Search Box Focus
My first published open-source project.
This extension does one thing and does it well: it lets you quickly focus on a website's search bar using a keyboard shortcut. It's a small productivity hack that saves you from reaching for the mouse every time you want to search on a website.
As my first published project, it taught me the entire process of building and shipping a product, from coding to listing it on the Chrome Web Store. The project took me about a week to build, and I actually finished it before completing my npm package and the movie subtitles extension.
Despite its niche appeal, it has a dedicated user base of over 1,000 people who appreciate this simple productivity enhancement.
The Frustration
You hate taking your hand off the keyboard all the time only to access the search bar of the website you're visiting? You'd love to simply press Tab or a custom shortcut to focus the search field and start typing right away without ever using your mouse?
The Solution
"Search Box Focus" solves exactly these problems with a simple Tab key shortcut and optional autofocus feature for your most-used websites.
Tab Key Access
Press the Tab key to instantly jump to the search bar on any website. No mouse required!
Autofocus Feature
Automatically focus the search bar on your most frequently used websites like Amazon or dictionaries.
Smart Detection
Automatically finds and focuses the main search field on any website you visit.
Instant Activation
When you load a website with autofocus enabled, the cursor is already ready for typing.
Keyboard Enthusiasts
People who prefer to keep their hands on the keyboard and minimize mouse usage for better productivity.
Frequent Searchers
Users who do a lot of searching on sites like Amazon, Google, online dictionaries, or documentation sites.
Productivity Seekers
Anyone looking to shave off those small inefficiencies that add up throughout the day.
Completely Free & Transparent
The extension is completely free and open-source, which means no tracking, no data collection, and no ads!
You can review the entire source code on GitHub to see exactly what the extension does and how it works.
This project was essentially my first finished open-source product and taught me invaluable lessons about the entire development lifecycle—from initial idea to published product. It showed me how to identify a simple problem, build a focused solution, and navigate the Chrome Web Store publishing process. While the application is pretty niche, it proved that even simple tools can find their audience and provide real value.
Try It Today
Join 1,000+ users who have streamlined their web browsing with keyboard-first search access.