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Custom search engine query URL?

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CarpeDien
CarpeDien
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Hi,

See attached for details. One feature I'm trying to setup with FF is search engine query URL shortcuts. Basically, it allows the user to type a letter and it auto enables that URL. In this case, we're using Reddit. Basically, it allow us to type 'R' followed by a space which then auto populates the query URL. We can then type in our requested subreddits. However, I haven't been able to get this to work with FF. The search engine function add-on in firefox only enables a general search instead of subreddit specific. Would love to hear any feedback and/or solutions. Thanks in advance.

Hi, See attached for details. One feature I'm trying to setup with FF is search engine query URL shortcuts. Basically, it allows the user to type a letter and it auto enables that URL. In this case, we're using Reddit. Basically, it allow us to type 'R' followed by a space which then auto populates the query URL. We can then type in our requested subreddits. However, I haven't been able to get this to work with FF. The search engine function add-on in firefox only enables a general search instead of subreddit specific. Would love to hear any feedback and/or solutions. Thanks in advance.
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Hi CarpeDien, in Firefox, this kind of custom search engine is implemented through bookmarks.

Let's say you bookmark your favorite subreddit. Then you edit the bookmark with two changes:

  • Use the %s parameter where you want your search terms to go (but this might only work at the end); this will look like your screenshot
  • Place the letter r in the keyword field

Note that you need to call up the Properties dialog for this kind of edit, or use the Library. So those options are either:

  • Right-click the bookmark on the Bookmarks Menu or Bookmarks Toolbar, or in the Bookmarks Sidebar (Ctrl+b), then click Properties to make your edits
  • Call up the Library window (Ctrl+Shift+B), display the relevant folder on the right side, single-click the bookmark to select it, and use the form at the bottom of the window to make your edits

Can you get it going?

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Hi CarpeDien, in Firefox, this kind of custom search engine is implemented through bookmarks.

Let's say you bookmark your favorite subreddit. Then you edit the bookmark with two changes:

  • Use the %s parameter where you want your search terms to go (but this might only work at the end); this will look like your screenshot
  • Place the letter r in the keyword field

Note that you need to call up the Properties dialog for this kind of edit, or use the Library. So those options are either:

  • Right-click the bookmark on the Bookmarks Menu or Bookmarks Toolbar, or in the Bookmarks Sidebar (Ctrl+b), then click Properties to make your edits
  • Call up the Library window (Ctrl+Shift+B), display the relevant folder on the right side, single-click the bookmark to select it, and use the form at the bottom of the window to make your edits

Can you get it going?

CarpeDien
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@Jscher2000 - Thank you for the workaround. Takes some configuration but was able to get it done.

Adam
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This would be great to have built into the search engine settings for Mozilla like in Chrome. See: [Custom Search Engines in Google Chrome: Essential Tips and Tricks] https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/create-custom-search-engines-google-chrome/ - MakeUseOf