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Clean tab search and management in a permanent side panel, optimized for space and usability.
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**Transform your tab management experience with Side Tab Manager!**
Tab Panel brings Chrome's native tab search functionality to a clean, permanent side panel that's always accessible. Say goodbye to the temporary floating overlay and hello to efficient tab organization.
## 🎯 Key Features
✅ **Always Accessible** - Permanent side panel, no keyboard shortcuts needed
✅ **Clean Design** - Space-optimized interface focused on what matters
✅ **Real-time Search** - Filter tabs instantly by title as you type
✅ **Tab Bar Order** - Tabs display in the same order as your tab bar
✅ **Recently Closed** - Access and restore recently closed tabs
✅ **Smooth Animations** - Polished interactions with no flickering
✅ **Keyboard Navigation** - Full arrow key and Enter support
✅ **Live Updates** - Automatically refreshes as tabs change
## 🚀 Perfect For
- **Heavy tab users** who juggle dozens of tabs daily
- **Researchers** who need quick tab navigation
- **Professionals** working with multiple web apps
- **Anyone** who wants better tab organization
## 🎨 Clean & Minimal Design
Tab Panel features a carefully crafted interface that:
- Saves precious screen real estate
- Shows only essential information (title, favicon, timestamp)
- Matches Chrome's native design language
- Provides smooth, responsive interactions
## 🔒 Privacy & Permissions
Tab Panel requires minimal permissions:
- **tabs** - To list and manage your open tabs
- **activeTab** - To switch between tabs
- **sidePanel** - To create the side panel interface
- **sessions** - To access recently closed tabs
Your browsing data stays completely private and local.
## 💡 How to Use
1. Click the Tab Panel icon in your toolbar
2. The side panel opens with all your tabs
3. Type to search, click to switch, or use X to close tabs
4. Scroll down to see recently closed tabs
5. Click any recently closed tab to restore it
**Keyboard shortcuts:**
- Arrow keys to navigate
- Enter to switch to selected tab
- Escape to clear search
Transform your browsing workflow today with Tab Panel!
## Category
Productivity
## Language
English (United States)
## Tags/Keywords
tabs, productivity, search, management, side panel, navigation, browser, organize, workflow
## Age Rating
Everyone
## Single Purpose Statement
This extension provides a permanent side panel for tab search and management, replacing Chrome's temporary floating tab search overlay.