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TabCycle

by grothkopp

v1.1.0 Updated Feb 25, 2026 113KiB
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Description

A Chrome extension that manages the lifecycle of opened tabs with refresh-time tracking, status-based coloring, intelligent tab sorting, and automatic tab/group cleanup. Features Tab Age Tracking: Tracks how long each tab has been open using global active time or wall-clock time Status Transitions: Tabs progress through Green → Yellow → Red → Gone based on configurable thresholds Special Groups: Ungrouped aging tabs are automatically sorted into "Yellow" and "Red" tab groups Group Zone Sorting: User-created tab groups are color-coded and sorted into zones (Green | Yellow | Red) Auto-Name Unnamed Groups: Unnamed user/extension groups are auto-named after a configurable delay using concise 1-2 word summaries Smart Tab Placement: New tabs are placed contextually based on the active tab's group User Control Preserved: Manual group names, ordering within zones, and tab moves are never overridden Multi-Window Support: Global active time with per-window sorting Session Persistence: Tab ages and statuses persist across browser restarts
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alarms Can schedule periodic background tasks bookmarks Can read and modify your bookmarks storage Can store data locally in your browser tabGroups Can organize tabs into groups tabs Can see your open tabs and their URLs webNavigation Can monitor navigation events

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Version 1.1.0
Updated Feb 25, 2026
Size 113KiB
First Seen Mar 27, 2026