Search through Figma objects even in “View only” mode

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1.3.2
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April 29, 2021
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Figma Search Extension

This extension allows you search for Figma objects. Currently Figma does not have such built-in option, so you can use this plugin as a temporary solution.

The extension works even in “View only” mode, where no other Figma plugins work.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Figma Search", "version": "1.3.2", "description": "Search through Figma objects even in \u201cView only\u201d mode", "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": "[email protected]" } }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": "icon.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "permissions": [ "tabs" ], "icons": { "256": "icon.png" }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+F" }, "description": "Open the extension" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.figma.com/*"], "js": ["figma-bg.js"], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "figma-bridge.js" ]}
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How to download and manually install Figma Search extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Figma Search 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 Figma Search extension file

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

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User reviews

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차의현 (ID: 000000cec7cf04db) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/24/2022 이 앱을 만들어주셔서 감사합니다.

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Vision Hung (ID: 000000a7b185d583) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/15/2022 It' is amazing and very useful in `view-only` mode

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Harendra Singh (ID: 0000005bcc3bee0b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/02/2021 Doesn't work On searching the spinner shows up and keeps on spinning on forever. There are no errors in the dev tools.

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Ben Ko (ID: 000000ef7eefa24e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/23/2021 OH My God it's so much useful!!! Thanks for developing suck useful plugin for those need to handoff for developer to see the inspec. It is much ahead of Figma native functions. I really hope you can reword some money if Figma see this and want to add it to the native App.

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Klára Scholleová (ID: 000000e10814cc60) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/20/2021 Man, this is absolutely great. Would be even greater if you could narrow the search down to a certain page, as we ID our elements per them. But I'm just adding the page IDs directly to the layers name right now, so no worries! Thank you so much, life-saving on one project where developers require IDs and searching elements by them :)