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.
Extension stats
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 12.75K
Ranking
# 13,186
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Extension 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
User reviews
Pros
- Fast and convenient access to Google Drive files
- Saves time compared to using the Google Drive interface
- Good concept with productive functionality
- Allows for quick creation of new documents
- Works well with OAuth 2.0
Cons
- Issues with Google blocking access due to sensitivity of data
- Can only connect to one Google Drive account
- Requires repeated authentication for every search
- Lacks the ability to show actual Drive files in dropdown results
- No options for customizing search triggers
Most mentioned
- Authentication issues
- Single account limitation
- Fast and efficient performance
- User interface suggestions for icons
- Overall convenience
User reviews
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.
really gave time and Info and left just informed on the most innovative and productive forum for the cloud/=d-
Extension safety
Risk impact
OmniDrive does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
OmniDrive has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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