Omnibox Launcher

Omnibox Launcher

Provides the ability to search and launch installed chrome apps from the Omnibox

What is Omnibox Launcher?
Omnibox Launcher is a Chrome extension that allows you to search and launch your installed Google Chrome Apps and built in chrome pages. Simply type 'run' into the omnibox, followed by the TAB/SPACE key to start the launcher. Filter through your Apps and chrome pages by entering text and select the one you want to launch.
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Stats
Users: 432 ▼ -15
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2019-03-08)
Creation date: 2019-03-08
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • management
Size: 38.90K
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Summary

UPDATE (Version 2.0): Ability to search chrome built in pages (chrome:// pages) and not search extensions since they can't be launched.

Omnibox Launcher allows you to search and launch any of your installed Google Chrome Apps or built in chrome pages.

Typing "run" into the omnibox followed by the TAB/SPACE key will start the Omnibox Launcher. Entering text will filter through all your Apps and chrome pages and selecting one will launch it.

This extension leverages the Fuse.js fuzzy search JavaScript library created by Kiro Risk (http://kiro.me/projects/fuse.html).

Icons made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com

Copyright Christopher Ciufo 2015 Protected under the MIT License

User reviews
Amazing app, I love this extension. Comes in super handy and I use it all the time!
by Theresa Zeng Theresa Zeng, 2020-09-26

Seriously!!! I'd love to see the ability to launch bookmarked pages next maybe!
by Hi Hi, 2016-12-06

changed my life. cured my sickness. I wake up surrounded by puppies every morning now.
by Ryan Perry-Nguyen Ryan Perry-Nguyen, 2015-06-26
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Safety
Risk impact

Omnibox Launcher is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Omnibox Launcher has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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