Cut down on the number of duplicate tabs you have open.
TabPolish Extension
Ensure that you have no duplicate tabs in each Chrome window (unique tabs).
Also allows bulk moving tabs to and from Chrome windows, along with sorting.
Release History:
* v0.7.0 - 2019/05/15
* persist tab sort option (default is now 'By URL, Desc')
* move 'Select All' checkbox below active tabs
* v0.6.0 - 2018/11/14
* allow sorting tabs by url or domain
* move options into drop-down
* add help link
* adjust and condense ui to accommodate options
* v0.5.6 - 2017/11/27
* skip tab activation if no tabs were closed
* v0.5.5 - 2017/11/25
* fix another ui issue
* v0.5.4 - 2017/11/25
* simplify ui layout
* fix overflow due to line height and bootstrap default style with many tabs
* v0.5.3 - 2017/11/25
* add pref for search param uniqueness.
* fix issue with tab not being closed due to incorrect query.
* v0.5.2 - 2017/11/24
* fix regression with url uniqueness comparison and add prefs governing what makes a tab url 'unique.'
* ui tweaks
* v0.5.1 - 2017/11/24
* switch from angular to react
* switch to bootstrap 4
* smarter tab polishing
* quicker tab move to new window (via adoption)
* tab icon in select tab dropdown and various other ui tweaks
* v0.4.2 - 2017/11/14
* ignore windows not of type \"normal\" for tab source and target queries (apps, modals, etc)
* v0.4.0 - 2015/01/25
* angular app re-write
* change to bootstrap 3 styling
* v0.3.0 - 2014/08/18
* allow selecting tabs to move between windows, or into a new window.
* v0.2.0 - 2014/06/13
* add preference page and popup that allows choosing which tab to close
* v0.1.0 - 2014/06/11
* initial support for closing duplicate tabs, unique to each chrome window
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install TabPolish extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install TabPolish 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 TabPolish extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install TabPolish extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download TabPolish extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a TabPolish 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 TabPolish Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the TabPolish extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the TabPolish extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for TabPolish 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 TabPolish 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 TabPolish extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install TabPolish 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 TabPolish extension file
Select and download the TabPolish 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 TabPolish 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 TabPolish 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 TabPolish 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 TabPolish extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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