Switch between the tabs with ease

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
September 24, 2016
Size
99.18KiB
Developer
Category
Users
313
Rating
4.2 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Http://*/*
Https://*/*

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TabSwitcher Extension

While you are working on something, number of opened tabs can quickly grow out of hand and when that happens trying to find the relevant tab can easily waste a few seconds of your time; and without any doubt every second that harms your productivity counts. TabSwitcher tries to fix this by letting you

## How to Use

After installing, press `CTRL+SHIFT+K` or `CMD+SHIFT+K` to show the tab switcher
You can press enter or use mouse key to navigate to tab
Also you can press semicolon i.e. `;` key on any tab to close that tab

## Features

- Apply fuzzy filter over the opened tabs
- Swiftly switch between the tabs
- Close any irrelevant tabs during the filter
- Leave your mouse alone; extension has shortcut for activation, switching tabs, closing them etc

## Roadmap

[x] Activation by shortcut
[x] Fuzzy search for tabs
[x] Closing tabs
[x] Switching tab
[] Pin/Unpin selected tab using shortcut
[] Save current session/selective tabs with name e.g. type `>save Session Name` to save current session and then `>sessions` to list all the sessions and restore any sessions
[] Options page, themes and modify shortcuts
[] Tweet any tab using shortcut
[] Use ES6 with babel
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "TabSwitcher", "short_name": "TabSwitcher", "version": "1.0.1", "manifest_version": 2, "author": "Kamran Ahmed", "description": "Switch between the tabs with ease", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/kamranahmedse/tab-switcher", "icons": { "16": "assets/icons/icon16.png", "48": "assets/icons/icon48.png", "128": "assets/icons/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "TabSwitcher", "default_icon": "assets/icons/icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install TabSwitcher extension for Chrome

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

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

If you ever need to manually install a TabSwitcher 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 TabSwitcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install TabSwitcher 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 TabSwitcher extension file

Select and download the TabSwitcher 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 TabSwitcher 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 TabSwitcher 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 TabSwitcher 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 TabSwitcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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King Taylor (ID: 0000002d7e6ee253) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/18/2021 when I press "ctrl + shift + k" nothing happens

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Dan Hammond (ID: 000000ad2a3042b0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/01/2019 This extension is truly amazing! It reminds me of "ctrl+t" on ReSharper. Thanks for the awesome implementation.

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Valentin Dimitrov (ID: 000000b26b442146) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/18/2018 CTRL + SHIFT + K does not work on Windows 10 and Chrome version 70 The idea is great

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Sukbeom Kim (ID: 0000000ac7a348f3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/16/2018 Great !!

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Farooq Ahmed (ID: 0000007ac3446e32) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/18/2018 I really liked the idea but for some reason I wasn't able to use it. Nothing happends on CTRL + SHIFT + K. Very sad!