Default search extension that focuses on safety and privacy for technical users.

Latest Version

Version
3.3.0
Update
May 14, 2024
Size
164KiB
Developer
searchcommands.net
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.875 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Cookies
Storage
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Search Commands Extension

This default search extension supports safe and private short commands.

One simple click inside the default search will enable tech-savvy users to activate multiple privacy and safety features.

How to use it?

1. Type your query in the address bar.
2. Add a comma (,) after the query.
3. The commands menu is activated in the omnibox of your address bar.
4. Click on one of the five options (Safe, Private, Incognito, New Tab, and New Window) and enjoy our extension!

Learn more: https://www.searchcommands.net/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Search Commands", "description": "Default search extension that focuses on safety and privacy for technical users.", "version": "3.3.0", "background": { "service_worker": "bg/background.js", "type":"module" }, "homepage_url": "https://www.privatebrowsing-search.com/wim/ds/gotohub?s=bcpr", "chrome_settings_overrides": { "search_provider": { "encoding": "UTF-8", "favicon_url": "https://www.privatebrowsing-search.com/favicon.ico", "is_default": true, "name": "Commands", "keyword": "Search Commands", "search_url": "https://www.privatebrowsing-search.com/search/?category=web&s=bcpr&vert=private&q={searchTerms}, "suggest_url": "https://sug.privatebrowsing-search.com/v1/sug/?yid=bcpr&ssv=2&vert=private&q={searchTerms} } }, "icons": { "16": "img/icon16.png", "48": "img/icon48.png", "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://*.privatebrowsing-search.com/*" ], "js": [ "content_script/contentScript.js" ], "all_frames": true } ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*.privatebrowsing-search.com/" ], "externally_connectable": { "matches": ["https://*.privatebrowsing-search.com/*"] }, "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "cookies", "storage" ], "action": { "default_title": "Search Commands" }, "manifest_version": 3, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": ["img/icon16.png"], "matches": [""] }]}
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How to download and manually install Search Commands extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Search Commands 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 Commands extension file

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

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User reviews

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Mehmet Ali Katırcı (realistman1) (ID: 0000008fe55aee40) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/24/2020 Sade, güzel uygulama.

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William Guy (ID: 000000491172cca4) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/03/2020 will give it six Months, hopefully it does what google advertised.

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Debi Lovell (ID: 0000002f0cbc7101) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/18/2020 Just started using this so far so good--I like the fact I know I am safe browsing----its a shame they watch everything you do and then sell it so companies can hound you. Thanks folks

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Loris Allegri (ID: 000000f75b331ae4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/17/2020 I'm a good extimator of thechnology innovation as well as all things that help us during our life. During this bad time when the SARS COV 2 is infecting our lifes, we're using this Chrome extention to follow our son's school lections. We prefer to remain inside our home how is established by our governemet to reduce the virus diffusion at the minimum and to have this plattform to permit at our son to continue his study remainig at home is great.

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Nicola Hine (ID: 000000184f770e71) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/15/2020 I'm always worrying about trackers and scams and all that but now with this extension, I don't have to worry anymore!5 stars would recommend to anybody out there.