Quickly switch tabs using the omnibar

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Version
1.2.1
Update
February 20, 2013
Size
63.65KiB
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Category
Users
337
Rating
4.30769 ★
Manifest Version
2
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OmniTab Extension

OmniTab lets you search your tabs with the omnibox. To start, you type in the keyword \"o\" in the address bar, and tap space to activate OmniTab search. Then, type in the name of the tab that you want to find and press enter.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url":"http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "OmniTab", "version": "1.2.1", "description": "Quickly switch tabs using the omnibar", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128":"icon128.png" }, "omnibox": { "keyword":"o" }, "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "permissions": [ "tabs" ]}
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How to download and manually install OmniTab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install OmniTab 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 OmniTab extension file

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

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User reviews

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Rogerio M. Souza (ID: 000000ad064aee15) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/08/2023 The best of the category!

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Dan Dascalescu (ID: 0000006c65e966fe) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/09/2014 Does work, but could be much better. 1. You'll just jump to one of the open tabs that matches the query 2. You can't select any other match. 3. There's no way to preview where you'll go 4. The extension has access to all your tabs, but isn't open sourced like Fauxbar.

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Andrew Meyer (ID: 0000007f0244dece) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/07/2014 Fast, simple, and effective. Does what it says on the box. ;-) Feature requests ---------------- 1. I really wish I could set a keyboard shortcut for this. Personally, Sublime Text has me used to typing Ctrl+P for this functionality. 2. One other problem I have with this is that I often forget what tabs I have open and end up with a bunch of duplicates; this extension doesn't solve that problem because I have to be explicitly searching for an existing tab in order to find it. Would be nice if this extension would integrate with the Omnibox's regular search functionality. (Although I realize that might not be possible due to limitations of Chrome's API.)

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Albert (ID: 0000001891bd8cf0) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/06/2014 Works reasonably well, although having to select the omnibar and type "o " before a search still takes some time. A dedicated keyboard shortcut would make it easier to use. Would also be nice to highlight the matched text.

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Maemo Imp (ID: 0000003076124392) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/30/2014 Exactly what I was looking for! Works perfectly in Chrome 30 (Iron). Simple an effective.