Adds a little Browser-Button which opens a Window in which you can order, arrange and highlight Tabs and Windows and much more

Latest Version

Version
1.3.2.3
Update
June 25, 2013
Size
108KiB
Developer
heithe.com
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.12903 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
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Tab-Sidebar Extension

Visit my Website/Blog for further details: http://www.heithe.com

# Update from 1.3 to 1.3.2 - Changelog inside Extension
- Fixed Favicon-Bug
- Added ability to change the title of a separator - a click on it rotates the title from a predefined list which can for now be defined only through the javascript-console:
localStorage.tab_sidebar_sep_titles = JSON.stringify([\"title1\", \"title2\", \"title3\", \"and so on\"])
- Added ability to change the top-marging of the separators through javascript-console:
localStorage.tab_sidebar_sep_margin_top = \"10px\"
- Some minor bug-fixes

# Update from 1.2 to 1.3 - Changelog inside Extension

This Extension opens a new Window after clicking on its button which can be used Sidebar-like.
In this Window you will find all Windows and Tabs sorted in Tabs/Registers from which you can drag'n'drop them inside and between Windows.
You can also create/remove Tabs/Separators/Windows, make them Active, resort them, and so on.
To bring a Window to front, just double-click the Window-Tab.

The main Idea was to create a little Sidebar in which Tabs can be marked (click the heart-icon) as important to find them faster between the not-so-important-but-keep-them-open-Tabs.
The 2nd Problem I had was that i often use my primary monitor in portrait mode and get in troube with the Tab titles who shrink because of the many tabs I have open.
Now I can use this Extension on my secondary monitor and use it instead of the Chrome-Tabbar and so I'm always able to read the Tab titles.

Thats it for now, if you would like to give feedback, found bugs or have feature-requests please write me a mail: heithe01+chrtsb at gmail dot com
If you like this Extension, please rate it and share it with others :)
If you don't like it because of a missfunction or anything else, please contact me before down-voting so I can fix the problem ;)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "background": { "scripts": [ "js/background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "img/icons/tab_sidebar_logo_16.png", "default_title": "Open the Tab-Sidebar-Window" }, "description": "Adds a little Browser-Button which opens a Window in which you can order, arrange and highlight Tabs and Windows and much more", "icons": { "128": "img/icons/tab_sidebar_logo_128.png", "16": "img/icons/tab_sidebar_logo_16.png", "48": "img/icons/tab_sidebar_logo_48.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Tab-Sidebar", "permissions": [ "tabs", "chrome://favicon/" ], "version": "1.3.2.3"}
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How to download and manually install Tab-Sidebar extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Tab-Sidebar extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Tab-Sidebar 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 Tab-Sidebar extension file

Select and download the Tab-Sidebar 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 Tab-Sidebar 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 Tab-Sidebar 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 Tab-Sidebar 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 Tab-Sidebar extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Hanjeong Jo (ID: 0000003e78bb59e8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/23/2023 Love this extension.

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benjamin957957 (ID: 000000d91cbfc66b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/29/2022 Love this extension.

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Franky Van Gogh (ID: 000000e0e826a480) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/11/2020 it's unbeliavably useful when you open so many pages that the chrome not displaying it on the tab. it's worth the five star.

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独立 (ID: 000000659df69cec) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/01/2020 十分有用的插件

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AngieH Chaosomi Pechvogel (Chaosomi) (ID: 000000c8a7c84117) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/05/2020 ich hab erwartet, dass eine Tabsidbar, diese Tabs dann auch nur in der Sidebar öffnet, doch das trifft nicht zu, diese Sidebar ist nur Beilast, auch nicht benutzerfreundlich ist, dass es keinen deutschen Text zur Benutzung gibt. Schade, diese Sidebar hat eigentlich noch viel Potential.Aber das gibt es wohl nur für Aufpreis was ich mir nicht leisten kann.