Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher
A fullscreen URL launcher
** PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR SETTING UP KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS **
A very simple extension for full screen browsing letting you
- easily navigate between tabs
- easily navigate to a new URL by typing it in the box (enter to navigate in the current tab or shift+enter to open in a new tab)
- close tabs by ctrl+clicking in the list
- search Google like you would in the Omnibox address bar, or type "d?" to get a duckduckgo search.
Any issues please ask a question in the forum (bottom of the page) at http://www.blitzlogger.com/blitz-chrome-url-extension.html or @wlhart on twitter. If you just place a review on here with an issue I can't contact you to help out!
** INSTRUCTIONS **
In Chrome v22 or greater bind the extension to a key once installed by navigating to chrome://extensions, scrolling down the bottom and looking for the link "Configure Commands". When in full screen mode you can then hit your keyboard shortcut, type your URL and hit enter. You can also click on a tab name to switch tabs, or ctrl+click to close it.
This plugin doesn't collect any data and there are no analytics attached either. You can view the source at https://github.com/will-hart/blitz_fullscreen_chrome_extension and a tutorial of how and why the plugin was built at http://www.blitzlogger.com
**CHANGES**
Version 1.2.4:
+ Modified searching to match the Omnibox
+ Existing search syntax still supported - i.e. using "?", "g?" or "d?" prefix
Version 1.2.3:
+ Shift+Enter in text box to open a new tab at URL
+ Ctrl+Click on a tab to close it
Version 1.2.2:
+ Active tab is highlighted
+ Also search google by typing `?`
+ Restyled
Version 1.2.1:
+ Search google by typing `g?` and then a search query
+ Search duck duck go by typing `d?` and then a search query
Version 1.2:
- Removed "go" button, just hit enter to navigate
+ Added a clickable list of tabs to the plugin so you never have to leave fullscreen!
+ Restyled a bit to make it slightly prettier
Version 1.1:
+ Show current URL in the link box
+ Add "http://" to start of URL if not present to allow typing "google.com" into the address bar
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Warning to all: This extension access all your data with the DEFAULT permission: 'Read and Access all website data' Delete immediately if you have it installed!
how can i use it?, i download the extension and activate it on but when i'm going in full screen mode. i cannot any sign to type the URL
how can i use it?, i download the extension and activate it on but when i'm going in full screen mode. i cannot any sign to type the URL
Very nice. The launcher is just what I was looking for - it can open both urls and google searches if the query is not a url. But it's not a good tab switcher extension. It allows to almost never quit fullscreen mode )).
Very nice. The launcher is just what I was looking for - it can open both urls and google searches if the query is not a url. But it's not a good tab switcher extension. It allows to almost never quit fullscreen mode )).
Thanks! This is exactly what i needed for PWA when you go to page that says 404 or similar and there is no homepage_button you are stuck but with this extension I can open homepage easily without closing and opening the whole window again
Thanks! This is exactly what i needed for PWA when you go to page that says 404 or similar and there is no homepage_button you are stuck but with this extension I can open homepage easily without closing and opening the whole window again
nice
nice
Please add an optional dark theme and allow to choose site from list using arrow keys.
Please add an optional dark theme and allow to choose site from list using arrow keys.
It's very nice , Thanks .
It's very nice , Thanks .
I use webpages in full screen mode on virtual desktops, so this is very useful for me. It would be even better if it has autocomplete support from the history, but I don't know if that is technically possible. Another thing would be keyboard navigation using the arrow keys, to select or close tabs.
I use webpages in full screen mode on virtual desktops, so this is very useful for me. It would be even better if it has autocomplete support from the history, but I don't know if that is technically possible. Another thing would be keyboard navigation using the arrow keys, to select or close tabs.
Exactly what I needed! I don't know what the hell Google has against showing the address bar in full screen, but fortunately, this is a nice workaround for that issue.
Exactly what I needed! I don't know what the hell Google has against showing the address bar in full screen, but fortunately, this is a nice workaround for that issue.
HOW about a "X" button next to every tab so its possible to close them with one click and without looking for the shortcut
HOW about a "X" button next to every tab so its possible to close them with one click and without looking for the shortcut
Great concept, but no autocomplete/suggestions/bookmarks when I start typing. Maybe that's a limitation of Chrome and not something the dev can fix (I don't know) but unfortunately it means I don't like using it. If you generally type your urls in full and navigating in full screen mode, this is a great extension for you.
Great concept, but no autocomplete/suggestions/bookmarks when I start typing. Maybe that's a limitation of Chrome and not something the dev can fix (I don't know) but unfortunately it means I don't like using it. If you generally type your urls in full and navigating in full screen mode, this is a great extension for you.
Deve essere possibile chiudere le schede dall'elenco di Blitz.
Extension très pratique qui remplit parfaitement son rôle et qui nécessite peu d'autorisations. Elle est de plus, bien documentée dans le store. Du tout bon!
it works really good. Even if this extension is dead, development stopped 2 years ago, its still the better full screen url launcher thanks!!
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Works well, no URL predictions though.
Works well, no URL predictions though.
Don't forget to read the instructions! It works great, thank you!
Don't forget to read the instructions! It works great, thank you!
Didn't like it because when I type a new URL there is no prediction, so I need to type all long addresses :(
Didn't like it because when I type a new URL there is no prediction, so I need to type all long addresses :(
The olny weak part of it, is that it doesn't show all the tabs when the are a lot of them opened up :(
The olny weak part of it, is that it doesn't show all the tabs when the are a lot of them opened up :(
weird extension homepage. now i am getting paranoid that this extension logs every website i visit. -- better than Fullscreen tab. works on any tab (tested it with great suspender extension). would really love to change the color of the extension though.
weird extension homepage. now i am getting paranoid that this extension logs every website i visit. -- better than Fullscreen tab. works on any tab (tested it with great suspender extension). would really love to change the color of the extension though.
Works as advertised, every time (on Ubuntu 14.04). My only gripe: I'd love to launch bookmarks from Blitz; I frequently use bookmarklets to manipulate webpages, and currently I still have to exit fullscreen to launch a bookmarklet. Otherwise, stellar extension which even works with custom new tab pages.
Works as advertised, every time (on Ubuntu 14.04). My only gripe: I'd love to launch bookmarks from Blitz; I frequently use bookmarklets to manipulate webpages, and currently I still have to exit fullscreen to launch a bookmarklet. Otherwise, stellar extension which even works with custom new tab pages.
For those who have problems with hardware acceleration and the crap of the ATI Radeon, you can contour the problem with this stuff. Thanks for de Dev.
For those who have problems with hardware acceleration and the crap of the ATI Radeon, you can contour the problem with this stuff. Thanks for de Dev.
I am using on Windows 8 environment Chrome. Initially I am not sure that it is working. But after setting a "Keyboard short-cuts (Ctrl + L) under chrome extension page" as suggested by user "Tasdiq Ameem" able to enjoy goggling in full-screen mode. Surprisingly it is not mentioned any-where in the video provided by "Blitz". If the "HELP" to activate on full-screen is added, then it will be much easier for users, until google realizes its importance. Thanks Blitz for providing such nice add-on.
I am using on Windows 8 environment Chrome. Initially I am not sure that it is working. But after setting a "Keyboard short-cuts (Ctrl + L) under chrome extension page" as suggested by user "Tasdiq Ameem" able to enjoy goggling in full-screen mode. Surprisingly it is not mentioned any-where in the video provided by "Blitz". If the "HELP" to activate on full-screen is added, then it will be much easier for users, until google realizes its importance. Thanks Blitz for providing such nice add-on.
Fantastic, really works and is just perfect for my tiny notebook screen
Fantastic, really works and is just perfect for my tiny notebook screen
It just does the job It supposed to do! You must manually configure the shortcut key for the extension and you are ready to go:)
It just does the job It supposed to do! You must manually configure the shortcut key for the extension and you are ready to go:)
One of few functions Chrome originaly is missing. Love it!
One of few functions Chrome originaly is missing. Love it!
Thank you! Thank You! Thank you! (don't forget to read the install directions to setup a keyboard shortcut!) (ps. YES you can use a keyboard shortcut, read the directions. Using KDE here also. You need to read the directions)
Thank you! Thank You! Thank you! (don't forget to read the install directions to setup a keyboard shortcut!) (ps. YES you can use a keyboard shortcut, read the directions. Using KDE here also. You need to read the directions)
Super extension, qui comble à peu près la lacune de chrome. Dommage qu'on ne puisse pas s'en servir quand on masque le bouton!
