Quickly open the compose window of Gmail. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt + C.

Latest Version

Version
0.8
Update
June 16, 2024
Size
46.15KiB
Developer
browsernative.com
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
ActiveTab
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Quick Compose for Gmail™ Extension

Use the keyboard shortcut (Alt+C), or the toolbar button. Select text and use the context menu option.

You can also set subject text, recipient addresses and email body. Supports multiple Gmail or G Suite (Google Apps) accounts.

Great tool to send email without opening (and getting distracted by) your Gmail inbox. Read more: https://browsernative.com/quick-compose-gmail-3109/

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "background": {"scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "static/19.png", "38": "static/38.png" }, "default_title": "Compose New Email" }, "description": "Quickly open the compose window of Gmail. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt + C.", "homepage_url": "https://browsernative.com/quick-compose-gmail-3109/", "icons": { "128": "static/128.png", "48": "static/48.png", "16": "static/16.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "options_ui": {"page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "name": "Quick Compose for Gmail\u2122", "version": "0.8", "permissions": ["contextMenus", "activeTab"], "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+C" } } }}
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How to download and manually install Quick Compose for Gmail™ extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Quick Compose for Gmail™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Quick Compose for Gmail™ 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 Quick Compose for Gmail™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Quick Compose for Gmail™ 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 Quick Compose for Gmail™ extension file

Select and download the Quick Compose for Gmail™ 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 Quick Compose for Gmail™ 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 Quick Compose for Gmail™ 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 Quick Compose for Gmail™ 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 Quick Compose for Gmail™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Felix Niland (ID: 000000a1c9ee2b1f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/20/2022 Excellent little productivity app for those of us who find it hard not to engage with our inbox each time we see it.

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Richard MS (ID: 0000002955196e25) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2022 Works great! Alt+C and you're already sending the email without the distraction of the inbox.

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sunil madhav .s (ID: 00000051cdcff0fa) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/23/2021 Number ONE productive Xtension for GMail users. Searched for this kind of Xtension, Gmail Quick Compose is the Best. Keep up the good work fellas.

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Richard Ballard (ID: 00000054d9ac1c43) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/08/2021 This extension is really great if you are on the quest to reduce digital distractions (https://www.calnewport.com/blog/). If I am going to Gmail to SEND a message then I am not there to REPLY to messages. But with all those new messages in my inbox waving at me to come and play its impossible not to get sucked in. This extension allows me to bypass that deadly poppy field.

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Ross Meyer (ID: 0000009050b1df59) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2021 So fast, so helpful. Keyboard shortcut (mac option-C) opens new tab w/ fullscreen compose new message. Secure. Needs exactly zero setup. I was using it w/ keyboard shortcut within 30 seconds of installing it. Allows me to send email without seeing -- and getting distracted by -- my inbox. Brilliant.