OmniDrive

OmniDrive

Add support to the omnibox to search in Google Drive.

What is OmniDrive?
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.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 7,000+
Rating: 4.55 (56)
Version: 3.6 (Last updated: 2016-04-18)
Creation date: 2016-04-18
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • identity
Size: 12.75K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Type "drive" in your omnibox, press <space> and look for something in your Google Drive.

Note: if you'd like this experience to be part of Google Chrome, go to http://crbug.com/143622 and star it.


Changelog:

3.6:

  • Adapt folder URL to link to personal Google Drive (thanks to MartinLichtblau)

3.5:

  • Increased delay before actually asking Google Drive
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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Faster access to Google Drive files
  • Useful for increasing productivity
  • Responsive developer with quick updates
Cons
  • Persistent login issues for some users
  • Limited to accessing only one Google Drive account
  • Potential privacy concerns with access permissions
Most mentioned
  • Faster access to Google Drive files
  • Persistent login issues
  • Responsive developer
Recent reviews
This is a great idea. Good work!
by Travis Washburn Travis Washburn, 2012-08-20

OMNIPOTENT OMNIPREZENT OMNISCIENT OMNIDRIVE/OMNITHRIVE OMNIOMNIGOD

This app tried to access sensitive info in your Google Account. To keep your account safe, Google blocked this access.
by Stephen Wilder Stephen Wilder, 2021-05-17
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Safety
Risk impact

OmniDrive is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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