Easily access AHK Resources with TABNation's AHK Chrome Extension 😲
In this video TabNation explains the AHK chrome extension he is developing.
To get access to the AHK Chrome Extension email Thom at: [email protected]
You can check out his channel at: https://the-Automator.com/TabNation
TLDR: The video discusses various tools and extensions, including a Chrome extension for faster searching, auto hotkeys and Cloud HK for coding, and a browser extension for quick access to various websites and forums, and emphasizes the need for diverse testers to improve these tools.
1. 00:00 🚀 A Chrome extension for faster searching without opening a new tab, looking for alpha and beta testers.
1.1 Thom from Top Nation created a Chrome Auto hotkey extension as a personal project to brush up on his skills and fill a gap in the market.
1.2 The speaker is looking for alpha and beta testers for their Chrome extension, which will be released for free in the Chrome Store once they are satisfied with it.
1.3 AutoHotkey's little green icon allows for faster searching without the need for a Google tab.
1.4 The speaker demonstrated a faster way to search by using a simple V1 command and showed how it can be used to quickly switch between versions without opening a new tab.
1.5 The speaker is considering incorporating a simplified spell check and predefined list to assist detectives in their searches, and is open to ideas for improvement, while also showcasing the use of automator for faster searching on YouTube.
2. 05:04 👀 A browser extension for quick access to the speaker's YouTube channel and website, along with various websites and forums for autohotkey users.
2.1 The speaker discusses a browser extension that provides quick access to their YouTube channel and website.
2.2 The speaker listed various websites and forums for autohotkey users, including Joe's website, Automator, Reddit's main sub, Facebook's main page, and Stack Overflow's thread on hotkeys.
2.3 The speaker added a new section called YouTube with several HK sites and will use Joe's website to get more, along with the HK documentation and Jax Auto hockey blog.
3. 08:16 🚀 Auto hotkeys and Cloud HK are great tools for coding, and updates include a V1 to V2 converter, improved GUI, more examples, and possible ChatGBT integration.
3.1 Auto hotkeys is a useful tool for quickly accessing commonly used code snippets and Cloud HK is a fun and educational block coding program.
3.2 The V1 to V2 converter will be moved to tools, and there are plans for a better-looking GUI, more examples, and potentially integrating ChatGBT as a plugin.
4. 10:50 👨💻 The speaker shared useful code snippets and plans to add a way to switch between V1 and V2 on the landing page.
4.1 Clicking the home button takes you to a messy landing page with incomplete CSS.
4.2 The speaker shared common code snippets for running scripts as admin and other common settings that can be easily copied and pasted or added to the clipboard.
4.3 The speaker plans to add a way to switch between V1 and V2, and the selection on the main drop down will affect everything in the long run.
5. 13:28 🔍 Chrome's pop-out mode allows for simplified browsing, but it is uncertain if other Chromium-based browsers can use the same tools.
5.1 It is uncertain if other Chromium-based browsers can use the same tools as Chrome, but it is likely that Edge would work and other browsers may have compatibility issues.
5.2 Pop-out mode is a simplified window without URL bar or tabs that needs to be resized manually, but can be useful for quick searches while working on other tasks.
5.3 The speaker discusses re-watching their own videos to answer their own questions and asks for opinions on whether it is worth it.
6. 16:32 💻 An IDE for auto hotkeys is now available in Chrome with categorized drop downs for commands.
6.1 An IDE for auto hotkeys built into Chrome with categorized drop downs for commands.
6.2 VS Code can be used within a browser with certain extensions installed, but syntax highlighting is not possible due to security issues.
7. 18:48 💻 Test your HTML code for "Tab Nation" browser extension, use the function button for organization, make necessary changes and ask for help, Chrome extension coming soon.
7.1 The speaker invites anyone to test their HTML code for a browser extension called "Tab Nation" and explains how to install it.
7.2 A button displays the function name or line of code to save time and help with organization in a complex extension with multiple HTML, JavaScript, and CSS files.
7.3 Don't assume the code will work without making necessary changes and provide specific details when asking for help.
7.4 The speaker plans to release a Chrome extension and will announce it once it's ready for public access.
8. 23:15 👥 A diverse group of testers is needed to improve the website by reporting any issues.
8.1 A smaller group of diverse and avid testers are needed to break the product and report any issues, such as bad links, to improve the website.
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