v2.0.0

New Release: Tab Navigator Extension v2.0.0

I'm excited to announce the release of version 2.0.0 of the Tab Navigator extension, bringing several improvements and new features to enhance your browsing experience.

Improvements:

• Migration to Extension Popup:
  • The extension now operates from a popup instead of a content script.
• Search Bar Feature:
  • Added a search bar to quickly find and navigate to tabs.
• Enhanced Compatibility:
  • The extension now works in all types of tabs, including empty tabs and extension pages.
  • Supports multiple Chrome windows.
• Improved UI:
  • A delete button is now shown for hovered and selected tab items.
  • Enhanced hover style for the remove button.
  • Added logic to scroll to the selected item upon selection for better visibility.
• Bug Fixes:
  • Addressed numerous bugs to improve stability and performance.

Updated Key Combinations:

• Show/Hide Popup:
  • Use Alt+H to show or hide the extension popup.
• Show/Hide Search Bar:
  • Use Alt+P to toggle the search bar within the popup.
• Select Tab on Alt Release:
  • Tabs are selected when the Alt key is released, but only if the popup is open and search mode is off.
• Cycle Through Tabs:
  • Use Alt+J or the Down Arrow key to cycle down through recent tabs in both search mode and normal mode.
  • Use Alt+K or the Up Arrow key to navigate up in the overlay in both search mode and normal mode.

Installation Guide:

1. Download the attached zip file of the compiled extension.
2. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
3. Enable "Developer mode" in the top right corner.
4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder of the extension.

Enjoy a more efficient way to manage and navigate your tabs with the updated Tab Navigator extension!

v1.0.0

New Release: Tab Navigator Extension

I am excited to announce the first release of my Tab Navigator extension, designed to streamline your browsing experience with easy tab navigation.

Features:

• Navigator Overlay with Alt+J:
  • Press Alt+J to display the navigator overlay.
  • Continue pressing Alt+J to cycle down through your recently visited tabs.
• Navigate Up with Alt+K:
  • Press Alt+K to move up the list in the navigator overlay.
• Quick Tab Access:
  • Release the Alt key or press Enter to instantly switch to the currently selected tab in the navigator overlay.
  • Click on any tab item to switch to that tab.
• Remove Tabs Easily:
  • Click the remove button in the overlay to close the selected tab.

Installation Guide:

1. Download the attached zip file of the compiled extension.
2. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
3. Enable "Developer mode" in the top right corner.
4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder of the extension.

Limitations:

• The extension does not work in empty tabs, extension pages, on page using above shortcuts, or when the user's focus is not on the page content.

Enjoy a more efficient way to manage and navigate your tabs with my Tab Navigator extension!