Bookmarks inactive tabs automatically. Manage tabs, create a reading list and read articles audio player.

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Version
2.0.3
Update
May 12, 2022
Size
17.88KiB
Developer
Category
Users
227
Rating
4.6 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
Bookmarks
ContextMenus
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lesstabs Extension

lesstabs automatically archives and closes tabs that have been opened for too long and then lists them when you open a new tab.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "lesstabs", "version": "2.0.3", "description": "Bookmarks inactive tabs automatically. Manage tabs, create a reading list and read articles audio player.", "homepage_url": "https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lesstabs/gpdnlknekkniebhjbflbcglgibnfcaah/support", "manifest_version": 2, "minimum_chrome_version": "62", "icons": { "128": "icon.png" }, "permissions": ["tabs", "storage", "bookmarks", "contextMenus"], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "active:tabs" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "archive.html" }, "web_accessible_resources": ["icon.png", "readmo.js"]}
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How to download and manually install lesstabs extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install lesstabs 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 lesstabs extension file

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

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User reviews

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Geoff Speedie (ID: 000000ce727f2304) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/10/2021 BRO WE NEED OPTIONS. let me change it to 12 hours or 30 min when i want my pages auto saved. also make an option to auto save and close, or keep open. also divisions for youtube tabs versus other kinds of tabs.

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Viktoria Vigdis (ID: 000000586184f00f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/28/2021 With the new features that let you delete archived tabs it's already much better and helps me enormously. The app is constantly evolving so I will keep using it.

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Àdam Carballo (ID: 000000d0aba03cb4) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/07/2020 I would love to leave it on, but the extension has no configuration (or at least I haven't found it), and the app will remove any tab that was opened for more than 24h, even if the tab is pinned. If it had some kind of configuration, or it didn't close pinned tabs I would use it, otherwise it disturbs my workflow too much. Another small issue, is that the only way to remove archived tabs is to open them, and close them manually. I think there should be some kind of close button next to the archived to tab to remove it directly. Also, the only button to send feedback redirects to a deleted GitHub project (404).