A Chrome extension to close duplicate tabs.

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Version
1.1
Update
September 16, 2024
Size
21.15KiB
Developer
Category
Users
85
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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Close Duplicate Tabs Extension

Keep your browser organized and clutter-free with the Close Duplicate Tabs extension. This simple yet powerful tool automatically identifies and closes duplicate tabs, helping you manage your browsing sessions more efficiently.

Features:

Automatic Duplicate Detection: The extension scans your open tabs and closes any duplicates, ensuring you only have unique tabs open.
One-Click Operation: Easily manage your tabs with a single click on the extension icon.
Lightweight and Efficient: Designed to be lightweight and efficient, the extension runs seamlessly in the background without impacting your browsing performance.
User-Friendly Interface: A clean and intuitive interface makes it easy for anyone to use.
How It Works:

Click on the extension icon in the Chrome toolbar.
The extension will automatically detect and close any duplicate tabs.
Enjoy a more organized and efficient browsing experience.
Why Use Close Duplicate Tabs?

Boost Productivity: Spend less time managing your tabs and more time focusing on what matters.
Reduce Clutter: Keep your browser neat and organized by eliminating duplicate tabs.
Improve Performance: Fewer open tabs can lead to better browser performance and lower memory usage.
Permissions:

The extension requires access to your tabs to identify and close duplicates.

Support and Feedback:

We value your feedback! If you have any suggestions or encounter any issues, please reach out to us through the support page.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Close Duplicate Tabs", "version": "1.1", "description": "A Chrome extension to close duplicate tabs.", "permissions": [ "tabs" ], "commands":{ "close": { "description":"Close duplicate tabs" }, "_execute_action":{ "suggested_key": "Alt+U" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Close Duplicate Tabs extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Close Duplicate Tabs extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Close Duplicate Tabs 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 Close Duplicate Tabs extension file

Select and download the Close Duplicate Tabs 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 Close Duplicate Tabs 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 Close Duplicate Tabs 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 Close Duplicate Tabs 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 Close Duplicate Tabs extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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