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Life & fun · December 1, 2022

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I am building a Safari Web Extension to switch tabs efficiently

I like the tab-switching behaviour in Chrome/Firefox and wanted Safari to have something similar. Another wish of mine was for it to be a web extension that feels native to the browser vs an app extension that looks out of place. After waiting long enough, I decided to build one myself. A little preview of Tap Tab - https://taptab.manibatra.xyz. The web extension APIs for managing tabs are pretty locked down in Safari, but I have already found a lot of value in using the extension. Some of the features that I find very useful(in the middle of building a few of these) : -…

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In plain words

Tap Tab is a Safari web extension that enables efficient tab switching using keyboard shortcuts and fuzzy search, similar to functionality in Chrome and Firefox. Designed for Safari users who want a native browser extension rather than a standalone app, it allows quick navigation between open tabs, switching between two recent tabs, and managing tabs through pinning, muting, and closing options. The extension prioritizes keyboard-driven workflows for users who frequently work with multiple tabs.

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I like the tab-switching behaviour in Chrome/Firefox and wanted Safari to have something similar. Another wish of mine was for it to be a web extension that feels native to the browser vs an app extension that looks out of place. After waiting long enough, I decided to build one myself. A little preview of Tap Tab - https://taptab.manibatra.xyz. The web extension APIs for managing tabs are pretty locked down in Safari, but I have already found a lot of value in using the extension. Some of the features that I find very useful(in the middle of building a few of these) : - Driven by keyboard shortcuts. I can see the tabs I have open at a glance and switch between them. - Fuzzy search to quickly filter down to the tab you want. - Quick switching between two tabs. - Ability to pin, mute, and close the tab right from the extension. Say hello, and tell me what features you would like the extension to have!! You can follow the updates on Twitter- https://twitter.com/ManiBatra23.

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