8 extensions for pumping Chrome Omnibox

Even during his first appearance Chrome browser hit all minimalist interface users, in which the central place occupied by the address, it is also a search string. Let me remind you that at that time reigned in browser design stacked toolbars with a lot of colored buttons for all occasions. However, time has shown the advantage of Google Chrome and gradually all the competitors began to follow the same key. Especially because the address bar was really a versatile tool for performing a variety of tasks. Once we have already told you how to pump Omnibox browser Chrome (time and two), and today continue this theme.

Better Omnibox

C using this extension, you can slightly change the way to use search in a browser. After installation you need to enter # symbol and press the Tab key, and then typing in your query. In this case all search suggestions appear in front of you with an indication of the corresponding coefficients, and this number will vary depending on your choice. Thus, we can see the most relevant results immediately.

Omnibox Site Search

If you are looking for a convenient way to open a site search, then the extension Omnibox Site Search is exactly what you need. Type a word into the search bar sitepress Tab or a space, then type your query. Before you open Google search results open in a given time the site.

OmniDrive

Extension for all Google Drive active users. Just enter the word drivepress Tab and write what you want to find in your cloud storage.

Quickmarks

C using this extension, you will get a quick and easy search of your bookmarks. press letter b and TabAnd then find the necessary bookmark directly into the address bar.

History Search

The same thing, but for the history of surfing. Now you do not need to open the page of history and remember, when you visit the site you want. Enter your query in the search field and immediately get relevant results from the history.

Quick Search In Chrome Web Store

Quick search by store applications and Google Chrome Web Store extensions (ws + Tab).

Omnibox Timer

This extension adds to a string address built-in timer. You can specify any desired time interval, and even a message that appears when the time expires. The command syntax is as follows: tm [TAB or Space] [time] [message]. For example, if you type tm + space 20m go for a walk, Then after 20 minutes you will see an invitation to go for a walk.

Chromnitweet

Many Twitter users of the service may be interested in an extension that allows you to send tweets directly from the browser address bar. At the time of installing the extension, you need to authorize it on Twitter, and then you can just type in the Omnibox combination tw and press Space or Tab. After that, type the text, and the expansion of even tracks the number of characters and a tooltip notifies about sending a message.

Do you know some useful extensions for the Omnibox, which are not included in this review?

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