A very simple extension to move tabs around with your keyboard

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Version
1.1.2
Update
December 13, 2022
Size
8.9KiB
Developer
Category
Users
155
Rating
4.2 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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MoTa Extension

MOTA

INTRODUCTION
MoTa allows you to move and pin your tabs with the keyboard. It is designed to supplement the excellent Vimium (other keyboard shortcut extensions are available), which unfortunately has no support for managing tabs this way. The shortcuts are vi-like.

THE FUTURE
Currently you cannot change the shortcuts for this extension, but if I get many requests for this (or for more friendly shortcuts) at [email protected] (two Ls), I will add this feature. I may also add command repetition (e.g. 3 moves current tab three to the right). Oh, and if Vimium adds this functionality, I will not use this extension myself.

SHORCUTS
: Move current tab to beginning of window
: Move current tab to end of window
: Move current tab left
: Move current tab right
: Move current tab out to new window
: Move current tab in to next window
: Pin/Unpin current tab
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install MoTa extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install MoTa 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 MoTa extension file

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

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User reviews

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Colin Fraizer (ID: 0000009d124b77dd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/11/2019 I use it all the time. It works perfectly on my Mac (macOS 10.15.1 with Chrome 78.0.3904.108).

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Aaron Hellman (ID: 000000011a4288c9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2019 Use this ALL the time

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Ling M (ID: 0000000edd6f7056) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/12/2017 Only extension I found that let's you navigate using hjkl, super intuitive, especially for VIM users. Also the j/k pop in/outs are very useful

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Tramel Jones (ID: 00000023fb307f38) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/17/2015 Love it, use it to break out tabs into new windows, and dock floating tabs into existing windows. All without having to use my mouse

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Ellie Moriarty (ID: 0000000b7e2a7c3b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/28/2013 Use it all the time to pin tabs and move them around. I'm on a Mac and it works perfectly