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# WebShortcutCreator [](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)… # WebShortcutCreator [](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT) [](https://chrome.google.com/webstore) [](https://www.microsoft.com/windows) **One‑click creation of web shortcuts with real favicon icons on Windows** This is a Chrome extension + native messaging host that lets you create desktop shortcuts for any website with its original favicon, all from your browser toolbar. --- ## ✨ Features - **One‑click** — just click the extension icon on any page and a shortcut is created. - **Real favicon** — the icon is extracted from the website and embedded into the shortcut. - **Flexible saving** — choose between asking for a folder each time or saving to a default folder (configurable). - **Native host** — the shortcut is created by a small Python script (compiled to `.exe`) that runs locally. - **No extra dependencies** — everything is packed into a single installer. --- ## 📦 Installation (two steps) ### Step 1: Install the Native Host 1. Download the latest release archive from [Releases](https://github.com/Borisovith/WebShortcutCreator/releases). 2. Extract the folder `WebShortcutCreator` anywhere on your PC. 3. Run `Setup.bat` **as Administrator** (right-click → "Run as administrator"). - This will copy the host files to `%LocalAppData%\WebShortcutCreator` and register the host in the Windows registry. - The script may ask for admin rights to add the extension to Chrome policy (so it stays enabled). 4. Wait until the window closes automatically – do not close it manually. ### Step 2: Install the Chrome Extension 1. Open Chrome and go to `chrome://extensions/`. 2. Enable **Developer mode** (toggle in the top‑right corner). 3. Drag and drop the `shortcut_extension.crx` file (from the release archive) onto the extensions page. 4. Confirm installation by clicking **Add extension**. 5. **Pin the extension** to your toolbar: click the puzzle icon (extensions) and click the pin icon next to "Web Shortcut Creator". > **Important:** Pinning prevents unintended downloads when right‑clicking the icon. --- ## ⚙️ Configuration Right‑click the extension icon and choose **Options**. There you can set: - **Ask every time** – a folder picker dialog will appear when you create a shortcut. - **Save to default folder** – shortcuts are saved immediately to the folder you choose (default is `Desktop`). --- ## 🖥️ System Requirements - Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 - Google Chrome (any recent version, preferably latest) - .NET Framework (usually pre‑installed on Windows) - No Python required – the host is pre‑compiled. --- ## 🔧 Troubleshooting - **Right‑click triggers a download?** → Make sure the extension is **pinned** to the toolbar (see installation step 2). - **Shortcut not created?** → Check that the host is registered: look for `HKCU\Software\Google\Chrome\NativeMessagingHosts\com.shortcut.creator` in Registry. - **Extension not staying enabled?** → Re‑run `Setup.bat` as Administrator to add the Chrome policy. --- ## 📝 Detailed Instructions (Russian) For a detailed step‑by‑step guide in Russian, see [INSTALL_RU.md](INSTALL_RU.md). --- ## 📄 License This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE). --- ## 🙏 Acknowledgements - Built with [Chrome Extensions Manifest V3](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/mv3/) - Uses [Tkinter](https://docs.python.org/3/library/tkinter.html) for folder selection dialogs. --- *Happy shortcutting!* 🚀