Tab Killer is a Chrome extension that helps manage the number of open tabs by automatically closing inactive tabs after a set period. The extension allows users to whitelist specific websites, preventing them from being closed automatically.
- Auto-close inactive tabs: Tabs that remain inactive for a user-defined period are automatically closed to free up browser resources.
- Whitelisting: Users can add specific URLs or domains to a whitelist, preventing those tabs from being closed even after being inactive.
- Customizable inactivity timeout: Users can set the time period for how long tabs should be inactive before they are closed.
To install and test the extension locally, follow these steps:
- Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/tab-killer.git cd tab-killer - Open Chrome and navigate to the Extensions page:
- Enter chrome://extensions/ in the address bar or go to "Menu" > "More Tools" > "Extensions".
- Enable Developer mode by toggling the switch in the top-right corner.
- Click Load unpacked and select the directory where you cloned this repository.
- The extension will now appear in your list of extensions, and you can use it by clicking the extension icon in the Chrome toolbar.
- Set Timeout: The extension automatically closes tabs after a default period of 10 minutes of inactivity. You can adjust this timeout period through the popup UI by specifying a new timeout value (in minutes).
- Whitelist URLs:
- To prevent specific tabs from being automatically closed, add their URLs to the whitelist through the extension’s popup.
- Enter a URL in the input box and click "Add URL" to add it to the whitelist.
- The list of whitelisted URLs is displayed in the popup, and you can remove them by clicking the "Remove" button next to each URL.
- Auto-close Tabs: Once the timeout is reached, inactive tabs (except those on the whitelist) will automatically close.
manifest.json: Defines the extension's permissions and metadata.background.js: Contains the logic for tracking inactive tabs and automatically closing them after a set period.popup.html: The user interface that allows users to manage the whitelist and set timeout values.popup.js: Handles the logic for adding/removing URLs to/from the whitelist and saving the settings in Chrome storage.
If you'd like to contribute to this project, feel free to fork the repository, create a new branch, and submit a pull request with your changes. Contributions are always welcome!
- Custom Notifications: Notify users before automatically closing a tab.
- Domain-based Whitelisting: Enhance the whitelisting feature to allow entire domains to be whitelisted instead of just specific URLs.
- Pause Feature: Allow users to temporarily pause the automatic closing of tabs.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.