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https://github.com/noraj/firefox-extension-arch-search

A set of Web Extensions that adds ArchLinux (bug tracker, forum, packages, wiki, AUR) as a search engine to the Firefox browser.
https://github.com/noraj/firefox-extension-arch-search

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A set of Web Extensions that adds ArchLinux (bug tracker, forum, packages, wiki, AUR) as a search engine to the Firefox browser.

Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/noraj/firefox-extension-arch-search
Owner: noraj
License: mit
Created: 2020-10-11T12:41:43.000Z (about 4 years ago)
Default Branch: master
Last Pushed: 2024-09-17T19:52:37.000Z (about 2 months ago)
Last Synced: 2024-09-18T00:26:57.610Z (about 2 months ago)
Topics: addon, archlinux, extension, firefox, plugin, search
Language: Shell
Homepage: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/firefox-extension-arch-search/
Size: 935 KB
Stars: 33
Watchers: 5
Forks: 4
Open Issues: 0
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
- Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
- License: LICENSE

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README

        # ArchLinux Search

![AUR version](https://img.shields.io/aur/version/firefox-extension-arch-search)

![GitHub tag (latest SemVer)](https://img.shields.io/github/v/tag/noraj/firefox-extension-arch-search)

![Snyk Vulnerabilities for GitHub Repo](https://img.shields.io/snyk/vulnerabilities/github/noraj/firefox-extension-arch-search)

![GitHub](https://img.shields.io/github/license/noraj/firefox-extension-arch-search)

![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/16578570/95793622-4edc3d80-0ce6-11eb-8122-a48bca577fb1.png)

A set of Web Extensions that adds ArchLinux (bug tracker, forum, packages, wiki, AUR, man pages) as

a search engine to the Firefox browser (using the [chrome_settings_overrides](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/manifest.json/chrome_settings_overrides) manifest key).

Submits the query via GET request for compatibility with [Multi-Account Containers](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/multi-account-containers/).

Available search engines:

name                                   | shortcut   | Install

---------------------------------------|------------|-----------

ArchLinux Packages Search              | `alpkgs`   | [AMO][arch-pkgs]

ArchLinux Wiki Search                  | `alwiki`   | [AMO][arch-wiki]

ArchLinux User Repository (AUR) Search | `alaur`    | [AMO][arch-aur]

ArchLinux Bugtracker Search            | `albugs`   | [AMO][arch-bugs]

ArchLinux Forum (by author) Search     | `alforuma` | [AMO][arch-forum-a]

ArchLinux Forum (by keywords) Search   | `alforumk` | [AMO][arch-forum-k]

ArchLinux Manual Page Search           | `alman`    | [AMO][arch-man]

ArchLinux Security Search              | `alsec`    | [AMO][arch-security]

ArchLinux PKGBUILD (source) Search     | `alsrc`    | [AMO][arch-pkgbuild]

## Install

- On ArchLinux: `pikaur -S firefox-extension-arch-search`

- On any other OS: install the extensions manually via AMO (**A**ddons **MO**zilla) following the links above

## Develop Locally

* Clone the repo

* Install tools:

  * [Bun](https://bun.sh/) via [asdf](https://asdf-vm.com/)

* Install dependencies:

  * `bun i`

* Lint (check for manifest syntax errors)

  * `bun run --bun lint -- -s web-extensions/v3/`

* Run add-on in isolated Firefox instance using [web-ext](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Getting_started_with_web-ext) (open the [Browser Toolbox](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Tools/Browser_Toolbox) for console logging):

  * `bun run run -- -s web-extensions/v3/`

* Package for distribution:

  * One extension: `bun run build -- -s web-extensions/v3/`

  * All extensions: `bun run buildAll`

## FAQ

- [Why is there one extension per search engine?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/64304959/is-it-possible-to-add-multiple-search-engines-in-the-same-firefox-web-extension)

- After the installation, I still don't see the new search enines. Where are there?

  - Disable/Enable the extensions, this will reload them and they'll appear.

- It's possible to add the search engines by clicking the plus button on the search bar, so why an extension?

  - It's way quicker to install the extension rather than manually adding the search engines. An extension also allows automation.

  - The bug tracker & the forum use advanced search with several parameters so it's not possible to add them manually via the search bar, an extension is mandatory.

[amo]:(https://addons.mozilla.org/)

[arch-aur]:https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/archlinux-aur-search/

[arch-bugs]:https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/archlinux-bugtracker-search/

[arch-forum-a]:https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/arch-forum-by-author-search/

[arch-forum-k]:https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/arch-forum-by-keywords-search/

[arch-pkgs]:https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/archlinux-packages-search/

[arch-wiki]:https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/archlinux-wiki-search/

[arch-man]:https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/archlinux-manual-pages-search/

[arch-security]:https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/archlinux-security-search/

[arch-pkgbuild]:https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/archlinux-pkgbuild-search/