View and search through open tabs and browser history.

Latest Version

Version
2.0.2
Update
May 13, 2024
Size
102KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.86667 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Tabs
History
Storage
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TabStacks: tab and history search Extension

TabStacks is a vertical tab menu that helps you find the content you were looking for. Filter the tabs you have open and TabStacks will list the open tabs that match. If TabStacks can't find an open tab, it searches through your history to see if you had a tab open previously!

TabStacks is designed to be keyboard and screen reader accessible. Press [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[K] to open the menu, start typing to filter your tabs, and use the [DOWN] arrow key to navigate to the tab you want, and [ENTER] to open that tab. You can always use your mouse as well.

You can search through your history during a tab search by pressing [CTRL+SHIFT+S]. You can close a tab by highlighting it in the list using the arrow keys or right-click and pressing [DELETE] or by clicking the close button on the tab.

TabStacks is a high performance and secure extension for Chrome. TabStacks doesn't download external files, doesn't store any information about your activity.

*** UPDATES ***
Version 2.0.2
* Fixed bug where the popup doesn't close on tab change
* Added a settings item to allow the option to hold the popup open

Version 2.0.1
* The default keyboard shortcut for toggling the search is now CTRL+SHIFT+S due to the browser using nearly all possible combinations of CTRL+ a single key.
* The keyboard shortcut key is now configurable, you can modify it in the settings page. Click the gear icon at upper right of the popup to access settings.
* Minor cosmetic updates to the settings page.

Version 2.0
* Tabs shown in the popup are synchronized with the state of the tabs in the browser:
* Title updates are reflected in real-time.
* New or deleted tabs are reflected in the tab list.
* Close tabs using a button on the tab. Close buttons show on hover or focus.
* Tabs display an audio icon if playing audio.
* For audible tabs, clicking the icon will mute and unmute the tab.
* Settings page has been added, click the gear icon top-right to access settings.

Version 1.1.0
* Updated manifest to v3

Version 1.0.8
* Added lazy loading for site icons to speed up rendering
* Reduced requested browser permissions

Version 1.0.7
* Linux support for launching TabStacks from keyboard with [CTRL+SHIFT+K].
* PopupMenu now has a max-height instead of fixed height.
* Fixed bug on Windows where the scroll bar was rendered even if the tabs would not scroll.

Version 1.0.6
* Improved search algorithm for both tabs and history.
* Searches much longer history time period.
* Tabs in the current window always appear at top when popup is opened (User suggestion).
* URLs for tabs appear on focus or mouseover (User suggestion).
* Engineering improvements under the hood to use Web Components for rendering.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "2.0.2", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "TabStacks: tab and history search", "description": "View and search through open tabs and browser history.", "icons": { "16": "img/logo32x.png", "48": "img/logo64x.png", "64": "img/logo64x.png", "128": "img/logo128x.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "19": "img/logo32x.png", "38": "img/logo32x.png" }, "default_popup": "index.html", "default_title": "TabStacks [CTRL+SHIFT+K]" }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+K", "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+K", "mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+K" } } }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "tabs", "history", "storage" ], "content_security_policy": {}}
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How to download and manually install TabStacks: tab and history search extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install TabStacks: tab and history search 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 TabStacks: tab and history search extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install TabStacks: tab and history search extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download TabStacks: tab and history search extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a TabStacks: tab and history search 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 TabStacks: tab and history search Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the TabStacks: tab and history search extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the TabStacks: tab and history search extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for TabStacks: tab and history search 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 TabStacks: tab and history search 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 TabStacks: tab and history search extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install TabStacks: tab and history search 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 TabStacks: tab and history search extension file

Select and download the TabStacks: tab and history search 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 TabStacks: tab and history search 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 TabStacks: tab and history search 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 TabStacks: tab and history search 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 TabStacks: tab and history search extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jko Ggl (ID: 00000031f11a10e2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/11/2022 quite nice, but i'd love to be able to not scroll up when i delete a tab

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Samuele gg (ID: 000000b00bfe818f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/21/2022 Fa quello per cui è stata creata, ma l'utilità dell'estensione è molto limitata nelle funzionalità, "Searchable Bookmarks Manager" è molto più utile. It does what it was created, but the extension's usefulness is very limited in functionality, "Searchable Bookmarks Manager" is much more useful.

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harktu (ID: 000000e05d908696) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/03/2022 close button on tabs would be usefull

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Lautaro Yael Vargas Szczerban (ID: 000000d20e1a677a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/16/2020 I would like to be able to change the shortcuts

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Лапшинов Вячеслав (ID: 000000e12a819196) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/24/2019 Не хватает только счётчика дубликатов и опциональной сортировки по алфавиту.