https://github.com/appcod8/find8
Find8 browser extension
https://github.com/appcod8/find8
browser-extension chrome-extensions metasearch metaversesearch multisearch websearch
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Find8 browser extension
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/appcod8/find8
- Owner: appcod8
- Created: 2025-04-29T23:21:58.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-06-04T03:52:07.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-04T04:27:58.266Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: browser-extension, chrome-extensions, metasearch, metaversesearch, multisearch, websearch
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 2.94 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Find8
Easily search across multiple search engines from a single interface. Provides a seamless and efficient way to add newly discovered search engines to further explore online information.
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[](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/find8/podlebodapccbabemoihfnpfhebfoogf)
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## Features
- Search across Brave, Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, YouTube, more will be added soon.
- Quickly switch between engines using a dropdown menu
- Compact popup UI for quick access
- **Omnibox support:** search straight from the address bar
- **Automatically** suggests adding newly discovered search engine.
Custom Search Behavior: Supports flexible configurations to match your preferences.
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## Screenshot
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## Usage
1. Click the Find8 icon in your browser toolbar
2. Enter your search query
3. Choose a search engine
4. Hit "Search" — results open in a new tab
Or just type `8` in your address bar for instant omnibox access.
And then enter a keyword:
- `y cats` → YouTube search
- `g openai` → GitHub search
- `b privacy` → Brave search
- `w AI` → Wikipedia
- `s chrome extension` → Stack Overflow
- Anything else → defaults to Google
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## Installation
### From the Chrome Web Store
Install directly:
[**→ Find8 on Chrome Web Store**](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/find8/podlebodapccbabemoihfnpfhebfoogf?authuser=0&hl=en&pli=1)
### From GitHub Releases
1. Download the latest `.crx` file from the [Releases page](https://github.com/appcod8/find8/releases)
2. Go to `chrome://extensions/` or `brave://extensions/`
3. Enable **Developer Mode**
4. Drag and drop the `.crx` file
### Load Unpacked (Dev mode)
1. Clone the repo:
2. Go to your browser’s `extensions` page
3. Enable **Developer Mode**
4. Click **Load unpacked**, and select the folder
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## Philosophy
This project is free and open—not monetized, not tracking you, and not tied to any corporate interest.
Built to prioritize **privacy, simplicity, and function over profit**. Feedback, forks, or ideas are always welcome.
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## License
[MIT License](https://mit-license.org/)
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## Support This Project
If you find Find8 useful and want to support its continued development, you can send a small tip (no platforms, no middlemen):
**Monero (XMR) donations welcome:** `45dQBvK6d1cdgfs1vVPc4Y7WBRBPuZDRV9E2tUxwdckST7TBDjMm54Zbkxvwiq7qj72u4k4LQSfkUgMADFXS1HsPGvw5Bxo`
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