Tabs HotSpot provides Quick Access to a Tab you need via Immediate Search within Opened Tabs.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.5
Update
June 14, 2013
Size
133KiB
Developer
Category
Users
101
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
UnlimitedStorage

Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Tabs HotSpot Extension

How to use:
1) Press Alt+F
2) Type few letters you remember from Title or URL of the tab you want to go to
3) Select tab from search results using keyboard Up/Down arrows or mouse and press Enter

Extra feature:
Alt+Shift+F - allows to immediately switch back the previous tab you've moved from

Notes:
- There are some technical pages where Chrome disables any scripting, e.g. Extensions, Settings, New Tab, Chrome Webstore and etc. If you hit Alt+F on such pages, then search will appear in new tab and will be closed after you've selected a tab to move to
- Hotkeys specified above are set by default. But due to hotkeys policy, which has 'suggestive' nature rather than 'must be', after installing this extension Chrome might decide to not apply some hotkeys. In this case I suggest you to go to Tools->Extensions then scroll down to the bottom of that page and click on 'Configure commands'. Set there:
1) Alt+F for 'Open Tabs HotSpot'
2) Alt+Shift+F for 'Switch back'
These hotkeys are suggested for better experience. However, you can set any hotkey you want, just keep in mind possible conflicts with existing hotkeys:
For Windows (https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=157179&topic=25799&ctx=topic)
For Mac (https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=165450&topic=25799&ctx=topic)
For Linux (https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=171571&topic=25799&ctx=topic)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Tabs HotSpot", "version": "0.0.5", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Tabs HotSpot provides Quick Access to a Tab you need via Immediate Search within Opened Tabs.", "background": { "scripts": [ "assets/libs/jquery-1.9.1.min.js", "assets/libs/ga.js", "assets/libs/gajsd.js", "controllers/background.js" ] }, "options_page": "views/search.html", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "assets/img/icon-128.png", "default_title": "Tabs HotSpot (Alt+F)" }, "icons": { "16": "assets/img/icon-16.png", "48": "assets/img/icon-48.png", "128": "assets/img/icon-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "unlimitedStorage", "", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "commands": { "tab-search": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+F", "mac": "Alt+F", "windows": "Alt+F", "chromeos": "Alt+F", "linux": "Alt+F" }, "description": "Open Tabs HotSpot" }, "switch-back": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+F", "mac": "Alt+Shift+F", "windows": "Alt+Shift+F", "chromeos": "Alt+Shift+F", "linux": "Alt+Shift+F" }, "description": "Switch back" } }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self' https://www.google.com", "web_accessible_resources": [ "assets/libs/jquery-1.9.1.min.js", "assets/libs/jquery-ui-1.10.1.custom.min.js", "assets/libs/ga.js", "assets/libs/gajsd.js", "assets/img/bg-pattern.png", "assets/styles/search.css", "views/search.html", "controllers/background.js", "controllers/search.js", "controllers/content-script.js" ]}
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How to download and manually install Tabs HotSpot extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Tabs HotSpot 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 Tabs HotSpot extension file

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

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User reviews

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KHESRON NA KHAN (ID: 0000006599c3ad09) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/22/2015 GH

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صادق العكيلي (ID: 000000935bcf863b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/22/2014 هلووووو

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Colin Fraizer (ID: 0000009d124b77dd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/10/2013 Love it. Does exactly what I want.

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Robert Orzanna (ID: 0000001576b1cdfa) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/26/2013 Wonderful extensions to allow quickly switching between the last used tabs and any other open tab.

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Oleksandr Shchetynin (ID: 00000036e53652fd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/01/2013 Very useful extension. Really made my life easier! Good job!