Search on your favorite sites via Google

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1.0.4
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March 7, 2013
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101KiB
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Rating
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Manifest Version
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AutoSearch Extension

Have you ever found that the built-in search in website is not good enough? Than this extension will be very useful for you. Not everyone knows about feature of Google search engine and the fact that it allows you to search the information on a particular site. But you need to open a new tab... type a query... and special a special operator - it is boring and annoying. AutoSearch will do it all stuff for you.

In addition, you can use other feature of google search:
\t* Search exact phrase - by enabling this feature you can esily find the exact phrase of interest on website.
\t* Search files - another interesting possibility of feature of google search. You can enter the extension of your file and find it in google website or on website.
\t* Search related site - one unfamiliar, but very interesting feature of google search. In fact, it allow to find a site with similar content on which you are now.

Site search feature of this extension is option, and you can use the extesion as a normal google search. In addition to the options you can disable the display of unneended options and leave, i.e, just one search.

The interface is in style of the Google Chrome, so it will not distract you a colorful design and is just a nice addition to your browser.

This extension is opensource and the source code can be found at:
https://github.com/northerneyes/AdvancedSearch
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Source Manifest.json

{"browser_action":{"default_icon":"icon.png",
"default_popup":"popup.html"},
"update_url":"https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"Search on your favorite sites via Google",
"background":{"scripts":["functions.js",
"background.js"]},
"name":"AutoSearch",
"default_locale":"en",
"permissions":["tabs"],
"options_page":"options.html",
"icons":{"48":"icon48.png",
"128":"icon128.png",
"16":"icon16.png"},
"manifest_version":2,
"version":"1.0.4"}
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How to download and manually install AutoSearch extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install AutoSearch 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 AutoSearch extension file

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

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