nwatab/search-navigator

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About

Google Chrome Extension: Move between results with j/k, open with Enter, and browse faster with keyboard shortcuts.

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README.md

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Search Navigator

What is this?

A lightweight Google Chrome extension that enhances your Google search experience with intuitive keyboard navigation and quick category switching.

Installation

Chrome Web Store

Install the extension directly from the Chrome Web Store:

Install Search Navigator

Manual Installation

For development or if you prefer to install manually:

Download the latest release from Releases
Extract the ZIP file
Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/
Enable "Developer mode" in the top right
Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder

Usage

Navigate Google search results with your keyboard:

Navigation

j/k or ↓/↑ - Move through results
h/l or ←/→ - Previous/next page
Enter - Open result (+ Ctrl/Cmd for new tab, Shift for new window)

Note: Navigation controls are not supported on Shopping pages

Switch Between Tabs

a - All • i - Images • v - Videos • n - News • s - Shopping

Quick Access

m - Google Maps • y - YouTube

Customize shortcuts by clicking the extension icon. Arrow keys cannot be changed.

Roadmap

Light/Dark Theme support
Keyboard shortcut customization
Switch between All, Images, Videos, News, and Shopping search tabs
Navigate to Google Maps and YouTube with current search query
YouTube support: move up/down, open
YouTube support: save to “Watch Later”
Image/Video/News support: move up/down, open

Developer Contribution Guidelines

To set up the project locally and contribute, follow these steps:

Install Dependencies:
Run pnpm install to install all dependencies.
Build the Project:
Run pnpm run build:dev or pnpm run build:prod to compile; output goes to /dist.
Load the Extension:
In Chrome, go to chrome://extensions/, click “Load unpacked,” and select the /dist folder.

Your contributions are welcome! To ensure your pull request aligns with our goals, please open an issue to discuss your idea before submitting it.