GLaunch is a simple tool which provides a popup panel linking to various Google services - Chrome Extension.

Latest Version

Version
1.6.2
Update
March 31, 2024
Size
787KiB
Developer
oddineers.co.uk
Category
Users
821
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
Storage
ContextMenus
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GLaunch Extension

GLaunch is a simple extension that provide a popup link panel to numerous Google services. Services can be quickly filtered by typing the name of the desired service name.

Many services now features sub actions that provide quick access to common functions within select services.

GLaunch can be used as your new tab page, opened as a new tab or standalone window along side the Chrome extension panel.

Features:
- Improved Material based Design.
- Quickly search and find Google Services (+ Quick actions to common functions).
- Ability to add custom links.
- Filters services as you type.
- Links open in a new tab (+ Incognito window support).
- Open with Key binding (CTRL + SHIFT + Y) or customise to your own preference.
- Discover Google Services you did not know existed!
- Right click context menu based quick searches for Google Maps and YouTube.
- Select & Search; you can use GLaunch to highlight an address and right click to search Google Maps.
- Select & Search; You can also highlight sentences and search Youtube for videos.

Please note that the icons used to represent each service are the official icons by Google they were sourced from the service itself.

Any of the trademarks, service marks, collective marks, design rights or similar rights that are shown, mentioned or cited on the extension are the property of their respective owners and not of Integrated Brands, its contributors or visitors.
The word mark, \"Google\" and the logo, and any associated service logos are copyright. The copyright is held by Google.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "GLaunch", "version": "1.6.2", "manifest_version": 3, "short_name": "GLaunch", "author": "Oddineers", "description": "GLaunch is a simple tool which provides a popup panel linking to various Google services - Chrome Extension.", "icons": { "16": "cogton16.png", "48": "cogton48.png", "128": "cogton128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "cogton128.png", "default_title": "GLaunch - A Google Service Launcher", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "contextMenus" ], "options_page": "./options.html", "background": { "service_worker": "./js/background.js" }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+Y", "mac": "Command+Shift+Y", "chromeos": "Ctrl+Shift+U", "linux": "Ctrl+Shift+J" }, "description": "Toggle popup window" } }, "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": "[email protected]", "strict_min_version": "48.0" }, "edge": { "browser_action_next_to_addressbar": true } }}
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How to download and manually install GLaunch extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install GLaunch 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 GLaunch extension file

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

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User reviews

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Johan Leandro (ID: 000000fa780b6cc1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/07/2023 was what I was looking for, updated with current apps

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UltimatumNo5 (ID: 00000073b931bcd9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/05/2021 Fantastic, though the number of apps seems overwhelming, at least I can now scroll through any of them even if google is not my main search engine - thank you. One not - I think this is you putting some originality, but it took ages to find the most up to date version of this on the store, most are from 5 years ago, with one even having google plus, and another that didn't even work - I wonder if the design scheme played a factor as it doesn't look like the google apps widget on the google home page (unless that's copyrighted)

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