An open source tab manager

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Version
2.0.4
Update
August 20, 2018
Size
75.09KiB
Developer
Category
Users
527
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
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Tabio Extension

Made for tab hoarders like you.

• All your tabs in one place
View all of your tabs across all windows in a single list.

• Search by title and url
Quickly find the right tab with fuzzy search.

• Never touch the mouse
Speed up your workflow with keyboard shortcuts.

For more information, visit http://usetabio.com
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Tabio", "version": "2.0.4", "description": "An open source tab manager for Chrome", "author": "Cole Bemis (http://colebemis.com)", "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+K" } } }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon16.png", "24": "icon24.png", "32": "icon32.png" }, "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": ["tabs"]}
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How to download and manually install Tabio extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Tabio extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Tabio extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Tabio extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Tabio extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Tabio extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Tabio Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Tabio extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Tabio extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Tabio extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Tabio extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Tabio extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Tabio extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Tabio extension file

Select and download the Tabio extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Tabio extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Tabio extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Tabio extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Tabio extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Мышб (ID: 0000005e6eec4a1a) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/17/2018 Idea is interesting but dont work on Linux or Windows, because all shortcuts made for MacOS.

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Connor Carraher (ID: 000000f24756134b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/13/2018 This is swell. I like how you can switch tabs even when the tabs are in different windows. wow.

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Peter Gata Ayuba (ID: 0000008c93830060) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/11/2018 Awesome - except one more thing : Viewing all tabs in a tile (with thumbnails) that will be awesome.

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Le Chau Lu (ID: 000000075e08c4d6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/15/2017 Doesn't work for me. Won't change tabs. Chrome Version 61.0.3163.100

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mind your own business (ID: 00000090ebd34e44) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/06/2017 You have made a quite convinient extention, I use it to navigate through > 50 simultaneously opened tabs and Tabio works well! Thanks a lot)