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Open-Sourced Chrome Extension to Save, Organize and Switch Bookmarks
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- DeepHorus
LeoTabs, a new open-source tab manager and keyboard switcher for Chrome and Edge, has been released on GitHub by developer ringlochid. The extension helps users save tabs as collections, organize them into spaces, and reopen projects when ready. It is available under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, with the repository currently showing five stars and 34 commits.
The tool addresses tab overload. Instead of juggling dozens of open tabs, users can find a tab quickly through a visual switcher or by searching open tabs, saved links, and recently closed pages. LeoTabs also supports saving work by project, with links, groups, colors, and notes stored in collections. Spaces allow users to separate different areas of work.
Key features include auto-update to keep saved links in sync with open tabs, drag-and-drop organization, grouping by website, sorting, and closing duplicate tabs. The extension also provides recovery options such as undo, reopening recently closed pages, and restoring snapshots from Timeline or collection version history. Users can export their library as backup JSON, bookmark HTML, or Markdown, and import saved links and backups.
The project includes documentation, a user guide, a website, and contribution guidelines. Its open-source nature means developers can inspect the code, report issues, and submit pull requests; the repository already lists four open pull requests. The MPL-2.0 license permits modification and redistribution, encouraging community involvement.
For users concerned about browser performance and privacy, an open-source tab manager offers transparency compared to closed alternatives. LeoTabs is designed for both Chrome and Edge, making it accessible to a wide audience. The extension's focus on keyboard switching and project-based organization may appeal to developers and power users.
As the project is still early-stage, future development will depend on community feedback and contributions. The maintainer has provided a changelog and security policy, signaling a commitment to ongoing maintenance. If adoption grows, LeoTabs could become a useful alternative to built-in bookmark managers and proprietary tab extensions.
