URL Navigator

Save and manage URLs with aliases for quick navigation.

Navigate to your favorite URLs in seconds — just type "go" + your alias in the address bar. No more bookmarks clutter! Tired of digging through endless bookmarks or typing long URLs? URL Navigator lets you create short, memorable aliases for any URL and access them instantly from Chrome's address bar. It's like custom shortcuts for the web! How It Works 1️⃣ Save a URL with a custom alias (e.g., "github" for https://github.com/yourname) 2️⃣ Type "go" in the address bar, press Space, then type your alias 3️⃣ Hit Enter — you're there! Dynamic URLs with Parameters Need flexible URLs? Use placeholders for dynamic navigation: Example: https://github.com/<placeholder1>/<placeholder2> Type: go github microsoft vscode Result: Opens https://github.com/microsoft/vscode Smart Fuzzy Search Matching aliases appear as you type, with a preview of the exact URL that will open. Press Enter for the top match or use the arrow keys to choose another. Exact matches rank first, followed by prefixes, substrings, abbreviations, and typo tolerance. Type "gh" or "githbu" → Still find your "github" alias! Who Can Benefit? ✅ Developers – Quick access to repos, docs, dashboards, and CI/CD pipelines ✅ Power Users – Navigate complex internal tools with simple aliases ✅ Researchers – Jump to journals, databases, and reference sites instantly ✅ Anyone – who wants faster, smarter web navigation Why You'll Love URL Navigator 🔹 Lightning Fast – Type and go, no mouse needed 🔹 Smart Matching – Typo-tolerant fuzzy search 🔹 Dynamic URLs – Parameters for flexible navigation 🔹 Drag & Drop – Reorder your URLs easily 🔹 Click to Open – Open a saved URL from the popup; middle-click for a background tab 🔹 Import/Export – Backup and sync your aliases for free 🔹 Sync – Aliases use Chrome's synced storage when Chrome Sync is enabled Get Started Install URL Navigator, add your first alias, and experience the fastest way to navigate the web! Changelog v2.1 - All features are free - Live omnibox suggestions and ranked matching - Click and middle-click navigation from the popup - Clear errors when Chrome rejects a sync save - Fixed parameter substitution for URL suffixes, query fields, and embedded URLs v2.0 - New omnibox keyword: "go" (previously "as") - New placeholder format: <placeholder1>, <placeholder2>, <placeholder3> - Added fuzzy search with typo tolerance - Version number now displayed in popup