Customisable hotkeys for basic browser actions.

Latest Version

Version
0.21
Update
May 5, 2021
Size
97.19KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
2.92647 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Hotkeys Extension

HOW TO USE:
After installation, works only in NEW or RELOADED tabs. Those tabs must be WEB PAGES too. Click on the icon in location bar to disable/enable for a page.
To change options, go to Extensions and click on Options for this extension. Or right-click on icon(if present) in location bar and click Options.

LIMITATIONS:
This extension works by plugging JavaScript into pages you load. As such, it cannot change system settings like disabling default hotkeys of Chrome. It also works only when you are in tabs with actual web pages, and not every web page works (see your luck :P). Finally, some shortcut combinations may not work. Right now, these are limitations that cannot be overcome.

CHANGES:
0.13 had a bug with saving options. Fixed now.
0.14 had some options not working. Fixed now.
0.20 change the way the blocklist works
Recent changes made because Google required developers to make some changes. As it has been so long since I worked on extensions, I might miss out some things. I won't be maintaining this extension much, though.
0.21 remove host permission

DESCRIPTION:
Enable/disable hotkeys and change shortcuts for browser actions. Default keys are from Gamer's Control.

You can enable/disable hotkeys temporarily by clicking on the icon in the omnibar.

Blocklist interface is only for advanced users. You can specify the URL where the hotkeys will be disabled.

After installation, it will only work on new or reloaded tabs.

https://github.com/owq/hotkeys-chrome

PERMISSIONS:
tabs: create new tabs (through hotkeys), etc
storage: store custom hotkeys/blocklist

CREDITS:
Gamer's Control by vawerv
shortcut.js by Binny V A
keycode.js by Jonathan Tang

AutoControl seems like a better extension (this is not an endorsement and I've not used it myself)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url" : "http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name" : "Hotkeys","version" : "0.21","description" : "Customisable hotkeys for basic browser actions.","icons" : {"128" : "icon.png"},"page_action" : {"default_icon" : "icon-19.png","default_title" : "Hotkeys"},"background" : {"page" : "background.html"},"options_page" : "options.html","content_scripts" : [{"js" : ["var_defaultHotkeys.js", "shortcut.js", "control.js"],"matches" : [""],"all_frames" : true}],"permissions" : ["storage"],"manifest_version" : 2}
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How to download and manually install Hotkeys extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Hotkeys 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 Hotkeys extension file

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

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User reviews

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4NAX YT (ID: 0000006332d166bb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/08/2023 Yall need it

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Maria Olague (ID: 0000009959dd6215) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/27/2021 This thing is just stupid. . . that's all i got to say

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John Rice (ID: 000000ac6e9d3673) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/02/2021 Ерунда какая-то. Не понятно, что означают цвета, сделали бы тогда серым, если не активно и синим, как при выделении, если активно. Да и вообще, лучше было бы иметь список необходимых действий и добавлять и удалять их. Поэтому удаляю.

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Мой лучший друг (ID: 000000fbe7804fb7) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/29/2020 Неработает

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Tushu Rawat (ID: 0000006dbe778df8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/24/2020 helped me change tabs with only 1 click