Quickly switch between customized search engines; Add a custom search engine in the right-click menu.

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Version
1.2.5
Update
May 25, 2023
Size
370KiB
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Users
1,000+
Rating
4.70588 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Search Tool Extension

It supports configuring any search engine, similar to the search engine configuration in chrome settings, such as Baidu search, Bing search, JD search, Douban search, headline search, etc.
After configuration, support:

1. shortcut keys switch between search engines.
For example, on the Baidu search page, press the shortcut key (configurable) to quickly switch to Google search without reentering the search term, and then press the shortcut key to quickly switch to Bing search.

2. click the plug-in pop-up menu in the upper right corner (shortcut keys can also be configured) to quickly switch to the specified search engine.
If it is on the search engine page, it will automatically bring the search term and jump to the specified search result page; Otherwise, directly jump to the specified search results page.

3. support the configuration of search engines in the right-click menu.
If only one search engine is configured, it is in the top-level menu, or multiple search engines can be configured. After selecting a text, right-click it, and \"search for\" selected text \"using XX\" will appear in the right-click menu

功能:
支持配置任意搜索引擎,类似chrome设置里面的搜索引擎配置,比如百度搜索、必应搜索、京东搜索、豆瓣搜索、头条搜索等等。
配置好后,支持:
1. 快捷键在搜索引擎间切换。比如在百度搜索页面,按下快捷键(可自己配置)快速切换为Google搜索,而无需重新输入检索词,再按下快捷键,快速切换为必应搜索。

2. 支持右上角点击插件弹出菜单(也可以配置快捷键),快速切换到指定搜索引擎。如果在搜索引擎页面,会自动带上检索词跳转到指定的搜索结果页;否则直接跳转到指定的搜索结果页面。

3. 支持配置右键菜单中的搜索引擎,如果只配置一个,则处于顶级菜单,也可以配置多个。选中文本后,点击右键,则右键菜单中出现『使用xx搜索\"选中的文本\"』
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Search Tool extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Search Tool 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 Search Tool extension file

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

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User reviews

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Kaze Mr (ID: 0000006c54375821) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/13/2023 很好用,请问有没有 FireFox 版本的?

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hahah 2018 (ID: 000000baa6e7e853) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/05/2023 edge有没有

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hitonari tadano (ID: 000000b95b8dceba) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/18/2023 挺好用的,以前edge用的是一键切换,但是chrome用不了这个插件,刚刚找的,完美替换,而且还有浮窗可以设置,感觉比一键切换还好用。

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吴良 (ID: 0000002200ca6708) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/24/2023 简单好用。有个bug望改进下,在谷歌搜索页面,不能点击快速切换到其他搜索

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defoe lin (ID: 000000bd2d21fc4b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/21/2023 Useful