Javadoc Search Frame

Javadoc Search Frame

Javadoc incremental search for packages and classes.

What is Javadoc Search Frame?
The 'Javadoc Search Frame' is a browser extension designed for Chrome users. It replaces package and class frames in Java documentations(Docs) with a single search frame, enhancing doc-navigational efficiency. The extension supports incremental searches across all packages and classes, making it easier for developers to locate and access relevant information within large sets of data. It can also be configured to apply to file:// URLs and is available for both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.80 (49)
Version: 1.7.0 (Last updated: 2022-11-11)
Creation date: 2018-01-13
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • storage
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • file://*/*
Size: 40.12K
URLs: Website
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Merlin
Summary

When viewing Javadocs, this extension replaces the package and class frames with a single search frame that allows searching incrementally through all packages and classes at once.

Feature summary: https://github.com/StevenGBrown/javadoc-search-frame/wiki/Features

To have this extension apply to file:// URLs, configure it from the chrome://extensions/ page.

Also available for Mozilla Firefox: https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/3758-javadoc-search-frame

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Saves time
  • Is highly useful and should be default
  • Great for Java developers
  • Well-designed enhancement tool
  • Helpful and efficient
Cons
  • Does not pin to navigation bar
  • Lacks regex search feature
Most mentioned
  • Time-saving
  • Usefulness
  • Need for a regex search feature
Recent reviews
I can't believe this isn't in there by default, this is incredibly useful. It is so much better than `ctrl + f`.
by Jackson Bailey Jackson Bailey, 2016-11-29

Life saver.
by Dong Dongerson Dong Dongerson, 2016-07-07

Holy cow. This saves me so much time.
by Jacob Godserv Jacob Godserv, 2015-09-05
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Safety
Risk impact

Javadoc Search Frame is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Javadoc Search Frame if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Javadoc Search Frame has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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