Custom keyboard shortcuts for your browser

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May 6, 2024
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Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) Extension

Shortkeys makes it easy to add custom shortcuts to your browser, from basics like back/forward and scrolling all the way to running bookmarklets and custom JavaScript.

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***NOTE: YOU HAVE TO REFRESH YOUR TABS AFTER ADDING SHORTCUTS***

HOMEPAGE: https://www.shortkeys.app/

DOCUMENTATION: https://github.com/mikecrittenden/shortkeys/wiki/How-To-Use-Shortkeys

SUPPORT: https://github.com/mikecrittenden/shortkeys/issues

CODE: https://github.com/mikecrittenden/shortkeys/

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The following actions are supported, and more are being added on a regular basis.

- Run custom JS
- Do nothing (for disabling a Chrome shortcut you don't like)
- Open a bookmark or bookmarklet (in current or new tab)
- Scroll up/down/left/right by a little or a lot
- Scroll to the top or bottom of the page
- Go back or forward in history
- Jump to existing tab by URL
- Open new tab with URL
- Switch to the previous/next/first/last tab
- Create a new tab or close the current tab
- Clone the current tab
- Close the current window
- Close all (unpinned) tabs except for current tab
- Reopen the last closed tab
- Reload the page
- Copy the current URL
- Pin/Unpin the current tab
- View source
- Move the current tab left or right
- Zoom in/out/reset
- Blacklist or whitelist specific shortcuts on specific sites
- Clear downloads (page and bar)
- Click button and switch to next tab (for Tribal Wars players)

It's has options for enabling or disabling key combos while you're currently focused on a form field, so you can have keyboard shortcuts like \"r\" or \"shift+h\" and still be able to type those values into a form without triggering the shortcut if you want.

You can also blacklist or whitelist sites per-shortcut, to pick and choose which shortcuts you don't want active on which sites.

Shortkeys lets you use pretty much any key combo you want. Key combos are zero or more modifier keys (including ⇑, shift, option, ⌥, alt, ctrl, control, command, and ⌘), and one action key (letter, number, punctuation, or special key shown below), combined with + signs.

Examples: \"shift+r\", \"k\", \"ctrl+alt+f7\", \"command+pageup\", etc.

You can also string multiple key combos together to make key sequences (like how Gmail has \"g i\" to go to inbox). Examples: \"g g\" or \"ctrl+t shift+f7\".

Special action keys that can be used include backspace, tab, clear, enter, return, esc, escape, space, up, down, left, right, home, end, pageup, pagedown, del, delete and f1 through f19.

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PERMISSIONS REQUIRED

See https://github.com/mikecrittenden/shortkeys/wiki/FAQs-and-Troubleshooting#why-are-all-these-permissions-required for information about which permissions are required and why.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_appName__", "description": "__MSG_appDescription__", "version": "4.1.3", "short_name": "__MSG_appShortName__", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "16": "images/icon_16.png", "48": "images/icon_48.png", "128": "images/icon_128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "scripts/service_worker.js", "type": "module" }, "commands": { "01-newtab": { "description": "TABS: New tab" }, "02-closetab": { "description": "TABS: Close tab" }, "03-nexttab": { "description": "TABS: Next tab" }, "04-prevtab": { "description": "TABS: Previous tab" }, "05-togglepin": { "description": "TABS: Pin/unpin tab" }, "06-togglemute": { "description": "TABS: Mute/unmute tab" }, "07-onlytab": { "description": "TABS: Close other tabs" }, "08-closelefttabs": { "description": "TABS: Close tabs to the left" }, "09-closerighttabs": { "description": "TABS: Close tabs to the right" }, "10-clonetab": { "description": "TABS: Duplicate tab" }, "11-movetabtonewwindow": { "description": "TABS: Move tab to new window" }, "12-reopentab": { "description": "TABS: Reopen closed tab" }, "13-firsttab": { "description": "TABS: First tab" }, "14-lasttab": { "description": "TABS: Last tab" }, "14-lastusedtab": { "description": "TABS: Switch to last used tab" }, "15-movetableft": { "description": "TABS: Move tab to the left" }, "16-movetabright": { "description": "TABS: Move tab to the right" }, "16-movetabtofirst": { "description": "TABS: Move tab to first position" }, "16-movetabtolast": { "description": "TABS: Move tab to last position" }, "17-newwindow": { "description": "WINDOWS: New window" }, "18-newprivatewindow": { "description": "WINDOWS: New private window" }, "19-closewindow": { "description": "WINDOWS: Close window" }, "19-fullscreen": { "description": "WINDOWS: Toggle fullscreen" }, "20-zoomin": { "description": "ZOOMING: Zoom in" }, "21-zoomout": { "description": "ZOOMING: Zoom out" }, "22-zoomreset": { "description": "ZOOMING: Zoom reset" }, "23-back": { "description": "LOCATION: Go back" }, "24-forward": { "description": "LOCATION: Go forward" }, "25-reload": { "description": "LOCATION: Reload" }, "25-hardreload": { "description": "LOCATION: Hard reload (bypass cache)" }, "26-searchgoogle": { "description": "LOCATION: Search Google for selected text" }, "27-copyurl": { "description": "LOCATION: Copy URL to clipboard" }, "28-top": { "description": "SCROLLING: Scroll to top" }, "29-bottom": { "description": "SCROLLING: Scroll to bottom" }, "30-scrolldown": { "description": "SCROLLING: Scroll down" }, "31-scrolldownmore": { "description": "SCROLLING: Scroll down more" }, "31-pagedown": { "description": "SCROLLING: Page down" }, "32-scrollup": { "description": "SCROLLING: Scroll up" }, "33-scrollupmore": { "description": "SCROLLING: Scroll up more" }, "33-pageup": { "description": "SCROLLING: Page up" }, "34-scrollright": { "description": "SCROLLING: Scroll right" }, "35-scrollrightmore": { "description": "SCROLLING: Scroll right more" }, "36-scrollleft": { "description": "SCROLLING: Scroll left" }, "37-scrollleftmore": { "description": "SCROLLING: Scroll left more" }, "38-cleardownloads": { "description": "UTILITY: Clear downloads" }, "39-viewsource": { "description": "UTILITY: View source" }, "30-print": { "description": "UTILITY: Print page" }, "40-disable": { "description": "UTILITY: Do nothing (disable browser shortcut - experimental)" }, "41-disable": { "description": "UTILITY: Do nothing (disable browser shortcut - experimental)" }, "42-disable": { "description": "UTILITY: Do nothing (disable browser shortcut - experimental)" }, "43-disable": { "description": "UTILITY: Do nothing (disable browser shortcut - experimental)" }, "44-disable": { "description": "UTILITY: Do nothing (disable browser shortcut - experimental)" }, "45-disable": { "description": "UTILITY: Do nothing (disable browser shortcut - experimental)" }, "46-opensettings": { "description": "LOCATION: Open Settings Page" }, "47-openextensions": { "description": "LOCATION: Open Extensions Page" }, "48-openshortcuts": { "description": "LOCATION: Open Keyboard Shortcuts Page" }, "49-showlatestdownload": { "description": "DOWNLOADS: Show latest download" }, "50-capturescreenshot": { "description": "UTILITY: Capture current viewport screenshot" }, "51-capturefullsizescreenshot": { "description": "UTILITY: Capture full size screenshot (max height is 16,348px due to browser limitation)" }, "52-forcecapturefullsizescreenshot": { "description": "UTILITY: Force capture full size screenshot (when window is not scrollable)" } }, "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "scripts/content.js" ], "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": false } ], "permissions": [ "downloads", "storage", "tabs", "clipboardWrite", "background", "browsingData", "bookmarks", "sessions", "management", "debugger", "scripting", "notifications", "activeTab" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'; style-src-elem 'self' 'unsafe-inline' https://cdn.materialdesignicons.com https://cdn.jsdelivr.net;" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "/scripts/script-to-inject.js" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) 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 Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) 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 Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) 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 Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) 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 Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) 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 Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) extension file

Select and download the Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) 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 Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) 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 Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) 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 Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) 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 Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Alex (ID: 000000664bf039e1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/02/2024 Please add information about new permissions to the description in the Chrome Store. Please add this info to the UI: > In the text box, type the sites you want to allow or disallow, one per line. Note that wildcards are supported, so you can type things like *facebook.com* or *mail.google.com*.

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Nick Brutanna (ID: 0000002ea5a3d6e7) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/12/2024 Does not perform THE most obvious core functionality that I have always sought, but somehow, no one bothers to implement. There are functions in the context (right click) menu which HAVE NO SHORTCUT. But I want to use them constantly, so I have to $#%#$^$ right click, THEN senselessly mouse over them and click again. Why the HELL does no one ever think to add this GLARING HOLE in hotkey functionality? It does not need to even show on the menu itself, if only I can actually ADD it --- but no, all these hotkey extensions do is add some stupid core functionality like Scroll or Close Window -- which is certainly useful but never sufficient. Freaking *A*... Devs, amaze the EPH out of me and actually ADD THIS FUNCTION. Read the stupid contents of the current context menu, and allow me to set a hotkey to any of them. And if that content appears in any context situation in the future, let that hotkey execute it. Yeesh. SMH.

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ekarron (ID: 0000000abf54391b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/20/2024 The extension works great, but the permissions are scary

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Sergey Vodvud (ID: 0000003322d18e29) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/20/2024 Great! Wrote several hotkeys in js for a corporate portal. You made my life easier)) Thanks!

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Miguel Sartori (ID: 0000004f4e0de7ea) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/04/2023 Thank you for the extension. For some reason the custom close tab shortcut only close the current tab even though I'm selecting multiple tabs. Can you fix this?