A scratch space for your new tab page

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Version
1.2.5
Update
October 13, 2024
Size
1.22MiB
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361
Rating
4.85714 ★
Manifest Version
3
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TabSpace Extension

A beautiful new tab replacement that gives you your very own scratch space to help you stay organized and focused.

Treat it as your own little scratch space in the comfort of your new tab page. Text is saved as you write and your notes and tasks never leave your computer.

It features a prominent spatial visualization for all of your tasks that helps you prioritize what's important, rich text formatting and natural language due dates.

Tabspace is open source! Found an issue or want to contribute a feature? Check out the code on Github!

https://github.com/jackyzha0/tabspace
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "TabSpace", "description": "A scratch space for your new tab page", "version": "1.2.5", "manifest_version": 3, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }, "icons": { "16": "logo192.png", "48": "logo192.png", "128": "logo192.png" }}
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How to download and manually install TabSpace extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install TabSpace 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 TabSpace extension file

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

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User reviews

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Ron Sheridan (ID: 0000007cfcd66726) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/03/2022 I've been using this Extension for a few weeks now and I now use it many times a day, I never have a issue deciding where to paste things I need to save for some reason... Thank you Jacky! Please let me know if you decide to evolve the product. All the best!

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Faisal Sayed (ID: 0000003e2fc288c7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/06/2022 Extremely useful!

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Luke (ID: 000000966ba7770b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/04/2022 I'm so into this!!!!

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Ishan Shah (ID: 0000005da3882993) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/03/2022 Jacky makes the greatest tools for thought I've ever seen.