View the recently visited tabs

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Version
1.1
Update
March 24, 2023
Size
116KiB
Developer
Category
Users
163
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
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Tabs
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Tab History Extension

One of the features in Chrome that I really like is the ability to create and customize groups of tabs. It helps me in arranging the tabs based on different parameters.
Despite this feature, lately I found myself drowning in sea of ‘tabs’ in Chrome. I used to open one tab and forget what were the last tabs I was working on opened. I’m sure you must have faced the same issue.

To solve this pain-point, I have created this Chrome extension. It will show the 5 most recently (can be configured to 10) visited tabs for each window. You can directly open the tab from the extension screen itself as well as close them.

How to use the extension ? It's actually very easy.

1. After installation, Pin the extension in the browser.
2. On clicking the extension icon or Keyboard Shortcut (Mac: Command+U, Windows: Ctrl+U), Popup will show top 5 (default) most recently visited tabs for each window.
3. The number of recent tabs to show can be configured to 5 or 10.
4. Select \"All Windows\" to view tabs from all windows. Window ID are identifiers. They will be same for a single window.
5. \"Visit\" action will make the Tab active (even if it's in a different window) and switch the user to that tab.
6. \"Remove action\" will close the tab.
7. Mute/Unmute tabs playing audio. Muted Tabs can be manually reloaded to unmute as well.
8. Privacy: No data (Username, password, email, etc) is collected or shared with external sources. The extension doesn’t work with ‘Incognito mode’.

I intend to make it more user friendly and add more relevant features. Do give it a try and let me know your thoughts.

Keyboard Shortcut to open (Mac: Command+U, Windows: Ctrl+U)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Tab History", "version": "1.1", "description": "View the recently visited tabs", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "index.html", "default_title": "Click to Open or Keyboard Shortcut (Mac: Command+U, Windows: Ctrl+U)" }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+U", "mac": "Command+U" } } }}
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How to download and manually install Tab History extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Tab History 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 History extension file

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

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