Smooth scroll with the keyboard

Latest Version

Version
2.8.5
Update
October 5, 2023
Size
365KiB
Developer
smoothkeyscroll.com
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.22727 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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Smooth Key Scroll Extension

Smooth Key Scroll enables smooth and responsive scrolling with the keyboard on every page.

- Arrow keys to move arround with adjustable speed
- Control (ctrl) and Option (alt) to modify speed
- Power scrolling keys (vim, gamer, ergonomic)
- Option to disable mouse hover effects

Issues & Suggestions: https://github.com/smoothkeyscroll/issues/issues

Changes
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v2.8.5
- Fix regression introduced in v2.8.4 which prevented scrolling on some websites

v2.8.4
- Fix scrolling container detection affecting some websites like https://docs.readthedocs.io

v2.8.2
- Fix issue cause slow scrolling in some websites like for example imdb.com
- Upgrade to manifest v3
- Make extension icon open the options page when pressed

v2.8.0
- Option to disable the extension on certain websites (blacklist)

v2.7.1
- Prevent welcome page from opening again when extension is installed multiple times in different browsers using the same user profile

v2.7.0
- Make advanced features free

v2.6.6
- Really remove hardcoded IPN URL

v2.6.5
- Remove hardcoded IPN URL


v2.6.4
- Update API URL


v2.6.1
- Fix bug introduced in Chrome 61 which prevented scrolling.

v2.6.0
- Automatically find scroll element on pages with unconventional scroll (google photos, microsoft team services, etc)

v2.5.1
- Fix document.body scrolling detection on edge cases

v2.5.0
- Switch to less obtrusive scrolling detection algorithm
- Fix problem with Team Foundation Server


v2.4.1
- Add support for iframes

v2.4
- Don't scroll on google search results page when blue arrow is enabled
- Add option to disable blue arrow on google instant search

v2.3
- Fix horizontal scrolling issue in Google Photos
- Fix https://smashingboxes.github.io/OwlCarousel2/demos/basic.html

v2.2
- Improve scrolling engine to allow scroll in gmail, vk.com, etc..
- Improve scrolling performance by removing scroll check on every key repeat

v2.1
- Fix scroll locking when usind find/search in page.
\tCurrently the only solution is to scroll normally when searching
\tWhen google fixes this issue we may be able to re-enable smooth scroll:
\thttps://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=529050&thanks=529050&ts=1441646441
- Fix rare ocasion when smooth scroll would not activate after pressing the shift key in a shortcut

v2.0
- Complete re-write
- Alternative directional keys (Vim, Gamer, Ergonomic)
- Options to prevent hover effects while scrolling

v1.0.6
- Fix Ctrl and Alt keys on Linux

v1.0.5
- Fix page not scrolling in Chrome 40

v1.0.4
- Selecting text with Shift is now possible anywhere on the page
- Fix alt and ctrl speed sliders regression (options page)

v1.0.3
- Fix alt-left/right functionality on windows (and other default shortcuts)
- Allow alt key to be pressed and released while scrolling without changing focus to the menu (Windows)

v1.0
- Options page with adjustable speeds
- Fix issue with Flash
- New icon

v0.2
- Fix speed getting stuck should page loose focus
- Fix collision between meta key and browser native functionality
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Smooth Key Scroll", "version": "2.8.5", "description": "Smooth scroll with the keyboard", "offline_enabled": true, "icons": { "128": "img/icon128.png", "48": "img/icon48.png", "16": "img/icon16.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "exclude_matches": [ "https://www.smoothkeyscroll.com/" ], "js": [ "js/bundled/content.js" ], "all_frames": true, "match_origin_as_fallback": true, "run_at": "document_end" } ], "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "scripting" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://*/*", "http://*/*" ], "action": {}, "background": { "service_worker": "js/bundled/eventPage.js" }, "options_page": "options.html", "homepage_url": "https://www.smoothkeyscroll.com/", "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }}
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How to download and manually install Smooth Key Scroll extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Smooth Key Scroll extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll extension file

Select and download the Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll 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 Smooth Key Scroll extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jason Gomez (ID: 000000f86ebe5664) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/15/2023 Makes scrolling very slow on some websites (eg. imdb.com) so needs fixing. I use vimium as well, so I can just use J/K instead when this happens. Vimium is never slow. Also, I paid for the Pro version but I never got the key!

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Erkenntnisse (ID: 00000074a069b1aa) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/05/2023 as on today, does not work in google, still works in youtube, and not in other sites

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Tao Wang (ID: 00000084202f5ab3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/04/2023 本次更新导致键盘滚动无效。

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Ian Russell (ID: 000000b4dee7f8bc) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/18/2023 Here is an extension to add a middle man between you and the arrow key... which already scrolls the site. Why.

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Waqas Aziz (ID: 00000091fba28066) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 05/20/2023 It does not work on so many website like YouTube