This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by yhc
Tired of messy tab chaos? Meet CyhTabs — a tiny, fast browser extension that saves your window as named tab groups and restores them instantly.
💡 Why I Built It
Every time I switched tasks, I hated losing my browsing context — dozens of tabs scattered everywhere.
I wanted something that’s:
- Instant to use
- Privacy-first (no remote servers)
- Lightweight and safe
So I built CyhTabs, a simple browser extension that saves and restores tab groups locally — with a single click.
⚙️ What It Does
- 🏷️ Save & name your tab groups (title + timestamp)
- 🚀 One-click restore (open all group tabs in a window)
- 💾 Local-only storage (nothing uploaded)
- 🧩 Lightweight popup UI
No clutter, just productivity.
🧭 Quick Start
🔸 Firefox (recommended)
- Install from Mozilla Add-ons: 👉 https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/cyhtabs/
- Pin the icon and try saving your first group!
🔸 Chrome / Edge
- Download from GitHub Releases: 👉 https://github.com/Yinhao-c/CyhTabs/releases
- Go to
chrome://extensions/→ enable Developer mode - Click Load unpacked → select the folder containing
manifest.json - Pin the extension and test Save → Name → Restore
🌟 Why It's Useful
- Restore your entire research/work session anytime
- Keep your workflow private — all data stays local
- No signup, no sync, no background bloat
🧠 Under the Hood
- Uses
chrome.storage.local(and Firefox equivalent) - Built with Manifest V3 service worker model
- Event-driven background for reliability and low memory
- Minimal permissions for security
If you want to peek under the hood, all code is open and commented in the repo.
🧩 For Developers
// Simple example: restore saved group
chrome.storage.local.get("groups", ({ groups }) => {
groups.forEach(group => {
group.urls.forEach(url => chrome.tabs.create({ url }));
});
});
🧰 Troubleshooting
- Popup blank? → Right-click → Inspect → Console for errors
- Missing groups? → Check your browser’s storage settings
- File an issue with steps & a short GIF if possible
🤝 Contribute
GitHub Repo → https://github.com/Yinhao-c/CyhTabs/
Issues, PRs, and feedback are always welcome!
Contact → yihac1@outlook.com
🌈 Final Thoughts
If you juggle multiple projects or research topics, give CyhTabs a try.
Install it, save your sessions, and take back control of your tabs.
If you find it helpful, please ⭐ the repo or leave a short review on AMO — it helps more users discover it!
👉 Firefox Add-on Page
👉 GitHub Repository
Built with love and too many tabs 💻
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by yhc
yhc | Sciencx (2025-10-18T18:39:51+00:00) How I Built CyhTabs — A Minimal, Privacy-Friendly Tab Manager That Just Works. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/10/18/how-i-built-cyhtabs-a-minimal-privacy-friendly-tab-manager-that-just-works/
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