smartTab

smartTab is a Chrome extension designed to enhance tab management, providing users with efficient tools to save, restore, and organize their browsing sessions. Public: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/smart-tab/ncnlpfkljbdoknakjhajcbmbnhcjoocl?utm_source=ext_app_menu

smartTab Screenshot

Installation

  1. Clone the repository: 
    git clone https://github.com/xiafei571/smartTab.git
  2. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
  3. Enable “Developer mode” (top right corner).
  4. Click “Load unpacked” and select the smartTab directory.

Features

  1. Automatic Tab Saving: Easily tidy up all your currently open tabs with a single click
  2. Tab Restoration: Easily reopen previously closed tabs.
  3. Organized Tab List: View closed tabs in a clean, organized list.
  4. Individual Tab Deletion: Remove specific tabs from the saved list.
  5. Bulk Clear Option: Clear all saved tabs at once.
  6. Expanded View: Access a full-window view of all closed tabs.

Project Structure

  • manifest.json: Extension configuration and permissions.
  • background.js: Background processes for tab management and storage.
  • popup.html & popup.js: Main extension interface and its functionality.
  • closed_tabs.html & closed_tabs.js: Full-page view of closed tabs and its logic.

Usage Guide

  1. Install smartTab in Chrome.
  2. Click the smartTab icon to access recently closed tabs.
  3. Click on a listed tab to reopen it.
  4. Remove individual tabs using the “clear” button.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve smartTab. Feel free to submit pull requests or open issues for enhancements or bug reports.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.