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ContextSearch web-ext by Mike B

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  • by The Beard Below My Chin, 7 years ago
    This one is brilliant. I tried a couple context menu add-ons and this one is like context menu on steroids. It supports GET and POST methods which opens opportunities to many other services. You can use any icons you want. And it's highly configurable, more than other add-ons. It also adds toolbar icon that acts as an alternative to the search bar which saves screen real estate.

    One thing that bothers me is that modifying the default engines; removing tracking parameters for example, results in a 'name already exist' error. Which is bizarre. (edit: fixed as of v1.6.0.3... That has to be a record fast response)

    Feature request:
    1) Javascript/Bookmarklet support.

    Edit:
    Use short javascript snippets for more advanced local operations e.g. Find&Replace all instances of a word in a text box or copy and format selected text as bbcode, etc.

    2) Search button: Save search history / always show last query
    3) Search button: Make autocomplete optional
    4) Search button: Match browser theme
    5) Search button: Support middleclick

    Edit:
    Thanks for taking the time and listening.

    Developer response

    posted 7 years ago
    > One thing that bothers me is that modifying the default engines; removing tracking parameters for example, results in a 'name already exist' error. Which is bizarre.

    That's a definite bug that must have popped up when I added the ability to change the name. I'll fix that today.

    (edit) 6-13
    v1.6.0.3 should fix the problem

    > 1) Javascript/Bookmarklet support.

    (edit 6-15) Ready for v1.6.1

    >Edit:
    >Use short javascript snippets for more advanced local operations e.g. Find&Replace all instances of a word in a text box or copy and format selected text as bbcode, etc.

    Are you wanting to access bookmarklets from the context menu when using the option to manage search engines via bookmarks? If you have a github account, start a new topic at the support site so I can get more info.

    > 2) Search button: Save search history / always show last query
    > 3) Search button: Make autocomplete optional

    (edit 6-14) Ready for v1.6.1

    > 4) Search button: Match browser theme

    (edit 6-14) Having some problems with this one. Can't seem to get color values for built-in themes like Dark. I'll keep on it.

    > 5) Search button: Support middleclick
    Ready for v1.6.1
  • by marcos, 7 years ago
    Voltei a usar o Firefox só porque consegui encontrar essa extensão incrível, deveria vir nativa no Firefox de tanto que facilita a navegação. Obrigado ao desenvolvedor!

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    I went back to using Firefox just because I managed to find this amazing extension, it should come native in Firefox so much that it makes browsing easier. Thanks to the developer!
  • by Firefox user 11774908, 7 years ago
  • by Firefox user 13362655, 7 years ago
    One of the most useful addons I have. Love it. Support is great.
  • by Firefox user 14025605, 7 years ago
    What a beautiful addon. I use the tiles/quick menu which I find quicker to use. Took a few minutes to set up and import my existing search engines. Dev provides full instructions so even I could do it!! And it's all working perfectly! A great must-have extension. Many thanks to the developer. Your hard work is much appreciated.
  • by dutski, 7 years ago
    Worth every star (5 of course) i gave. Absolutely must have for me. Thank you for making it.
  • by giantmarmot, 7 years ago
    Works flawlessly. Really useful extension. I'm hoping that the developer will consider adding support for separators and folders. Thanks. :)

    Reply to dev: Yes. Thanks. :)

    Developer response

    posted 7 years ago
    (edit v1.4.2)
    Subfolders and separators for the context menu are live in beta for this release. Search engines can be organized from a bookmark folder after enabling the option and granting the Bookmarks permission.
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    Do you mean a tiered menu and separators in the context menu? I'll check it out.
  • by philrj, 7 years ago
    I'm thrilled to see such a simple-yet-powerful context search extension for FF 57+ and similar to the old, unsupported Context Search plugin we all loved. Big props to dev for making this happen and thank you thank you! ;)
  • by Firefox user 13897202, 7 years ago
  • by Firefox user 13493718, 7 years ago
    Super impressive. This is not just another context menu search extension, it's more than that! Unexpected but much appreciated features and customization. Seems to have good support and active development.
  • by thinkbear, 7 years ago
  • by Alan O, 7 years ago
    Thanks! It's perfect. It is also a excelent alternative to "Add to search bar".
  • by Expmodo, 7 years ago
    Отличное расширение.
    Особенно хорошо сделали опцию для создания поисковой системы через ПКМ по нажатию на поле поиска-сайта, с автоматическим подхватыванием адреса-поиска.
    p.s Quick Menu dont working in Firefox 59.

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    Sorry. Everything is working. It was necessary to simply reinstall.

    Developer response

    posted 7 years ago
    Hmm that's odd. It's been working for me in FF59. Would you mind answering a few questions so I can help you troubleshoot?

    What OS are you using?
    What website isn't working?
    Is Quick Menu enable in ContextSearch options?
    Have you loaded your search engines?

    (edit) Good deal!
  • by Tobias, 7 years ago
    Very Nice! Thanks

    »Add Custom Search« is super!

    :-)
  • by Firefox user 12348733, 7 years ago
    Very good..!
  • by Firefox user 13358100, 7 years ago
    This was the add on I was waiting for.
  • by GavinB, 7 years ago
    Well done
    great work.
    Thanks
  • by colonelq, 7 years ago
    reply thanks
    I think good add-on because use in textbox

    I'm sorry, my English is not good

    "Selection Context Search"(add-on) has function
    https://addons.mozilla.org/ja/firefox/addon/selection-context-search/
    close the popup window when scrolling
    close the popup window after ? seconds

    I hope
    these two config to add

    Developer response

    posted 7 years ago
    Try 1.2.4b2. Added a few options for closing plus a way to keep the menu open for clicking multiple search engines

    Do you use the 'close after ? seconds' option in the other add-on? It's not difficult to add, but I can't think of a scenario where it's useful.
  • by Firefox user 13577709, 7 years ago
    A few weeks ago, it almost could replace my old extension, that i used before quantum - now its even better.
    GREAT, FAST WORK!
    Thank you :-)
  • by Boaz Dodin, 7 years ago
    Works great and fast, great communication with developer on GitHub.
  • by graycatgrayhat, 7 years ago
    Perfect extension for replacing Firefox's built in context menu search which is fairly limited.
  • by yomito, 7 years ago
    At this moment this extension is the best contextual menu searcher. It made me update to FF 57. Thank you very much.
  • by Firefox user 13107594, 7 years ago
    Very handy Context Search is Back in different Shape!!!
  • by Firefox user 12547439, 7 years ago
    Works just like the old contextsearch plug-in on the old firefox version. Added functionality of the quick buttons is a nice touch and being able to resize them is a good option on screens with a very high pixel density.
  • by jacek, 7 years ago