An extension that allows users to search the AWDev website.
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Download this code to your machine.
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Open Google Chrome and go to
chrome://extensions
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Enable Developer mode by toggling the switch in the top-right corner.
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Click on "Load unpacked" button and select the "AWDevSearchExtension" folder.
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The extension should now appear in your extensions list and be ready for use.
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After installing the extension, click on the extension icon in the top-right corner of Chrome.
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The extension popup will open with a search input.
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Enter your search query and click the "Search" button or press Enter.
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The extension will open a new tab with the search results from the AWDev website.
To test the extension locally, follow the "How to Install" instructions above. Once installed, click on the extension icon, enter a search query, and verify that the search results from the AWDev website are displayed correctly.
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Make changes to the extension files as needed.
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To see the changes, go to
chrome://extensions
and click on the "Refresh" button for the AWDev Search Extension. -
Test the changes by clicking on the extension icon, entering a search query, and ensuring the search results are still displayed correctly.
To distribute the extension, you need to package it as a .crx file. This can be done through the Chrome Web Store developer dashboard. Refer to the official Chrome extension distribution guide for more details.
Here are some possible next steps to improve the extension:
- Add pagination support for the search results.
- Implement search suggestions as the user types.
- Allow users to customize the search engine used by the extension.