CTRL + F 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 Locus — Smart CTRL + F extension file
Select and download the Locus — Smart CTRL + F 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 Locus — Smart CTRL + F 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 Locus — Smart CTRL + F 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 Locus — Smart CTRL + F 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 Locus — Smart CTRL + F extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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