QuickSearch

Highlight any text on the page, and `Cmd/Ctrl`+`Click` to search the selected text in a new tab.
What is QuickSearch?
QuickSearch is a Chrome extension that simplifies the process of searching highlighted text. With a click, you can search selected text in a new tab or focus the new tab. It is free, open-source, and constantly improved through maintenance and refactoring. Get QuickSearch now and streamline your browsing experience!

Extension stats

Users: 14 ▼ -2
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 0.0.2 (Last updated: 2017-11-25)
Creation date: 2017-11-25
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 11.31K

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Extension summary

  • Cmd/Ctrl+Click to search in a new tab
  • Cmd/Ctrl+Shft+Click to focus the new tab.
  • Free and open-source forever
  • A keyboard shortcut is coming soon

Highlighting text, then right-clicking and selecting "Search Google for..." is an action I have conducted repeatedly throughout the day, every single day for probably a decade. I wanted to simplify the process by writing a small Chrome extension.

There is one more major functionality I would like to add (adding a keyboard shortcut), but all other changes will be related to maintenance and refactoring only. If anyone has any ideas making the extension smaller and more efficient, please don't hesitate to contribute.

GitHub: https://github.com/kevinkiklee/quicksearch

User reviews

I made this extension for my own usage, and I love it =D
by Kevin K. Lee, 2017-11-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

QuickSearch has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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