Quicker way to access frequently used url

Latest Version

Version
1.0.2022.0303
Update
March 3, 2022
Size
755KiB
Developer
Category
Users
54
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ClipboardRead
Storage
ActiveTab
Bookmarks
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Wormhole Extension

[Main function]
1. dashboard for favorite urls; (in the page, type the number of that url will jump to that url)
2. extract info from clipboard content and jump to the related page based on your setting.
ex1: extract continue number from clipboard and compose URL to query what's human time representation of the epoch time \"https://www.epochconverter.com/?q=${numberExtracted}\"
ex2: extract possible git file name and compose it to be url of the github link
https://github.com/hardCodedAccountName/hardCodedDepotName/${fileNameExtractedFromClipboard}

[Keyboard shortcuts]
Ctrl+Shift+1 : open the dashboard of favorite urls
Ctrl+Shift+2 : compose url based on \"extract content from clipboard\" and jump to the url.

[How to customize extension]
* feature 1
- edit favorite urls - edit the url table in the dashboard of favorite urls
- save favorite urls - once you edit the url table, make sure you click the button 'save local' to save it
- backup favorite urls to bookmark - if you like current urls set and want to backup it, click button 'save bookmark' to save it
* feature 2
- set regex to extract content - In the dashboard of favorite urls, there's two button in the top of the page; the one 'Regex of Extracting clipboard' could point you to the setting page.
- if there's multiple matched, you could configure priority of them. - in the configure page, there's a property 'priority of quick jump' is to set which priority; higher number get higher priority.

[Usage]
1. jump to dashboard for favorite urls
2. jump to the page based on clipboard
3. if you want to select url while there's multiple matched, you could just click the extension icon.

[additional info]
* if the default keyboard shortcuts not fit your preference, you could modify it. Just google \"how to change extension shortcut\", there's many article explained how; ex: https://www.turnoffthelights.com/support/browser-extension/how-to-change-the-keyboard-shortcut-key/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "short_name": "Wormhole", "name": "Wormhole", "description": "quicker way to access frequently used url", "version": "1.0.2022.0303", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background_merged.js" }, "host_permissions": [""], "permissions": [ "clipboardRead", "storage", "activeTab", "bookmarks" ], "commands": { "enter-favorite-mode": { "suggested_key": "Ctrl+Shift+1", "description": "Entering mode of choosing favorite url, will be back to normal mode in 5 sencods", "global": false }, "open-clipboard-url": { "suggested_key": "Ctrl+Shift+2", "description": "Extract info from clipboard content and jump to the page", "global": true } }, "icons": { "16": "/images/wormhole_download.png", "32": "/images/wormhole_download.png", "48": "/images/wormhole_download.png", "128": "/images/wormhole_download.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "index.html#/popup", "default_icon": { "16": "/images/wormhole_download.png", "32": "/images/wormhole_download.png", "48": "/images/wormhole_download.png", "128": "/images/wormhole_download.png" } }, "options_page": "index.html"}
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How to download and manually install Wormhole extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Wormhole 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 Wormhole extension file

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

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