Perform a search for selected text using keyboard shortcuts.

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1.3.1
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November 23, 2020
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Rating
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Manifest Version
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Hotkeys for Search Extension

1. Select text on a web page using the mouse.
2. Press a keyboard shortcut to search for the selected text on your desired website.

Default shortcuts:
Alt+Q = Google
Alt+W = Wikipedia
Alt+A = Google Images
Alt+S = YouTube

The target search websites and keyboard shortcuts can be changed from the extension settings menu.

Source code: https://github.com/Juuso-h/hotkeys-for-search
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_name__", "version": "1.3.1", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "__MSG_description__", "default_locale": "en", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "icons": { "16": "icon.png", "128": "icon2.png"}, "permissions": ["commands", "activeTab", "storage"], "commands": {"search1": {"suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Q"},"description": "Website 1"},"search2": {"suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+W"},"description": "Website 2"},"search3": {"suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+A"},"description": "Website 3"},"search4": {"suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+S"},"description": "Website 4"} }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "options.html" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }}
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How to download and manually install Hotkeys for Search extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Hotkeys for 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 Hotkeys for Search extension file

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

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User reviews

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Diego FC (ID: 0000003d6f5d0ad7) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/26/2023 Just to test it, here in this same extension page, in the Chrome Web Store, I select the word "Hotkeys" from the extension title, press Alt+Q, and I get a Google search for the word "Undefined". I haven't tested it much more, but clearly it didn't work on the first try, I don't know how often I might have to keep pressing Ctrl+C, Ctrl+T, Ctrl+V and Enter if this keeps failing.

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Apelsin Bananovich (ID: 000000a4986b40bd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/06/2021 Very simple and useful!

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Andriy Eliseev (ID: 000000cea4451436) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/02/2021 From my pov it's one of the most useful extensions for people who value their time during browsing and searching info. Thanks.

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Lucas G. Pamplona (ID: 0000005ddedaf16d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/21/2021 À primeira vista está funcionando bem e é fantástico!

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M Christakis (ID: 000000e00114f36b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/19/2021 Very useful.If your are using WordReference you can add it with https://www.wordreference.com/**$$/ the ** and $$ is the abbreviation of the 2 language you 're using for example greek to english or eglish to greek is https://www.wordreference.com/engr/