Multi Search Engine

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# Multi Search Engine

## Overview
Multi Search Engine is a powerful Chrome extension that allows users to search across multiple search engines simultaneously. With a single search query, you can get results from various search engines in separate tabs, saving time and providing comprehensive search results.

## Key Features
### 1. Quick Search Activation
- Type `ms` in the address bar and press space
- Enter your search keywords
- Press Enter to search across all configured engines

### 2. Customizable Search Engines
- Pre-configured popular search engines (Google, Bing, etc.)
- Add custom search engines with their URLs
- Enable/disable specific search engines as needed

### 3. Smart Tab Management
- Opens results in separate tabs automatically
- Configurable timeout settings for each search engine
- Auto-closes tabs that exceed loading timeout

### 4. User-Friendly Configuration
- Simple interface for managing search engines
- Easy to add, edit, or remove search engines
- Customizable timeout settings for each engine

## Configuration Guide
### 1. Adding Search Engines
- Select from preset search engines for quick setup
- Choose "Custom" to add other search engines
- Use `%s` in URL to represent the search query

### 2. Timeout Settings
- Set maximum page load waiting time (in milliseconds)
- Recommended: 5000-15000 (5-15 seconds)
- Tabs automatically close if loading exceeds timeout

### 3. Search Engine Management
- Enable/disable engines with toggle switches
- Delete unwanted search engines
- Save settings with one click

## Default Search Engines
- Google (https://www.google.com/search?q=%s)
- Bing (https://www.bing.com/search?q=%s)


## Technical Details
- Built for Chrome/Chromium browsers
- Manifest V3 compliant
- Lightweight and efficient
- No external dependencies

## Usage Benefits
### 1. Time Efficiency
- Search multiple engines simultaneously
- No need to manually open different search engines
- Quick comparison of results across platforms

### 2. Comprehensive Results
- Get diverse search results
- Compare results from different engines
- Find unique results that might be missed on a single engine

### 3. Customization
- Add any search engine that supports URL parameters
- Customize timeout settings per engine
- Enable/disable engines as needed

## Installation
1. Install from Chrome Web Store
2. Configure desired search engines
3. Start searching with `ms` keyword

## Privacy & Security
- No data collection
- No external tracking
- All settings stored locally
- No permissions required beyond necessary functionality

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*This extension is perfect for researchers, developers, and anyone who needs to search across multiple engines efficiently.*