configure keyboard shortcut to enable/disable chrome extension

Solution 1:

I know exactly what you mean. I have several extensions installed but only need them occasionally. I use the SimpleExtManager to enable and disable extensions via the keyboard.

Setup

1. Install SimpleExtManager from the Chrome Web Store

2. Add a keyboard shortcut in Chrome to activate SimpleExtManager

   • Hamburger Menu > More Tools > Extensions > Scroll to the bottom > click Keyboard shortcuts > and set a keyboard shortcut.

Example: Alt + 3

3. (Optional) Configure the options for SimpleExtManager to

   • Show search box
   • Search bar & buttons on top
   • Remember search bar state

Use

1. Now, to enable an extension, use your keyboard shortcut to activate SimpleExtManager

2. Search for an extension

3. Use the arrow keys (⬇) to navigate to the extension

4. Hit the Space to enable the extension

   • Tap the Space bar again to disable to extension

In action