OmniDrive

Add support to the omnibox to search in Google Drive.

OmniDrive: Omnibox Support for Google Drive Search

OmniDrive is a handy Chrome extension allowing users to enhance the functionality of their Omnibox. By simply typing 'drive' into their Omnibox, users can directly search their Google Drive files. The extension also provides added shortcuts for creating new Google Drive documents such as docs, sheets, slides, drawings, and forms. The extension is light on permissions and does not consume memory when idle.

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Extension stats

By: François Beaufort

Users: 5,000+

Rating: 4.56

(57)

1 new ratings

Version: 3.6 (Last updated: 2016-04-18)

Creation date: 2016-04-18

Permissions:

identity

Size: 12.75K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 13,576 ▲ 25

Other rankings

#22805 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 618 #67 in drive keyword 51 ▲ 5 #117 in no code required keyword 31 ▼ 9 #269 in sheets keyword 16 ▼ 2

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Fast access to Google Drive files
Increases productivity when using Google Drive
Open-source nature of the extension
Suggests creating new documents directly from the omnibar
Easy search functionality for Google Drive using omnibar

Cons

Frequent authentication required due to Google account permissions
Cannot connect multiple accounts
Default keyword for search ('drive') cannot be customized
Reported bugs with the extension not functioning properly
Needs better permissions management for accessing only file names

Most mentioned

Need for more flexible search engine keywords
Issues with repetitive authentication requests
Desire for improved permissions related to Google Drive access
Feedback on the performance and speed of accessing Drive files
Open-source confirmation and status requests from the developer

User reviews

Ich hoffe, diese Erweiterung wird beibehalten, im Vertrauen auf die OpenSource-Angaben. Denn ich habe keinen funktionierenden Ersatz gefunden und finde diese Erweiterung sehr praktisch!

Felix Korsch, 2025-02-28

OMNIPOTENT OMNIPREZENT OMNISCIENT OMNIDRIVE/OMNITHRIVE OMNIOMNIGOD

BarteezQUEENTHELANACRYTHTALC TAYLOR, 2023-06-04

This app tried to access sensitive info in your Google Account. To keep your account safe, Google blocked this access.

Stephen Wilder, 2021-05-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

OmniDrive does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Low Allows usage of omnibox input, negligible risk as it pertains largely to user input enhancements.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of OmniDrive. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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