Vortex

In plain words

Vortex is a free, open-source Chrome extension that converts web browsing into an infinite spatial canvas. Websites appear as draggable, resizable nodes with links showing visual connections between them, creating a map of the user's research path. Designed for researchers, students, designers, and writers, it eliminates tab clutter by organizing multiple pages visually rather than in a traditional tab bar.

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From the sources

Vortex is a free, open-source Chrome extension that transforms your browser into an infinite spatial canvas. Websites become draggable, resizable nodes. Links create visual connections. Your research path is always visible. Perfect for: Researchers, students, designers, writers, and anyone who thinks visually and is tired of tab overload. Instead of 100+ messy tabs, it’s an infinite spatial canvas. Every link you click spawns a new node, mapping your journey visually.

Spatial browser extension - browse the web on an infinite canvas with connected nodes - Koushith/vortex

The infinite canvas browser for visual thinkers. Escape tab chaos forever. Vortex is a free, open-source Chrome extension that transforms your browser into an infinite spatial canvas . Websites become draggable, resizable nodes. Links create visual connections. Your research path is always visible. Perfect for: Researchers, students, designers, writers, and anyone who thinks visually and is tired of tab overload. # 1. Clone the repo git clone https://github.com/Koushith/vortex.git cd vortex # 2. Install dependencies npm install # 3. Build the extension npm run build # 4. Load the extension # Go to chrome://extensions → Enable Developer mode → Load unpacked → Select the `dist` folder…from github.com

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