Effortlessly open any website in your web browser's sidebar – streamline your workflow instantly!

Latest Version

Version
1.2.10
Update
December 9, 2024
Size
379KiB
Developer
www.stefanvd.net
Category
Users
7,000+
Rating
4.51282 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Bahasa Indonesia
Bahasa Melayu
Deutsch
English
English (Australia)
English (UK)
English (United States)
Filipino
Français
Kiswahili
Nederlands
Norsk
Tiếng Việt
Türkçe
Català
Dansk
Eesti
Español
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Português (Portugal)
Română
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čeština
Ελληνικά
Српски
български
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मराठी
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తెలుగు
ಕನ್ನಡ
മലയാളം
ไทย
አማርኛ
‫العربية
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
日本語
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Storage
SidePanel
DeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
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Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel Extension

Are you tired of constantly switching between tabs while working or browsing the web? With the Page Sidebar browser extension, you gain instant access to a customizable sidebar that allows you to effortlessly drag and drop your favorite websites and view them side by side. Streamline your workflow, eliminate unnecessary tab-switching, and take control of your online experience today!

The Page Sidebar is a lightweight and useful add-in designed to elevate productivity. With this tool, you can effortlessly drag and drop your favorite websites into the sidebar, creating a convenient hub for quick access. Moreover, when you drag a highlighted text into the sidebar, it will automatically search for that keyword in your favorite search engine. No need to open new tabs or interrupt your workflow – the information you need is right at your fingertips in the sidebar.

Browser extension features:
◆ Browsing Experience:
Open any webpage seamlessly with a robust web browser sidebar view. Whether reading a Wikipedia article, watching a YouTube video, write in a text editor, coding, split-view your calendar, translating a word, shopping, or responding to emails, enhance your browsing experience, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or any other AI conveniently accessible in the sidebar, etc.
◆ Multi-Tab Sidebar
Easily open and manage multiple pages within a single sidebar. For example, open Notion, Todoist, Trello, and Google Translate, and effortlessly switch between tabs.
◆ Prevent Accidental Tab Closure
Enable a warning to prevent tabs from closing accidentally when you click the \"x\" icon.
◆ Context Menu
Access the context menu by right-clicking to seamlessly open any link in the side panel. And selected text to open the side panel search page.
◆ Pinned Side Panel:
The side panel remains open until you choose to close it, allowing for convenient reference and effortless page comparison within a single window.
◆ Drag and drop:
Easily drag and drop links and text for efficient navigation.
◆ First Page:
Customize the initial home page displayed in the side panel for a tailored browsing experience.
◆ Navigation Bar:
- The home button to reset the view with a single click to the default page or your custom home page
- Utilize the search box in the navigation bar for quick URL tracking, with search terms automatically using the default search engine. Additionally, paste URLs directly into the search box to open websites in the side panel, streamlining your browsing workflow.
- Designate the position of the navigation bar at the top, bottom, or hidden for a personalized interface.
◆ Customizable Search Engine:
Enjoy customizable search engine options, including Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Baidu, and Yandex.
◆ Custom Toolbar Icon:
Select your preferred toolbar icon in either light or dark mode, adapting to your visual preferences.
◆ Resizable Side Panel
You can adjust the width of the side panel by grabbing the edge, either increasing or decreasing its size.
◆ Define custom keyboard combinations to activate the sidebar swiftly
◆ Support for Dark Mode

Project Information:
https://www.stefanvd.net/project/page-sidebar/browser-extension/

Required Permissions:
◆ \"contextMenus\": Add a context menu to instantly open the side panel.
◆ \"sidepanel\": Allow the website to be visible in the side panel.
◆ \"storage\": Save settings locally and sync with your web browser account.
◆ \"declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess\": Allow all websites to be viewed in the side panel.

Note:
CSP headers have been customized to allow this page to be viewed in the sidebar.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"short_name": "__MSG_name__","homepage_url": "https://www.stefanvd.net/support/","description": "__MSG_description__","author": "Stefan vd","icons": {"16": "images/icon16.png","24": "images/icon24.png","32": "images/icon32.png","48": "images/icon48.png","96": "images/icon96.png","128": "images/icon128.png"},"default_locale": "en","content_scripts": [{"all_frames": true,"js": ["/scripts/communicate.js"],"match_about_blank": true,"matches": ["*://*/*"],"run_at": "document_start"}],"options_ui": {"page": "options.html","open_in_tab": true},"version": "1.2.10","name": "__MSG_namefull__","background": {"service_worker": "scripts/background.js"},"side_panel": {"default_path": "panel.html"},"action": {"default_title": "__MSG_name__"},"commands": {"_execute_action": {"suggested_key": {"default": "Ctrl+Shift+P","mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+P"}},"toggle-feature-openweb": {"suggested_key": {"default": "Ctrl+Shift+N","mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+N"},"description": "__MSG_titelcurrenttab__"}},"offline_enabled": true,"minimum_chrome_version": "114","host_permissions": [""],"permissions": ["contextMenus","storage","sidePanel","declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess"],"optional_permissions": ["bookmarks"],"storage": {"managed_schema": "schema.json"}}
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How to download and manually install Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel 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 Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel 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 Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel 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 Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel 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 Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel 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 Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel extension file

Select and download the Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel 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 Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel 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 Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel 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 Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel 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 Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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