Open selected text as part of a URL in a new tab or in the background, with customizable base URLs.

Latest Version

Version

1.2

Update

August 16, 2024

Size

37.42KiB

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Universal Open URL Extension Extension

The Universal Open URL Extension allows you to easily open URLs with dynamic parts. Whether you're managing multiple resources or need to quickly access different pages by inserting specific IDs, this extension simplifies the process.

Key Features:
Dynamic URL Insertion: Easily insert specific values (like item IDs) into customizable URL templates.
Multiple URL Templates: Save and manage multiple URL templates, each with its own unique dynamic placeholder.
Context Menu Support: Select text on a webpage and open it in your default URL template directly from the context menu.
Keyboard Shortcuts: Quickly open the default URL template with a selected value using a keyboard shortcut.
Popup Window: Access all your URL templates through a convenient popup window, where you can paste and navigate to specific URLs with just a few clicks.
Customizable Default URL: Set a default URL template that can be used with both context menu options and keyboard shortcuts.
How to Use:
Set Up Templates: In the extension settings, define your URL templates and specify where dynamic values should be inserted.
Open URLs from the Popup: Click the extension icon, paste your value, and press \"Enter\" to open the URL in the default template.
Use Context Menu: Highlight any text on a webpage, right-click, and choose \"Open Default URL\" to quickly navigate using the highlighted value.
Keyboard Shortcuts: Highlight text on a page, then use the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Q by default) to open the URL in the default template.
This extension is ideal for users who frequently access resources that require specific IDs or dynamic values in the URL. It saves time and makes navigation seamless.

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Universal Open URL Extension", "version": "1.2", "description": "Open selected text as part of a URL in a new tab or in the background, with customizable base URLs.", "permissions": ["contextMenus", "activeTab", "scripting", "storage"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "commands": { "open_url": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Q", "mac": "Command+Q" }, "description": "Open the default URL with selected text in a new tab" }, "open_url_background": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+Q", "mac": "Command+Shift+Q" }, "description": "Open the default URL with selected text in the background" } }, "options_page": "options.html"}

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