GLaunch is a Chrome App that provides a popup panel linking to various Google services - Chrome App.

Latest Version

Version
1.2.2
Update
November 5, 2021
Size
863KiB
Developer
oddineers.co.uk
Category
Users
275
Rating
4.81818 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
Storage
ContextMenus
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GLaunch - Panel Application

Important: Chrome Apps are depreciated, please use the extension variant which offers the panel view amongst other functionality: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/glaunch/plaeoaehhcgncjfedjhnnoidagfdjamj?hl=en-GB

GLaunch is a simple extension that provide a popup link panel to numerous Google services. Services can be quickly filtered by typing the name of the desired service.

Recently Google have been performing various experiments moving menu's on the default search page, changing menus entirely, re-jigging Chrome every release and while I enjoy new things. I also enjoy some consistency hence the birth of the Google Service Launcher or GLaunch.

Features:
- Chrome App version (ChromeOS) compatible.
- Material based Design (NEW!)
- Quickly search and find Google Services.
- Filters services as you type.
- Opens outside of Chrome so you can quickly access your desired service.
- Open with Key binding (CTRL + SHIFT + Y).
- Discover Google Services you did not know existed!

Please note that the icons used to represent each service are the official icons by Google they were sourced from the service itself.

Any of the trademarks, service marks, collective marks, design rights or similar rights that are shown, mentioned or cited on the website are the property of their respective owners and not of Integrated Brands, its contributors or visitors.
The word mark, \"Google\" and the logo, and any service logos are copyright. The copyright is held by Google.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "GLaunch - Panel", "short_name": "GLaunchPan", "version": "1.2.2", "description": "GLaunch is a Chrome App that provides a popup panel linking to various Google services - Chrome App.", "author": "Werbu", "app": { "background": { "scripts": ["js/background.js"] } }, "permissions": [ "storage", "contextMenus" ], "icons": { "16": "cogton128.png", "48": "cogton128.png", "128": "cogton128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install GLaunch - Panel extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download GLaunch - Panel extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a GLaunch - Panel 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 GLaunch - Panel Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install GLaunch - Panel 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 GLaunch - Panel extension file

Select and download the GLaunch - Panel 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 GLaunch - Panel 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 GLaunch - Panel 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 GLaunch - Panel 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 GLaunch - Panel extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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