Perform a search for selected text using keyboard shortcuts.
Hotkeys for Search: Keyboard Shortcuts to Search on Sites
"Hotkeys for Search" is a Chrome extension that enhances your browsing efficiency. Simply select text on a web page and use keyboard shortcuts to instantly search the selected text on your desired website. Default shortcuts include: Alt+Q for Google, Alt+W for Wikipedia, Alt+A for Google Images, and Alt+S for YouTube. You can customize the target search websites and keyboard shortcuts from the extension settings. It's a powerful tool to boost your web search productivity and browsing experience.
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Risk impact: Very low risk impact
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Manifest version: 2
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Size: 22.66K
Email: ju*****@gmail.com
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Extension summary
- Select text on a web page using the mouse.
- Press a keyboard shortcut to search for the selected text on your desired website.
Default shortcuts: Alt+Q = Google Alt+W = Wikipedia Alt+A = Google Images Alt+S = YouTube
The target search websites and keyboard shortcuts can be changed from the extension settings menu.
Source code: https://github.com/Juuso-h/hotkeys-for-search
User reviews
Pros
- Quick hotkeys for basic search functions
- Very useful for streamlining browsing experience
- Allows custom hotkey modifications
- Support for additional services like WordReference
- Ability to search in background tabs
Cons
- Sometimes searches for 'undefined'
- Hotkeys reset after system restart on Linux
- Doesn't always work in developer mode
- Requires manual set up after a system log out
Most mentioned
- Undefined search issue
- Hotkey customization
- Usability and simplicity
- Search in background tabs
- General praise for its usefulness
User reviews
Sometimes, instead of the selected phrase, it searches for 'undefined,' for example, when I select the text of the comments below.
This is an awesome extension - quick hotkeys for basic search functions
Great extension
Extension safety
Risk impact
Hotkeys for Search does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Hotkeys for Search has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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