Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What’s GOshorts!?

GOshorts! is a super‑light browser extension that lets you jump to your favorite sites in a flash. Just type the keyword (default is “go”) plus your shortcut in the address bar—and boom, you’re there.

2. How do I install GOshorts!?

To install GOshorts!, head over to the Chrome Web Store, search for “GOshorts!”, click “Add to Chrome” (or “Add to Browser”), confirm any prompts, and you’re all set.

3. How do shortcuts work?

Type “go” followed by space or TAB than your shortcut in the address bar and confirm with Enter. If it matches something you’ve saved, GOshorts! will take you there. If not, you’ll see search results for what you typed.

4. Can I change the default keyword?

Not right now—the default “go” keyword is fixed. But stay tuned: we’re looking at adding a customization option in a future release!

5. How do I add new shortcuts?

Open the extension’s settings, enter your shortcut and the URL, hit “OK,” and voilà—a new shortcut is saved and ready to use.

6. How do I edit or delete shortcuts?

In your shortcuts list, click the pencil icon to edit or the trash can to delete. You’ll get a quick confirmation prompt before anything disappears.

7. How does CSV import/export work?

You can export your shortcuts to a CSV file (with “shortcut” and “url” columns) or import them back in. During import, we skip duplicates and any invalid entries, then show you a summary.

8. What if CSV import fails?

Double‑check that your CSV is formatted correctly and only contains valid data. If you still hit snags, look for hidden characters or file corruption.

9. Is GOshorts! mobile‑friendly?

GOshorts! is mainly optimized for desktop browsers. The UI adapts to smaller screens, but address‑bar shortcuts may be limited on mobile devices.

10. What do the icons do?

The pencil icon lets you edit a shortcut, and the trash can deletes it. The logo in the header is, well, just a logo—and the BuyMeACoffee button lets you support the creator.

11. What if I type a shortcut that doesn’t exist?

You’ll be redirected to a search page using whatever you typed as the query.

12. Where are my shortcuts stored?

They’re saved in Chrome’s sync storage (chrome.storage.sync), so they follow you across all your devices when you’re signed in.

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