Use a keyboard shortcut to open links incognito.

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Version
2.0.0
Update
May 21, 2020
Size
750KiB
Developer
www.musicallyut.in
Category
Users
366
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Storage
Tabs
Https://*/*
Http://*/*
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Key-ncognito Extension

This plugin allows you to use a key combination and click to open a link in an incognito window. If you open links incognito several times a day, this plugin can be a great time-saver.

The default key combination is Shift + Meta + Click. It can be changed via the Options page. Whether the new tabs open in a new window each time or in the same window can also be configured.

The Meta key could be the Command Key (on Mac), the Win Key (on Windows), Context/Menu Key (on Linux) or any other system determined key.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Key-ncognito", "version": "2.0.0", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Use a keyboard shortcut to open links incognito.", "homepage_url": "http://musicallyut.in", "icons": { "128": "icons/key-ncognito-128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "src/bg/background.js" ], "persistent": true }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "https://*/*", "http://*/*" ], "options_page": "src/options/index.html", "options_ui": { "page": "src/options/index.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*/*", "http://*/*", "file://*/*" ], "js": [ "src/inject/handler.js", "src/inject/inject.js" ], "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": true } ], "browser_action": { "default_title": "Open same URL in incognito mode." }}
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How to download and manually install Key-ncognito extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Key-ncognito extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Key-ncognito 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 Key-ncognito extension file

Select and download the Key-ncognito 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 Key-ncognito 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 Key-ncognito 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 Key-ncognito 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 Key-ncognito extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Виктор Савин (ID: 0000000749da76c3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/10/2023 Thanks a lot for this extension! Works great, helped me a lot.

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Prachya Singhto (iannnnn) (ID: 000000d27398d673) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/07/2021 Works well.

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Paul Kang (ID: 000000da6a5e01e0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/02/2016 super boss; works great. what's a meta key anyway? (not that i use it)

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Jeremy Cahill (ID: 000000e9dfe49ae3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/02/2015 Works nicely. The extra bit of design effort put into the configuration page hasn't gone unnoticed. CRX matches github source and does not appear to be riddled with malware... yet. ;) Am submitting some issues on github re: extended keymapping options, reverse functionality in incognito mode (open link in normal window), etc.

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Nacho (ID: 000000f989f7e3d8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/25/2015 Great app that works for incognito browsing. It would be lovely if you could solve my worst annoyance, which is wanting to open a currently visited page (in Standard mode) in Incognito. Now, I have to press Ctrl+Shift+N, get back to the Standard windows, and copy or drag the URL to the Incognito Window. Many thanks