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A Chrome extension that mimics the vertical tabs of the Arc browser.
# Arc-like Vertical Tabs & Bookmarks - Transform Chrome into a Productivity Powerhouse
Tired of getting lost in dozens of cluttered tabs? Craving the sleek, vertical tab experience of the Arc browser but can't leave the Chrome ecosystem?
**Arc-like Vertical Tabs & Bookmarks** is your ultimate answer! 🚀
We've completely reimagined Chrome, introducing a modern side panel that unifies **Vertical Tabs**, **Tab Groups**, and **Bookmark Management**. Say goodbye to the traditional horizontal tab bar and regain control of your browser. Experience focus and efficiency like never before.
🌐 **Official Website**: [https://sidebar-for-tabs-bookmarks.taislife.work/](https://sidebar-for-tabs-bookmarks.taislife.work/)
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## 🔥 Key Features
### 🔗 Exclusive Innovation: Linked Tabs
This is our most powerful feature! When you open a bookmark from the sidebar, we automatically create a **"Link"**.
- **Avoid Tab Clutter**: Click the link icon next to a bookmark to see all tabs opened from it, helping you avoid opening duplicates and saving system resources.
- **Two-Way Sync**: When a tab is closed, the bookmark status updates automatically; when a bookmark is deleted, the linked tab is handled intelligently.
- **Visual Feedback**: A refined link icon appears next to bookmarks, letting you know at a glance which ones are currently active.
### ⚡️ Smart Rendering
Have thousands of bookmarks? No problem!
- **Dynamic Rendering**: Switched from Virtual Scrolling to an efficient Dynamic Rendering mechanism, ensuring smooth performance with better compatibility.
- **Smooth Experience**: Navigate through large bookmark libraries effortlessly without lag.
### 🪟 Cross-Window Management
- **Window Overview**: View tabs from all open Chrome windows directly in the sidebar, not just the current one.
- **Global Search**: Search results include tabs from all windows, allowing for instant navigation across your entire session.
### 🔍 Professional Grade Search
Don't just search—find instantly.
- **Multi-Keyword Filtering**: Supports space-separated keywords (e.g., "google docs work") for precise targeting.
- **Domain Search**: Type a domain (like `github.com`) to instantly filter tabs and bookmarks from specific sources.
- **Smart Highlighting**: Real-time highlighting of matched keywords keeps your visual focus clear.
### 🗂️ Unified Workspace
- **Vertical Tabs**: View full page titles, no longer compressed into tiny icons.
- **Native Group Support**: Perfectly integrates with Chrome Tab Groups, syncing colors and names.
- **Custom Window Naming**: Assign custom names to your windows (e.g., "Work", "Personal") for clearer context.
- **Drag & Drop**: Intuitive management—move items effortlessly between tabs, groups, and bookmark folders.
- **Drag to Save**: Drag a tab into the bookmarks area to save it instantly; drag a bookmark to the tabs area to open it.
- **Reading List & RSS**: Your personal hub for article curation. Sync with the native Chrome Reading List, subscribe to RSS feeds, and manage everything in one place with smart deduplication and sorting.
### 🎨 Premium Design & Customization
- **Custom Background Image**: Personalize your workspace! Upload your own image or use a URL. Fine-tune it with adjustable **opacity** and **blur** for the perfect look.
- **Revamped Settings UI**: Enjoy a modern, organized settings panel with a new **Accordion layout**, making it easier than ever to configure your sidebar.
- **Custom Theme Colors**: Go beyond presets. You now have full control over the main background, accent, and text colors.
- **Focus Mode**: A sleek dark theme with carefully tuned contrast to reduce eye strain.
- **Auto-Expand**: Hover over folders while dragging items to automatically expand the path.
- **Smart Hover**: Action buttons appear only when needed, keeping the interface clean and distraction-free.
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## ⌨️ Full Keyboard Navigation & Shortcuts
- **Native Experience**: Use `Arrow Up`/`Arrow Down` keys to navigate seamlessly between tabs and bookmarks.
- **Micro-Interactions**: Use `Arrow Left`/`Arrow Right` to navigate and trigger internal buttons (like Close, Add to Group).
- **Productivity Shortcuts**:
- `F2`: Instantly rename any tab or bookmark.
- `Delete`: Quickly remove unwanted items.
- `Cmd/Ctrl + I`: Toggle Sidebar.
- `Opt/Alt + T`: Create a new tab next to the current one.
- **Search Integration**: Press `Up` at the top of the list to focus the search bar; press `Down` in the search bar to jump to results.
- **Focus Tip**: Once the sidebar is open, simply press any arrow key to automatically grab focus and start navigating.
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## Privacy & Security
We value your privacy. This extension operates **completely offline**. Your bookmarks, browsing history, and tab information are **NEVER** uploaded to any server.
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**Install now and upgrade your Chrome to a productivity beast! 🌟**
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## Open Source & Community
This is an open source project. If you are interested in contributing, please visit our GitHub repository:
https://github.com/Tai-ch0802/arc-like-chrome-extension
Latest reviews
- Jondeir Junior
- this is so good! I'd pay for this!
- Mohamed Farhan
- I've always loved the vertical tab layout of the Arc browser, but didn’t want to leave Chrome this extension brings the best of both worlds! The sidebar is super intuitive and makes switching between tabs and bookmarks so much easier.
- לירן בלומנברג
- Exactly the Arc-style vertical tabs I wanted clean, fast, and beautifully integrated.