New note in every new tab. Capture thoughts faster.

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Version
0.8
Update
March 11, 2019
Size
116KiB
Developer
Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
4.16393 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Tab Notes Extension

Unlike other similar apps, this one allows you to keep more than one note.

✔ Different note in each tab, not the same note everywhere.

✔ (new!) Dark mode.

✔ Search all notes quickly.

✔ No permissions. No accounts. No motivational quotes.

✔ Offline & private. Notes never leave your computer.

✔ Lightweight & fast. Pure javascript, no bulky frameworks.

✔ Back up notes in text form in one click.

✔ Manage and open your notes from anywhere in Chrome.

✔ First line is the tab title. Favicon changes based on amount of text.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Tab Notes", "description": "New note in every new tab. Capture thoughts faster.", "version": "0.8", "offline_enabled": true, "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "16": "images/notes_16.png", "128": "images/icon_128.png" }, "chrome_url_overrides" : { "newtab": "newtab/newtab.html" }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "browser_action/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/notes_48.png" } }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "common/notesStorage.js", "common/settingsStorage.js" ]}
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How to download and manually install Tab Notes extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Tab Notes 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 Tab Notes extension file

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

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User reviews

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Commander (ID: 0000008ecfe44a62) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/27/2023 This app worked great for me and despite the inconvenience of having to click into the address bar before typing, i got used to it over the 3 years during which I used the app. However, I am trying to import a backup file I had imported earlier and cant figure out how. I would also like to know how to transfer the notes to a different computer (tried coping the extensions folder from C:\Users\User_Name\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 2\Extensions\mhgiefelomcdfcdbknkkohpibdpbdhmo\ and that's not working). Any help will this will be appreciated. Thanks! Please feel free to reach out to thelionhearted2112@gmail.com

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Amit Phansalkar (ID: 0000009ee344bb07) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/26/2022 It's a very useful extension, especially because it saves all the text notes till they are manually removed. I'm reserving one star though, because the extension takes over the focus on Ctrl+t (new tab) and since "note" is not my primary reason to open a new tab, I end up having to click inside the address bar to start typing the search term or the url, which is a MAJOR problem with this extension. In fact between the extension taking control of the address bar, if you started typing in the address bar, half of it goes in the tab note, and if you shift focus again to address bar, the tab note gets saved with that partial url, or search term, which is a noise. At least there should be an option to configure that behavior on/off. Otherwise, and excellent app.

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A Raccoon (ID: 00000006c8c558b7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/04/2022 I love it! but I have 1 suggestion. Allow the keyboard to stay focused to the address bar. I habitually hit CTRL+T and start typing a web address or search query. This is no longer possible with Tab Notes. :(

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Jakob Possert-Bienzle (ID: 000000d7666b3576) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/20/2022 Love the simplicity! However, it does not sync across devices...

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Nick Berger (ID: 0000003faa01634a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/16/2021 Excellent light app, always available. Would be good if it were possible to choose between Tab Note or default when opening new tab