PasteQuery

PasteQuery is a simple extension that creates a shortcut or "hot key" for searching the text currently on your clipboard. When you…

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-06-28
Users: 64
Rating: 4.57 (7)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2017-02-09)
Creation date: 2017-02-09
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • clipboardRead
  • clipboardWrite
Size: 8.32K

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Extension summary

PasteQuery is a simple extension that creates a shortcut or "hot key" for searching the text currently on your clipboard. When you press Ctrl+Shift+E (or Command+Shift+E on Mac) PasteQuery opens the last text you copied as a Google search in a new tab. Upon first install you must either open a new content page or refresh your current page to initiate PasteQuery.

User reviews

@woly soly was right it did it like 3times
by GAMER BOIYY, 2021-03-19

It's a hit or miss thing as it won't work as described always :(
by TAAMAS Gautam, 2021-03-08

Handy tool. Would it be possible to allow us to customize the hotkey? ctrl+shift+e is quite close to ctrl+shift+w which closes the browser. Also would be great to be able to allow the new tab to open in background.
by woly soly, 2017-08-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

PasteQuery requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

PasteQuery may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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