The Hacker's Browser. Chromemacs provides keyboard shortcuts for navigation and control in the spirit of Vim.
Chromemacs Extension
*NOTE* Google does not allow Chromemacs to run on this Chrome Web Store page and the Chrome New Tab page, by design. Sorry about that!
*NOTE* Chrome has some alarmist messaging around the permissions that Chromemacs needs to run. Really all it's asking for is that Chromemacs's javascript be loaded into every page. Don't be alarmed. Chromemacs never talks to any servers and does absolutely nothing with your data. Read the open source code if you're curious.
Privacy Policy:
https://maeda-kazuya.github.io/privacy-policy/
For more information about rebinding your keys and how to use many of Chromemacs's features, see here: https://github.com/maeda-kazuya/chromemacs/blob/master/README.md
Modifier keys are specified as
Navigating the current page:
Navigating to new pages:
Using find:
-- type your search query and hit enter to search, or Esc to cancel
n cycle forward to the next find match
N cycle backward to the previous find match
For advanced usage, see [regular expressions](https://github.com/philc/vimium/wiki/Find-Mode) on the wiki.
Navigating your history:
Manipulating tabs:
Using marks:
ma, mA set local mark \"a\" (global mark \"A\")
`a, `A jump to local mark \"a\" (global mark \"A\")
`` jump back to the position before the previous jump
-- that is, before the previous gg, G, n, N, / or `a
Additional advanced browsing commands:
Follow the link labeled 'next' or '>' ('previous' or '<')
- helpful for browsing paginated sites
Chromemacs supports command repetition so, for example, hitting '5t' will open 5 tabs in rapid succession. ESC (or
Release notes, see:
- https://github.com/maeda-kazuya/chromemacs#release-notes
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Chromemacs extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Chromemacs 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 Chromemacs extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Chromemacs extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Chromemacs extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Chromemacs 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 Chromemacs Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Chromemacs extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Chromemacs extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Chromemacs 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 Chromemacs 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 Chromemacs extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Chromemacs 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 Chromemacs extension file
Select and download the Chromemacs 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 Chromemacs 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 Chromemacs 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 Chromemacs 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 Chromemacs extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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