chrome-tabs-lord's Introduction

Chrome browser extension for using vertical tabs IN ADDITION to existing horisonal tabs. Should be useful if you have large number of tabs. Inspired by Sidewise extension, which has closed source code.

Key features so far:

Sidebar with tree view of windows and tabs
Possible to close and re-order tabs via sidebar
Possible to quickly move tabs to specific windows via context menu
Windows may have custom names - useful for quickly sending tabs to specific window

Status

** Currently in alpha status, extension is published as private in Chrome Web Store. **

I am using it for myself to identify issues. If you want to play with extension - let me know your Google e-mail so I can add you to the list of testers.

TODOs

Allow to hibernate tabs manually and with timeout. Exclusions should be supported. Maybe different treatment of tabs that have not been used for a very long time.
“Loading” status for sidebar initiation
Allow to change sidebar width, remember the preference
Mass close – window, selected tabs
Weird jumps after closing a tab
Hide window after the only tab is closed in search view
Move sidebar when window moved to another monitor
Alt-Q on focused Sidebar window works weird
Sidebar is captured into browser history
Activate window on Sidebar activation
of total tabs in main extension icon
Update sidebar in batches to avoid "hanging extension" issues with huge number of tabs
Visual feedback on tab loading - e.g. rotating icon