Tab Panel - Feature Introduction

What is Tab Panel?

Tab Panel is a powerful tab organization tool that helps you categorize and manage your browser tabs efficiently. Our attention is limited - even with hundreds of tabs open, we only focus on a subset at any given time. We typically work on stage-based tasks like fixing a bug or looking up a recipe, where focused attention is crucial. Tab panels solve this by displaying only the tabs you care about, eliminating distractions and improving focus.

The Problem We Solve

Information Overload: Modern browsers can hold hundreds of tabs, but our cognitive capacity is limited. When everything is visible, nothing stands out.

Context Switching: Different tasks require different sets of tabs. Mixing work research with personal browsing creates mental overhead.

Stage-Based Work: Most tasks have distinct phases - research, implementation, review. Each phase needs different tabs, but traditional browsers show everything at once.

Core Features

Built-in Panels (Free for All Users)

• All Tabs: Shows all open tabs across all windows
• Active Tabs: Displays only non-suspended (active) tabs, hiding background tabs that have been put to sleep by the browser
• Recent Tabs: Shows recently visited tabs for quick access

Custom Panels (Premium Feature)

Note: Custom panel creation requires a premium subscription. Free users can use the three built-in panels.

• Temporary Panels: Automatically deleted when all tabs are closed - perfect for short-term tasks
• Favorite Panels: Persist even when tabs are closed, with saved URL restoration for recurring workflows

Auto Cleanup for Temporary Panels

Temporary panels are perfect for research sessions and project-based work. When all tabs in a temporary panel are closed, the panel is automatically removed, keeping your interface clean and organized.

Flexible Panel Layout

Customize your workspace by configuring panel positioning. Right-click the panel area to choose whether panels appear on the left or right side of the tab list, optimizing your workflow based on your preferences.

Key Capabilities

• Focused Attention: Show only relevant tabs for your current task
• Context Isolation: Keep work, research, and personal browsing separate
• Quick Switching: Move between different contexts with one click
• Tab Persistence: Save and restore important tab collections
• Visual Organization: Choose icons and colors for easy recognition
• Flexible Positioning: Display panels on left or right side of browser
• Drag-and-Drop Management: Add tabs to panels via drag-and-drop or right-click menu

Benefits

• Reduced Cognitive Load: Focus on what matters by hiding irrelevant tabs
• Better Task Management: Organize tabs by project, stage, or context
• Improved Productivity: Find relevant tabs instantly without scrolling
• Distraction-Free Work: Eliminate visual noise from unrelated tabs
• Workflow Optimization: Create repeatable tab collections for common tasks

How It Improves Your Workflow

Instead of managing 50+ tabs in one view, you might have:

• Research Panel: 8 tabs with documentation and references
• Development Panel: 5 tabs with code repositories and tools
• Communication Panel: 3 tabs with email and team chat
• Personal Panel: 4 tabs with shopping and news

Each panel shows only what you need for that specific context, dramatically reducing mental overhead and improving focus.