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QuickLaunch - A Chrome Extension Generator

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Welcome to QuickLaunch – the alternative to a cluttered bookmarks toolbar.

Instead of having an entire toolbar packed with bookmarks, why not have a single, stylish extension that serves as a shortcut? Save screen real estate, keep things tidy, and enjoy quick access to your favorite websites!

What Is It?

QuickLaunch is a Javascript-based tool that generates a custom Chrome extension for a single URL bookmark. This extension:

  • Fetches a high-resolution 32px favicon (fetched automatically from Google's faviconV2 service).
  • Lets you click the toolbar button to open the URL you've configured.
  • Includes an options page so you can update the URL later, without re-creating the extension again.
  • Resolves URLs (for example, handling Gmail redirects) to get the proper hostname and favicon.

Why Use It?

Imagine opening Chrome and being able to click a single icon to jump directly to your favorite site without needing a bulky bookmarks bar. It's sleek, minimalistic, and it provides exactly what you need for a couple of shortcuts. Perfect for those who prefer a clean interface with all the functionality they want.

How to Use

  1. Clone or Download the Repository

    Clone this repository or simply download the createExtension.ts file.

  2. Run the Script with Bun

    Make sure you have Bun installed, then run the following command in your terminal:

    bun i
bun start "https://mail.google.com/?authuser=your.email@example.com#inbox"

# or provide an optional suffix
bun start "https://mail.google.com/?authuser=your.email@example.com#inbox" optional_suffix

    It's just a typescript file so you can run it with any other tool you like that automatically converts typescript.