Classic Microsoft Edge "Tabs Aside" feature

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2.0.5
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August 24, 2023
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1.89MiB
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Rating
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2
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Tabs aside Extension

Classic Microsoft Edge \"Tabs Aside\" feature for Chromium-based browsers
If you’re like me, you often find yourself with a bunch of open tabs. You’d like to get those tabs out of the way sometimes, but they’re maybe not worth saving as actual bookmarks.

In the Edge browser, Microsoft has introduced a new feature called \"Tabs aside\" (or Tab groups) which lets you set tabs aside in a sort of temporary workspace so that you can call them back up later.

Unfortunately, in new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge, the devs decided not to implement this must-have-feature. So, I've decided to create a browser extension which replicates this awesome feature in Chromium-based browsers

## Features
- Familiar UI inherited from legacy Microsoft Edge with some improvements
- Auto Dark mode*
- Now you can restore one tab from collection without removing
- Convenient hotkeys
- Ability to load restored tabs on your demand

## Hey, It's open-source software!
If you know how to improve this extension you can check its GitHub Repository at https://github.com/xfox111/ChromiumTabsAside
Check out release changelog on https://github.com/xfox111/chromiumtabsaside/releases/latest

*Color mode of the extension depends on the color mode of your operating system
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Tabs aside extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Tabs aside 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 Tabs aside extension file

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

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User reviews

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Admin TKRUO (ID: 0000009e0207853f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/17/2022 Казалось бы полезной должна быть, но сколько матов наверное получил автор не зная этого. Во первых в некоторых браузерах типа EDGE есть аналогичная встроенная функция, во вторых оно откладывает все вкладки, А сегодня люди используют группировку вкладок, в итоге сбивает группировку или вообще сессию и то и то не приятно. Придется все возвращать в ручную, а в браузерах типа яндекса сессию уже и не вернете... А функции сохранения сессии в плагине нет...Идея не плохая но до не приятного сирая. Зачем вообще нужно откладывать все открытые вкладки, и почему нет сохранения сессии и добавления названия отложенным вкладкам. тут уж встроенная панель ссылок в браузере актуальнее включаете, создаете категории, подкатегории и сохраняете вкладку вот она и отложена, нет рисков, нет гемора, нет проблем... Но сама идея не плохая...

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xx w (ID: 000000ae3d5a9dbd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/22/2022 很实用! 但是刚才发现了一个问题,当我搁置标签页时弹出一个窗口“标签页无法被搁置. 可能是因为您尝试一次性搁置过多的标签页, 或是先前搁置的标签页过多.”,该如何解决?

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Vince Aggrippino (ID: 00000082e25bb514) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/06/2022 Always alerts _Tabs could not be set aside_ regardless of how many tabs I've selected.

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Shaman Valius (ID: 000000ba87310578) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/19/2022 Браво! Давно искал подобное))) Даже подумывал сделать что-то подобное сам на основе других расширений (накачал их тонну), например onetab, onetabplus и др. (хоть и не шарю в java script вообще). А тут случайно встретил. Чего не хватает: -Закрепления вкладок (чтобы случайно не удалить и при открытии они оставались сохраненными). -Импорт и экспорт (в разных форматах).

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Кирилл Носов (ID: 000000755568ac86) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/28/2021 Шикарно! То, чего очень не хватало, когда Майки убрали функцию из Edge при переходе на chromium. Автору - от души спасибо, всё работает быстро и один в один с той же логикой, что и функция на старом Edge. Спасибо! Разработчикам: огромная просьба добавить сохранение Групп вкладок. Если объединённые в Группы вкладки сохранить (отложить) - то при восстановлении вкладки будут восстановлены без объединения в группы. Было бы очень (!) удобно, если бы при восстановлении вкладок они восстанавливались с учётом того, как были сгруппированы ранее! Очень прошу рассмотреть вопрос.