Cycle through last used Chrome tabs using keyboard shortcut.

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2.1
Update
October 24, 2024
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26.5KiB
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3
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CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 Extension

This extension tries to mimic the ALT+TAB behavior from Windows(or Command+TAB in Mac) to allow to switch between open tabs in a Most Recently Used fashion.
It remembers the order in which you switched tabs (made a tab active) and it updates its records so that you can switch to the recently used ones quickly.

Note: Sometimes after updating the extension the keyboard shortcut settings get reset. Hence you might want to set the desired keyboard shortcuts again in the keyboard shortcut settings in the Chrome Extensions page.
Alternatively, navigate to chrome://extensions/shortcuts from your address bar to change shortcuts.


This extension is a fork of a project, made open source in GitHub:
https://github.com/harshayburadkar/clut-chrome-extension

Original extension:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/clut-cycle-last-used-tabs/cobieddmkhhnbeldhncnfcgcaccmehgn

Fork link:
https://github.com/SornrasakC/clut-chrome-extension
(The main purpose is to migrate this extension to Manifest V3)

Default Keys*:
ALT+W: Quick switch
ALT + S: Normal switch
ALT + Shift + S: Normal switch (in opposite direction)
*Keys can be changed in keyboard shortcut settings on the Chrome extensions page.



=Quick switch=:
Use for rapid switching to last tab (by pressing once) or to the second to last used tab(by pressing rapidly twice) and so on.

=Normal switch=:
Use when you want to look for a tab recently used but when you would want to go in a slower pace (needing to glimpse for a bit to see if it is the page you need)

Most other extensions meant to accomplish the same thing don’t work well since there are some limitations/difficulties in the Chrome API. This extension uses some basic algorithms and timers of intervals between key presses to get over these problems. That is the reason there is separate keys for quick and slower switches with different timer settings.

Features:
* Can cycle through ALL open tabs from all Chrome windows in a most recently used order
* Extension DOES NOT need access to any of your visited website's data
* Can work through tabs across different Chrome windows
* Snappy and fast switches
New* Options to only cycle tabs on current active window

FAQ:

- Why are there two sets of shortcuts one for quick switch and one for a slower switch. Isn’t it possible to simplify like ALT+TAB behavior ?
A: There are some restrictions in Chrome API which makes it difficult to implement this feature in the most natural way. The intention was to make this extension work as close to Alt+Tab in Windows (or Cmd+Tab for Mac). Unfortunately due to these limitations though, this extension relies on time intervals in between your key presses. That is the reason there is a concept of quick switch (faster timer) and a normal switch (slower timer).

- Where can I change the shortcut key for switching tabs ?
A: To change shortcut, go to the Extensions pane in your Chrome browser. Press the menu icon
and find the Keyboard Shortcuts option in the list. You can change keyboard shortcuts of your installed extensions and apps here.

Alternatively, you can access and change extension keyboard shortcuts by going to this special address from your browser address bar.
chrome://extensions/shortcuts

Note: Few shortcuts may be not allowed to be set by Chrome if Chrome itself uses that shortcut or the shortcut is needed for system level operations.


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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3", "description": "Cycle through last used Chrome tabs using keyboard shortcut.", "version": "2.1", "short_name": "CLUT", "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage" ], "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "commands": { "alt_switch_fast": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+W", "mac": "Alt+W" }, "description": "Quick switch - Use to switch quickly among last 2 to 4 tabs. (Suggested: Alt+W)" }, "alt_switch_slow_backward": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+S", "mac": "Alt+S" }, "description": "Normal switch backward (Suggested: Alt+S) " }, "alt_switch_slow_forward": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+S", "mac": "Alt+Shift+S" }, "description": "Normal switch forward (Suggested: Alt+Shift+S)" } }, "action": { "default_icon": "icon16.png" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": false }}
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How to download and manually install CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 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 CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 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 CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 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 CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 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 CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 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 CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 extension file

Select and download the CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 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 CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 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 CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 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 CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 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 CLUT: Cycle Last Used Tabs - MV3 extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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