Public Records Search Shortcut Injector

WHAT IT DOES

Public Records Search Shortcut Injector detects names, addresses, or phone numbers you select on any webpage and provides a quick way to search public records for that information. When you select text that appears to be a name, address, or phone number, an overlay button appears or a context menu option becomes available. Clicking it opens a search in your chosen public records database — court records, property records, criminal records, or people search. The tool supports multiple search engines and lets you choose which ones appear in the menu.

WHERE IT RUNS

This extension works on any website across the entire web. It functions on news articles, social media, business listings, government pages, and any page with text. The tool works across all domains and adapts to dynamically loaded content and single-page applications.

HOW TO USE

Install the extension and navigate to any webpage with text. Select a name, address, or phone number — an overlay button appears near the selection with "🔍 Search Public Records." Click the button to open your default search engine, or right-click on the selected text to open a context menu with multiple search engine options. Use the overlay panel to customize the experience: choose your default search engine from Court Records, Property Records, Criminal Records, People Search, Google Search, or White Pages, toggle the overlay button on or off, toggle the context menu on or off, and select which search engines appear in the right-click menu. Press Ctrl+Shift+P as a keyboard shortcut to open the search menu for any selected text.

TECHNICAL SECTION — TEXT SELECTION DETECTION AND PUBLIC RECORDS SEARCH

The extension uses a multi-strategy detection engine to identify selected text that could be a public records query. It scans for patterns containing letters and numbers (suggesting names, addresses, or phone numbers) and validates the selection is not too short or too long. When text is selected, an overlay button is dynamically positioned near the selection using getBoundingClientRect(). The tool also integrates with the browser's context menu, intercepting right-click events to show a custom menu of search engine options. Each search engine is configured with a name, icon, and search URL template. Selected text is URL-encoded and appended to the search URL, and results are opened in a new tab using GM_openInTab. The tool also supports a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+P) for quick access.

THE PANEL — DRAG / PER-SITE POSITION / SNAP / COLLAPSE / RESIZE / ESCAPE

The overlay panel is fully interactive and designed for seamless multitasking. Drag it anywhere on the screen using the handle at the top of the panel; the position is saved per site so it stays where you left it across sessions. The panel includes a snap-to-edge feature that gently anchors the overlay to the nearest screen edge when released. Click the collapse button to minimize the panel to a compact pill showing the current search status; expand it again with a single click. Resize the panel vertically by dragging the bottom-right corner to view more controls. Press the Escape key at any time to instantly close the overlay; it reappears on the next page navigation or refresh.

PLEASE NOTE

This extension requires the free BotGentz companion extension to function, as it provides the underlying content script injection and cross-origin communication framework. No personal data, browsing history, or selected text is stored, transmitted, or shared. Settings are stored locally in your browser using GM_setValue and are never sent to any external server. The extension does not access or store login credentials, financial data, or personally identifiable information. The tool opens searches in third-party public records websites; these sites may have their own privacy policies and terms of service. Public records search results are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. The tool is designed for legitimate research and informational purposes only and should be used in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.