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A modern, privacy-focused Chrome extension that automatically suspends inactive tabs to save memory and CPU
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## Background
This extension is an open-source successor to:
- **The Great Suspender** - A popular tab suspension extension that was unfortunately compromised when sold to a third party who inserted problematic code.
- **The Marvellous Suspender** - A trusted alternative that reached end-of-life as Chrome transitions to Manifest V3.
The Awesome Suspender is built from the ground up using Manifest V3, incorporating the best features of its predecessors while maintaining a strong focus on security, privacy, and code transparency.
## Features
- 🔄 Automatic tab suspension after configurable inactivity period
- 🛡️ Smart suspension rules:
- Never suspends pinned tabs
- Protects tabs with unsaved form inputs
- Respects tabs playing audio
- Keeps active tabs running
- Works offline
- URL whitelist support
- ⌨️ Keyboard shortcuts for quick actions
- 🎨 Light/Dark theme support
- 📊 Session management with 30-day history
- 🔍 Context menu integration
- 🔄 Chrome sync support for settings