Multi Search Engine

Overview

Multi Search Engine is a powerful Chrome extension that allows users to search across multiple search engines simultaneously. With a single search query, you can get results from various search engines in separate tabs, saving time and providing comprehensive search results.

Key Features

1. Quick Search Activation

• Type ms in the address bar and press space
• Enter your search keywords
• Press Enter to search across all configured engines

2. Customizable Search Engines

• Pre-configured popular search engines (Google, Bing, etc.)
• Add custom search engines with their URLs
• Enable/disable specific search engines as needed

3. Smart Tab Management

• Opens results in separate tabs automatically
• Configurable timeout settings for each search engine
• Auto-closes tabs that exceed loading timeout

4. User-Friendly Configuration

• Simple interface for managing search engines
• Easy to add, edit, or remove search engines
• Customizable timeout settings for each engine

Configuration Guide

1. Adding Search Engines

• Select from preset search engines for quick setup
• Choose "Custom" to add other search engines
• Use %s in URL to represent the search query

2. Timeout Settings

• Set maximum page load waiting time (in milliseconds)
• Recommended: 5000-15000 (5-15 seconds)
• Tabs automatically close if loading exceeds timeout

3. Search Engine Management

• Enable/disable engines with toggle switches
• Delete unwanted search engines
• Save settings with one click

Default Search Engines

• Google (https://www.google.com/search?q=%s)
• Bing (https://www.bing.com/search?q=%s)

Technical Details

• Built for Chrome/Chromium browsers
• Manifest V3 compliant
• Lightweight and efficient
• No external dependencies

Usage Benefits

1. Time Efficiency

• Search multiple engines simultaneously
• No need to manually open different search engines
• Quick comparison of results across platforms

2. Comprehensive Results

• Get diverse search results
• Compare results from different engines
• Find unique results that might be missed on a single engine

3. Customization

• Add any search engine that supports URL parameters
• Customize timeout settings per engine
• Enable/disable engines as needed

Installation

1. Install from Chrome Web Store
2. Configure desired search engines
3. Start searching with ms keyword

Privacy & Security

• No data collection
• No external tracking
• All settings stored locally
• No permissions required beyond necessary functionality

This extension is perfect for researchers, developers, and anyone who needs to search across multiple engines efficiently.