Adding Google Maps search to your address bar.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.9
Update
June 13, 2017
Size
45.34KiB
Developer
shivankaul.com
Category
Users
106
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Http://ipinfo.io/json
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HashMaps Extension

HashMaps lets you search for places and directions straight from the address bar.

HOW TO USE:
Once installed, in the address box, type in #, and press either Space or Tab. That's it! Now look for places or directions.

NEW: You can save commonly used addresses like 'Home' or 'Work', which would allow you to search something like \"home to McGill University\".
To save: Click on the Extension icon next to the address bar, and put in addresses.
Or, go to chrome://extensions, find HashMaps, and click on the Options button. Note that you don't need to do this if you've already saved your Home/Work addresses in your Google Account.

TO SEARCH FOR PLACES:
Simply type in the name of the place, and press Enter. Example: \"McGill University\". Screencast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGTYNvsGLgU

TO SEARCH FOR DIRECTIONS:
Type in the origin and the destination separated by a 'to', and press Enter. Example: \"Montreal to New York\". Screencast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPGPeumO-d4

MOTIVATION:
While travelling in India, I often want to look up directions and places on Google Maps. But given that internet speeds are still somewhat iffy, the process is a pain. To look up directions, I have to first load maps.google.com, then enter locations, and then search. That extra step of loading the landing page significantly slows things down.

But that's not why I wrote HashMaps.

Given Chrome's excellent address bar - Omnibox - I now no longer have to go to google.com to search for something; I can just search from the address bar (this is of course also true for Firefox, but it sometimes craps out when it sees a colon: it thinks you're supplying a port). The process feels much more natural. That was the idea behind this extension. I use Google Maps on a regular basis, and the extra step of going to maps.google.com seemed unnecessary. I should be able to search for directions using my address bar, just like I use it for searching for other things.

That, and I'm lazy.

ICON CREDITS:
http://www.flaticon.com/authors/freepik

WHAT'S NEW:
- Saving Home/Work addresses!
- New, snazzier icon, courtesy: Freepik
- Suggestions! Start typing and see suggested locations. Don't worry, your search history isn't saved at all: all suggestions are created dynamically when you type by smartly interacting with the Google Maps API.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "HashMaps", "short_name": "#", "description": "Adding Google Maps search to your address bar.", "version": "1.3.9", "homepage_url": "http://shivankaul.com", "icons": { "64": "images/icon-64.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "http://ipinfo.io/json" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png" }, "default_title": "HashMaps: Add common addresses for convenient searching", "default_popup": "src/options.html" }, "options_ui": { "page": "src/options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "background": { "scripts": [ "src/js/jquery-1.11.2.min.js", "src/js/background.js"] }, "omnibox": { "keyword" : "#" }}
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How to download and manually install HashMaps extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install HashMaps 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 HashMaps extension file

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

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User reviews

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Frances Fuel (ID: 000000e64e3f855a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/08/2015 I like this app

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Himanshu Kaul Sahib (ID: 000000b935be20f3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2015 I just love the HashMaps extension. We all love the fact that we can google directly from our address book, right? HashMaps gives you access to google maps using your address bar. And don't worry, it does not need any special permissions so its pretty convenient to install and use.