Effortlessly organize and manage multiple projects or tasks by saving and restoring entire browsing sessions.

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Version
1.2.0
Update
December 4, 2024
Size
268KiB
Developer
Category
Users
159
Rating
4.2 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Permissions
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TabGroups
ActiveTab
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Edge Workspaces Extension

Edge Workspaces empowers Chrome users with advanced tab management:

* Preserve context: Save and restore entire browsing sessions
* Reduce clutter: Keep your browser organized by project or task
* Improve focus: Easily switch between different work contexts
* Automatic saving: Never lose your place with continuous workspace updates
* Keep in sync: Your workspaces stay in sync across computers via Google sync

Install Edge Workspaces to take control of your tabs and boost your productivity.

Ad-free and free to use, forever!
This extension is open source. Check out the GitHub repository: https://github.com/Elec0/chrome-edge-workspaces

## How to Use ##

## Creating a Workspace ##
1. Open the extension popup by clicking the icon in the toolbar (pinning the extension is recommended).
2. Click the \"+\" icon to open the new workspace modal.
3. Select either \"New workspace\" or \"New workspace from window\".
4. Enter a name for the workspace.
5. Click \"OK\".
6. A new Chrome window will open with the New Tab page.
7. All tabs in the current window will be saved to the workspace as you work.
8. Close the window when finished.

## Opening a Workspace ##
1. Open the extension popup.
2. Click on a workspace to open it.
3. The saved tabs will be opened in a new Chrome window.

## Managing Workspaces ##
- Click the trashcan icon to delete a workspace.
- Click the pencil icon to rename a workspace.

## Saving Workspaces as Bookmarks ##
- Ensure \"Save workspaces to bookmarks\" option is checked in Settings.
- Workspaces will now be copied to \"Other bookmarks -> Edge Workspaces (read-only) -> [Workspace Name]\".
- Note that changes to the bookmarks will **not** be reflected in the workspaces themselves, as they are just a copy.
- When installing a new version, make sure to open old workspaces at least once to allow for them to be saved as bookmarks.

## Importing/Exporting Workspaces ##
1. Open the extension popup.
2. Click the hamburger icon to open the settings window.
3. Click \"Export\" to save all workspaces to a file.
4. Click \"Import\" to load workspaces from a file.


### Changelog ###
## v1.2.0 ##
- Add syncing of workspaces across computers, when signed in to Google sync

## v1.1.0 ##
- Add ability to save a copy of workspaces as bookmarks
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Edge Workspaces extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Edge Workspaces 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 Edge Workspaces extension file

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

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