chrome.omnibox

This sample demonstrates the "omnibox" manifest key and API by creating a keyword that opens up a browser search in a new tab.

Overview

The extension uses the "omnibox" manifest key and its parameter "keyword". When chrome.omnibox.onInputEntered.addListener() is called and the keyword 'newTab' is used, a new tab is opened with a google search for the user's input text.

Running this extension

1. Clone this repository.
2. Load this directory in Chrome as an unpacked extension.
3. Type 'newTab' and some text you wish to google within the browser omnibox.