Quickly navigate to regularly accessed websites using keyword shortcuts.

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Version
2.2.1
Update
May 31, 2024
Size
1.09MiB
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Users
14
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
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English
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Quick Linker Extension

Quick Linker is designed to speed up your browsing by mapping a shortcut to a web URL, much like Firefox's shortcuts for favourites.

Shortcuts are activated by typing the extension keyword, 'gl', then typing your keyword - e.g. 'yt', hitting enter and being taken straight to the linked URL - 'YouTube.com'

Keywords can be added, edited, or removed from the extension options page (in many colours). If you're switching browsers there's an import/export feature to help make that process as simple as possible.

If you're interested in how this extension came to be... I built V1 of this tool for my own benefit, however since trying out Arc browser I realised it doesn't work with Arc's command bar. I looked back at the original code for a way to make it work with Arc when I realised there were some big things that needed to be fixed and so I rebuilt it (almost) from scratch with a new design and some much needed features (including Arc support).

If you enjoy the tool and want to support its maintenance, there's a 'buymeacoffee' link in the options page.

Thanks QL :)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Quick Linker", "version": "2.2.1", "description": "Quickly navigate to regularly accessed websites using keyword shortcuts.", "icons": { "16": "icons/rounded/icon16.png", "32": "icons/rounded/icon32.png", "48": "icons/rounded/icon48.png", "64": "icons/rounded/icon64.png", "128": "icons/rounded/icon128.png", "256": "icons/rounded/icon256.png", "512": "icons/rounded/icon512.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "service_worker.js", "type": "module" }, "permissions": ["storage"], "host_permissions": [""], "omnibox": { "keyword": "gl" }, "minimum_chrome_version": "102", "action": { "default_popup": "popup/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/rounded/icon16.png", "32": "icons/rounded/icon32.png", "48": "icons/rounded/icon48.png", "64": "icons/rounded/icon64.png", "128": "icons/rounded/icon128.png", "256": "icons/rounded/icon256.png", "512": "icons/rounded/icon512.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": [ "dependencies/storage/localStorageManager.js", "dependencies/storage/quickLinkManager.js" ] } ], "options_page": "options/options.html", "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["search/search.html", "search/search.js"], "matches": [""] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Quick Linker extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Quick Linker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Quick Linker 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 Quick Linker extension file

Select and download the Quick Linker 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 Quick Linker 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 Quick Linker 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 Quick Linker 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 Quick Linker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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