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Method 1: Drag and Drop

Simply drag tabs from your browser into the workspace area.

Method 2: Right-Click Menu

Right-click on any tab or web page to access WorkTab options:

• "Add to Workspace" - Choose an existing workspace
• "Create New Workspace" - Create a new workspace with this tab
• "Create rule for this site" - Auto-organize future tabs from this domain

Method 3: Keyboard Shortcuts

Use Alt+Shift+A to add the active tab or Alt+Shift+S to add all tabs to the last used workspace.

Auto-Suggestions

WorkTab automatically detects when you have 5+ tabs from the same domain and suggests creating a workspace to organize them.

• Monitors your open tabs in real-time
• Shows proactive suggestions when patterns are detected
• One-click workspace creation from suggestions
• Dismissible suggestions for flexibility

Domain Rules

Set up automatic routing rules for tabs based on domain patterns.

• Auto-route tabs from specific domains to designated workspaces
• Create rules for common patterns (e.g., all GitHub tabs to "Development")
• Right-click any page to create rules for that site

Tab Suspension

Memory management for inactive tabs to improve browser performance.

• Automatically suspend tabs that haven't been used recently
• Configurable suspension thresholds
• One-click unsuspend all tabs
• Keyboard shortcut: Alt+Shift+Z

Zombie Tab Detection

Find and close inactive tabs that are consuming resources.

• Identifies tabs that haven't been accessed in a specified time
• Configurable detection thresholds
• Bulk close inactive tabs
• Preview before closing

Duplicate Detection

Find and merge duplicate tabs to reduce clutter and improve organization.

• Scans all tabs for duplicates
• Shows duplicate tabs with merge options
• Bulk close duplicate tabs
• Keep the most recently active tab

Auto-Save Sessions

Never lose your work with automatic session backup.

• Automatic saving every minute (configurable)
• One-click session restoration
• Workspace state preservation
• Tab order and grouping maintained

Advanced Search

Powerful search with filters and sorting options.

• Search across workspaces, tabs, and suspended tabs
• Filter by domain, title, or URL
• Sort by relevance, title, domain, last active, or created date
• Save search queries for quick access

Open Quick Switcher

Right-click in empty area to access Quick Switcher

• Fuzzy search across all workspaces and tabs
• Navigate with arrow keys
• Open selected tab with Enter
• Close with Esc

Tab History

Track tab usage over time with detailed analytics.

• Track when each website was last accessed
• Monitor visit frequency and patterns
• Session duration tracking
• Peak usage times analysis

Analytics Dashboard

Comprehensive usage statistics and productivity insights.

• Most visited websites and domains
• Session duration and activity patterns
• Workspace usage statistics
• Time range filtering (Today, Week, Month, All Time)

Comprehensive Settings

Customize every aspect of WorkTab's behavior.

• Autosave interval configuration
• Domain grouping thresholds
• Drag and multi-select behavior
• Toast notification settings
• Zombie tab detection thresholds

Context Menu Integration

Right-click integration for quick workspace actions.

• Add to Workspace - Select from existing workspaces
• Create New Workspace - Instantly create a new workspace with the current tab
• Create rule for this site - Set up automatic organization for future tabs from this domain

Light/Dark Mode

Theme switching with system preference detection.

• Automatic theme detection
• Manual theme switching
• Consistent theming across all modals
• System preference integration

Full Page Interface

Dedicated full-page interface for comprehensive workspace management.

• Full-page workspace view
• Keyboard shortcut: Alt+Shift+F
• Complete feature parity with popup
• Comprehensive workspace management

Responsive Design

Works perfectly on all screen sizes from 500px to desktop.

• Mobile-responsive interface
• Minimum 500px width support
• Touch-friendly interactions
• Optimized for all device types

Is WorkTab free to use?

Yes, WorkTab is completely free to use with no limitations or premium features.

Does WorkTab work with other browsers?

Currently, WorkTab is only available for Chrome and Chromium-based browsers (like Edge, Brave, etc.).

Is my data private?

Yes, all your data stays on your device. WorkTab doesn't collect, store, or transmit any personal information.

Can I sync my workspaces across devices?

Currently, WorkTab stores data locally on your device. Cloud sync features may be added in future updates.

How do I backup my workspaces?

Go to the Backup & Restore section in WorkTab settings. You can export your data as a JSON file and import it later.

Can I customize the auto-save interval?

Yes, you can change the auto-save interval in the Autosave settings. The default is 1 minute, but you can adjust it to your preference.

What happens if I uninstall WorkTab?

Your workspaces and settings will be lost unless you've backed them up. Make sure to export your data before uninstalling.

How do I use the right-click context menu?

Right-click on any tab or web page to see WorkTab options. You can add tabs to existing workspaces, create new workspaces, or set up automatic rules for specific websites.

WorkTab icon is not showing

If you can't see the WorkTab icon in your toolbar:

• Check if the extension is enabled in chrome://extensions/
• Try pinning the extension to your toolbar
• Refresh your browser

Keyboard shortcuts not working

If keyboard shortcuts aren't responding:

• Check if another extension is using the same shortcuts
• Go to chrome://extensions/shortcuts to customize shortcuts
• Make sure WorkTab has the necessary permissions

Workspaces not saving

If your workspaces aren't being saved:

• Check your browser's storage permissions
• Clear browser cache and try again
• Disable and re-enable the extension