Add support to the omnibox to search in Google Drive.

Latest Version

Version
3.6
Update
April 18, 2016
Size
12.45KiB
Developer
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
4.55357 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Identity
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OmniDrive Extension

Type \"drive\" in your omnibox, press and look for something in your Google Drive.

Note: if you'd like this experience to be part of Google Chrome, go to http://crbug.com/143622 and star it.


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Changelog:

3.6:
- Adapt folder URL to link to personal Google Drive (thanks to MartinLichtblau)

3.5:
- Increased delay before actually asking Google Drive

3.4:
- Add delay before actually asking Google Drive

3.3:
- Suggested results for non-Google documents thanks to bkennelly

3.2:
- Added new keywords:
+ \"new doc\" opens https://docs.google.com/create
+ \"new sheet\" opens https://sheets.google.com/create
+ \"new slide\" opens https://slides.google.com/create
+ \"new drawing\" opens https://drawings.google.com/create
+ \"new form\" opens https://forms.google.com/create

3.1:
- Added Log in message when user is not logged in yet.

3: (chrome 29 required)

- Switched to chrome.identity to improve permission flow
- Removed permissions that were not needed anymore


2:
- Do not consume memory when it's doing nothing thanks to Event pages.
- Do not ask for Google authentication when it's not needed.

1.2.1:
- Cleaned up some code.

This extension is Open Source. For full details, go to https://code.google.com/p/omnidrive/source/list
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "description": "Add support to the omnibox to search in Google Drive.", "name": "OmniDrive", "omnibox": { "keyword" : "drive" }, "icons": { "128": "128.png", "64": "64.png", "48": "48.png", "32": "32.png", "16": "16.png" }, "oauth2": { "client_id": "652497263904-p1o677anrg1tu4uoo6005qb66uqht94r.apps.googleusercontent.com", "scopes": [ "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.readonly" ] }, "permissions": [ "identity" ], "version": "3.6", "minimum_chrome_version": "29", "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install OmniDrive extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install OmniDrive 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 OmniDrive extension file

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

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User reviews

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BarteezQUEENTHELANACRYTHTALC TAYLOR (ID: 000000422cb8bb2b) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/04/2023 OMNIPOTENT OMNIPREZENT OMNISCIENT OMNIDRIVE/OMNITHRIVE OMNIOMNIGOD

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Stephen Wilder (ID: 00000097ddb419c3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/17/2021 This app tried to access sensitive info in your Google Account. To keep your account safe, Google blocked this access.

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Lisa Clapperton (ID: 00000005595d6695) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/16/2021 really gave time and Info and left just informed on the most innovative and productive forum for the cloud/=d-

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Jason Hoffart (ID: 000000874fe8a0ef) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/10/2021 I can't authenticate because Google keeps blocking it for being too intrusive into sensitive data. It's been 2 years since any reviews on this app. It's likely just not updated. I'll just open a tab a search google drive that way.

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Andrew Tong (ID: 0000006ecff2b326) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/08/2018 I love this extension. It's perfect and fast. One thing I would suggest to make it more convenient to use is allowing change of search engine keyword. Right now it's "drive", but personally I would love to just type "d" to bring up the omnidrive. Overall, it's an excellent extension that would save you a lot of clicks and time when using google drive