Type something once into a search field > Open multiple tabs using different keywords in a URL

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Suppose one has a pre-set of search terms but searches multiple websites.

Search terms:

  • blueberry muffins
  • lemon tart
  • apple pie

Is there a way where a single search term can be typed into a website and multiple search tabs open up with the different pre-defined search terms :point_up_2: typed into that same field?

The URLs for searching websites look similar, except they have different "search terms" in the URL. For example:

  • https://www.allrecipes.com/search?q=blueberry+muffins
  • https://www.foodnetwork.com/search/blueberry-muffins-
  • https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/search?query=blueberry%20muffins#all_indices

This can also be useful in a job search where one could search a corporate website for multiple different jobs

Search terms

2

To further explain the question suppose you're a "program manager" but are also searching for "project manager" or "program director" jobs, essentially all the same thing except different titles.

Is there a way to search a corporate website (not a job search website) for multiple job titles all at once? Prompt a shortcut once into a field and have 3 different search tabs populate with pre-defined search terms?

3

Yes, you’ll want to use loops (for each, collection of lines in), with variables and open url actions. I’d recommend having a go at it yourself first.

4

Hey Teddy,

This is a simple one, although you need to know of and understand the various bits and pieces...

Concatenating variables may also be useful.

Set Variable to Text.kmactions (470 B)
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-Chris

5

@ccstone Chris sir can you break this down for me Barney style. I'm still a noob to KM.

How do I access 'lines in collection,' 'search and replace action', and 'open a URL action'?

Thank you

6

@vincent_ardern sir can you screenshot what you are referring to? I can't seem to find it.

7

Did you examine the links I provided links to those items in Keyboard Maestro Wiki?

8

Yes, but I still don't understand how to create a workflow to search a field with multiple keywords. Can you break it down for me please?

9

Nyet...

Explanations are worthless when someone doesn't yet have the vocabulary to understand them.

Don't worry, you'll get there. In the meantime a good example goes a long way.

Download: Multi-Site-Search with Multiple Search Terms v1.00.kmmacros (29 KB)

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System Information
  • macOS 10.14.6
  • Keyboard Maestro v10.2

Keep in mind that I just spent about two hours of my time on you, and when you ask questions like this one that kind of time is required to give a good answer.

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@ccstone Thank you Chris. I'll reverse engineer the example and read these again

  • Lines In collection
  • Search and Replace action
  • Open a URL action

I hope my question provides value to other readers

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