Open 4 web sites in different Chrome tabs simultaneously, and search the same term in each site

kez · 08-18-2016, 12:21 PM

Hi,

I use Lubuntu which has the Openbox/LXDE desktop.

In the

Code:

lubuntu-rc.xml

configuration file I have the following shortcut configured

Code:

  <keybind key="W-a-slash">
    <action name="Execute"><command>bash -c 'google-chrome --new-window http://www.diy.com;google-chrome http://www.trade-point.co.uk;google-chrome http://www.toolstation.com;google-chrome http://www.screwfix.com'</command></action>
  </keybind>

So when I press the following keys WIN+ALT+/ on my keyboard simultaneously it opens the 4 web sites above, in a new chrome browser.

Does anyone know how to script (or otherwise) enter the same search term into the search box on each page and then search the term. Search term for all pages might be e.g. "circular saw".

In other words, I enter "circular saw", or my chosen search term, in one place, and the search is simultaneously performed across all 4 tabs/ web sites.

Anyone know how to do this?

Habitual · 08-18-2016, 12:56 PM

erm, Empty Thread?

kez · 08-18-2016, 03:33 PM

Here it is

Hi,

I use Lubuntu with the Openbox/LXDE desktop.

In the

Code:

lubuntu-rc.xml

configuration file I have the following shortcut configured

Code:

  <keybind key="W-a-slash">
    <action name="Execute"><command>bash -c 'google-chrome --new-window http://www.diy.com;google-chrome http://www.trade-point.co.uk;google-chrome http://www.toolstation.com;google-chrome http://www.screwfix.com'</command></action>
  </keybind>

So when I do WIN+ALT+/ on my keyboard simultaneously it opens the 4 web sites above.

I want to know how I can script/scrape such that the same search term is entered into the search box shown on the each page e.g. "circular saw".

In other words, I enter "circular saw", or my chosen search term, in one place, and the search is performed in all the above web sites, simultaneously.

Anyone know how to do this?

NevemTeve · 08-19-2016, 05:15 AM

Use google
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+...tion+to+google

kez · 08-19-2016, 08:37 AM

If I wanted to ask someone how to use google, I'd do that.
Are you asking me to say "I've already tried google".
It's simple; any question here can be framed as "try google more".
I'm here, now, on this forum asking the question, if your not interested in helping or can't help skip to the next question.
It's simple.
All who would like to help; I'd welcome all positive ideas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevemTeve

Use google
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+...tion+to+google

Habitual · 08-19-2016, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kez

If I wanted to ask someone how to use google, I'd do that.
Are you asking me to say "I've already tried google".
It's simple; any question here can be framed as "try google more".
I'm here, now, on this forum asking the question, if your not interested in helping or can't help skip to the next question.
It's simple.
All who would like to help; I'd welcome all positive ideas.

The proper answer is "Thank you".

Get offended. Get angered. Get motivated. Get over it.
Google practically types questions for you, so a link to a "how to ask" question is valid.
That's rude. You're asking for help but want to tell us what qualifies as "help"?
But we're to believe your google.fu is sufficient? Yet, here you are.

You got a pair. That's for sure.

kez · 08-19-2016, 12:03 PM

Guys, "try google" just did not address the question.
There is an interesting question here, are you interested in it?
If anyone has any positive thoughts on the question, please join in.

urbanwks · 08-19-2016, 12:19 PM

Google, for instance, takes you to search results through the URL you were given above, so something like

Code:

https://www.google.com/search?q=circular+saw

would give you results for "circular saw".

You'd have to find the method for each one of those sites, and pass your search term to the script opening the pages.

But unfortunately you're going to have to go to google.com and research the above further, though that appears to anger you.

ondoho · 08-19-2016, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kez

If I wanted to ask someone how to use google, I'd do that.
Are you asking me to say "I've already tried google".
It's simple; any question here can be framed as "try google more".
I'm here, now, on this forum asking the question, if your not interested in helping or can't help skip to the next question.
It's simple.
All who would like to help; I'd welcome all positive ideas.

lol, the answer to your question is in the link you got so offended at.
try this:

Code:

google-chrome --new-window https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+pass+question+to+google

kez · 08-19-2016, 12:30 PM

"You'd have to find the method for each one of those sites, and pass your search term to the script opening the pages."
Thanks urbanwks, it's the insights into the method(s) for the scripting that I am interested in.
Anyone know how this works?

kez · 08-19-2016, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ondoho

lol, the answer to your question is in the link you got so offended at.
try this:

Code:

google-chrome --new-window https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+pass+question+to+google

That's really funny haha. Humour or answering the question will go every time. hahaha. Nice one. But it does not answer the question. It's Friday night right? haha

kez · 08-19-2016, 12:42 PM

I suppose what I want to do could look something like this:
1. press a key stroke sequence on the keyboard, such that this keystroke sequence ..
2. opens 4 tabs in a new chrome browser window, these 4 tabs each being
www.diy.com www.trade-point.co.uk www.toolstation.com www.screwfix.com
3. and somehow, the same search term is then passed to each search box in each of the above web pages, each returning a search result

Habitual · 08-19-2016, 01:51 PM

New Chrome Instance with 4 pre-defined tabs open

Code:

google-chrome --new-window http://www.diy.com --new-tab http://www.trade-point.co.uk --new-tab http://www.toolstation.com --new-tab http://www.screwfix.com

I suppose autokey or some such is the next required "help" step. (That's a hint)

Get some.

kez · 08-19-2016, 02:13 PM

Thanks Habitual. Something like autokey is not a bad idea. But I don't think it is quite dynamic enough. A search term will likely have to be grabbed dynamically, perhaps in a pop-up, because almost anything could go in the search. May be someone in this programming forum has some ideas. I'm here because I don't know how to do this, and this forum is called 'Programming'.

Habitual · 08-19-2016, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kez

Thanks Habitual. Something like autokey is not a bad idea. But I don't think it is quite dynamic enough. A search term will likely have to be grabbed dynamically, perhaps in a pop-up, because almost anything could go in the search. May be someone in this programming forum has some ideas. I'm here because I don't know how to do this, and this forum is called 'Programming'.

You're welcome.

I meant autokey just for the launcher (vs. .desktop entry)..
All that's left is manipulate the pages in our four shiny new tabs.

Greasemonkey was popular on Firefox.
Tampermonkey may be the next candidate.