Compose Key OS

Latest Version

Version
1.8
Update
July 5, 2022
Size
31.97KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.75 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Input
Storage
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ComposeKey Extension

This extension adds several keyboard layouts with a compose key to Chrome OS.

For a list of compose key sequences or how to change the compose key, see https://github.com/google/extra-keyboards-for-chrome-os/tree/master/composekey.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "ComposeKey", "version": "1.8", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Compose Key for Chrome OS", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "permissions": [ "input", "storage" ], "input_components": [ { "name": "Compose Key (US)", "type": "ime", "id": "compose_key", "description": "Adds Compose key functionality to the US keyboard.", "language": "en-US", "layouts": ["us"] }, { "name": "Compose Key (US International)", "type": "ime", "id": "compose_key_us_intl", "description": "Adds Compose key functionality to the US International keyboard.", "language": "en-US", "layouts": ["us(intl)"] }, { "name": "Compose Key (US International (PC))", "type": "ime", "id": "compose_key_us_alt_intl", "description": "Adds Compose key functionality to the US International (PC) keyboard.", "language": "en-US", "layouts": ["us(intl_pc)"] }, { "name": "Compose Key (US Extended)", "type": "ime", "id": "compose_key_us_extended", "description": "Adds Compose key functionality to the US Extended keyboard.", "language": "en-US", "layouts": ["us(altgr-intl)"] }, { "name": "Compose Key (US Dvorak)", "type": "ime", "id": "compose_key_us_dvorak", "description": "Adds Compose key functionality to the US Dvorak keyboard.", "language": "en-US", "layouts": ["us(dvorak)"] }, { "name": "Compose Key (US Programmer Dvorak)", "type": "ime", "id": "compose_key_us_dvp", "description": "Adds Compose key functionality to the US Programmer Dvorak keyboard.", "language": "en-US", "layouts": ["us(dvp)"] }, { "name": "Compose Key (US Colemak)", "type": "ime", "id": "compose_key_us_colemak", "description": "Adds Compose key functionality to the US Colemak keyboard.", "language": "en-US", "layouts": ["us(colemak)"] }, { "name": "Compose Key (US Workman)", "type": "ime", "id": "compose_key_us_workman", "description": "Adds Compose key functionality to the US Workman keyboard.", "language": "en-US", "layouts": ["us(workman)"] }, { "name": "Compose Key (US Workman International)", "type": "ime", "id": "compose_key_us_workman_intl", "description": "Adds Compose key functionality to the US Workman International keyboard.", "language": "en-US", "layouts": ["us(workman-intl)"] }, { "name": "Compose Key (Canadian English)", "type": "ime", "id": "compose_key_ca_eng", "description": "Adds Compose key functionality to the US Workman keyboard.", "language": "en-CA", "layouts": ["ca(eng)"] }, { "name": "Compose Key (UK)", "type": "ime", "id": "compose_key_gb_extd", "description": "Adds Compose key functionality to the UK keyboard.", "language": "en-GB", "layouts": ["gb(extd)"] }, { "name": "Compose Key (UK Dvorak)", "type": "ime", "id": "compose_key_gb_dvorak", "description": "Adds Compose key functionality to the US Workman keyboard.", "language": "en-GB", "layouts": ["gb(dvorak)"] } ], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }}
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How to download and manually install ComposeKey extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install ComposeKey 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 ComposeKey extension file

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

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User reviews

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Austin Williams (ID: 00000096098356c1) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/01/2022 No longer works on Chrome OS & Chrome OS Flex version Version 99.0.4844.94

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José María Gómez Pérez (ID: 0000003eb51e9610) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/13/2021 You need a PhD in computer science to be able to use it

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Pol Rufián (ID: 000000a94920177a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/13/2021 me lo he añadido no puedo ni utilizarlo ni siquiera se puede abrir asco me lo desinstalo ahora

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Miles Nordin (ID: 0000001d7630d6c4) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/14/2021 I've used it lightly with no problems, but I caught it using 1GByte of RAM in Task Manager so I disabled it.

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Todd Vierling (ID: 0000000be6936e94) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/22/2020 Works fine with CrOS 85, though honestly it would be so nice to be able to use the Search key for this purpose, as (just like Caps Lock) I don't use it for anything. For that reason I've used Caps Lock as my Compose key on all other platforms, to the left of A.