Automatically closes inactive tabs after a specified time period

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1.1
Update
November 14, 2024
Size
20.15KiB
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8
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1 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Tabs
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Auto-Close Old Tabs Extension

Auto-Close Old Tabs

Automatically manage your browser tabs and reduce memory usage by closing inactive tabs after a customizable time period.

Key Features:
• Automatically closes inactive tabs after your chosen time period (1 hour to 1 week)
• Track and restore recently closed tabs with a single click
• See which tabs were closed automatically vs. manually
• Simple toggle to enable/disable auto-closing
• Clean, intuitive interface
• Minimize browser memory usage
• Keep your workflow organized

How It Works:
Set your preferred inactivity timeout, and the extension will monitor your open tabs. Tabs that haven't been active for the specified duration will be automatically closed. Don't worry about losing important tabs - the extension keeps track of recently closed tabs, allowing you to quickly restore any that you still need.

Perfect for:
• Users who frequently work with many open tabs
• Anyone looking to reduce browser memory usage
• People who want to maintain an organized browsing experience
• Those who occasionally lose track of their open tabs

All tab management happens locally on your device - no data is sent to external servers.

Free up your browser's resources and keep your workflow organized with Auto-Close Old Tabs!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Auto-Close Old Tabs", "version": "1.1", "description": "Automatically closes inactive tabs after a specified time period", "permissions": ["tabs", "storage", "alarms"], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Auto-Close Old Tabs extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Auto-Close Old Tabs extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Auto-Close Old Tabs 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 Auto-Close Old Tabs extension file

Select and download the Auto-Close Old Tabs 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 Auto-Close Old Tabs 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 Auto-Close Old Tabs 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 Auto-Close Old Tabs 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 Auto-Close Old Tabs extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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