Rotate through your recent tabs with a keyboard shortcut just like Alt Tab or Command Tab on your computer.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0
Update
January 17, 2025
Size
346KiB
Developer
Category
Users
0
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
TabGroups
Scripting
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
Alarms
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AltCue - Tab Switcher Extension

Embrace the chaos of open tabs—no tab archiving required!
We all tend to bounce between just a handful of active tabs, even if we have dozens open in the background. AltCue zeroes in on that reality by presenting your 5 most recent tabs in a convenient popup. Quickly jump to your most relevant tabs and let the rest stay out of sight (and out of mind).

Who Is AltCue For?
- Tab Hoarders who keep dozens (or hundreds!) of tabs open yet only touch a few of them.
- Multitaskers juggling work, research, and entertainment tabs at once.
- Keyboard Ninjas who prefer quick shortcuts to clicking around.
- Anyone looking to corral their tabs without the hassle of shutting them down or stashing them away in hidden lists.

Why AltCue?
- Focus on your working set: We know you probably only juggle a few tabs at a time. AltCue keeps those at your fingertips.
- Stay in your flow: Instantly switch between tabs without leaving the keyboard—no need to hunt through an endless row of tiny tab icons.

Features
- Quick Keyboard Cycling: Press Alt + Q, then press Q repeatedly to rotate through your 5 most recent tabs.
- Close Tabs: When a tab is highlighted, press Backspace to close it.
- Audio Indicator: See which tabs are playing audio before you switch.
- Custom Keyboard Shortcuts: Tailor AltCue to your workflow by mapping any keyboard shortcut to the popup.
- Pointer mode: Prefer the mouse? Click the extension icon to open the popup and use your pointer to switch tabs.

Pro
For power users who switch tabs like it’s an Olympic sport:
- Tab previews: See a quick screenshot before switching—a lifesaver for visual thinkers.
- Dynamic Filtering: Filter by pinned tabs or by tab groups to keep your workspace organized using the Left and Right arrow keys.
- Adjustable Tab List: Reveal more or fewer recent tabs using the Up and Down arrow keys.
- All Windows, One View: Show your recent tabs across all open browser windows in a single list.
- Themes Galore: Give AltCue a look you love with multiple themes inspired by popular browsers and operating systems.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_EXT_NAME__", "description": "__MSG_EXT_DESCRIPTION__", "version": "1.0.0", "minimum_chrome_version": "121", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "tabs", "tabGroups", "scripting", "storage", "unlimitedStorage", "alarms" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "content_script.css", "themes.css" ], "matches": [ "" ], "extension_ids": [ "*" ] } ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "content_script.js" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "24": "icons/icon24.png", "32": "icons/icon32.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_title": "__MSG_EXT_NAME_SHORT__" }, "options_page": "options.html", "commands": { "activate_switcher_next": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Q", "mac": "Alt+Q" }, "description": "Open tab switcher or select next tab." }, "activate_switcher_previous": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+Q", "mac": "Alt+Shift+Q" }, "description": "Open tab switcher or select previous tab." } }}
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