https://github.com/abhigyan126/unload-tab-extension
A chrome browser extension that unloads a tab when its inactive or manually
https://github.com/abhigyan126/unload-tab-extension
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A chrome browser extension that unloads a tab when its inactive or manually
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/abhigyan126/unload-tab-extension
- Owner: Abhigyan126
- Created: 2025-01-24T10:09:04.000Z (9 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-01-24T15:40:41.000Z (9 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-30T10:29:50.494Z (6 months ago)
- Topics: chrome-extension, js, unload, unload-tabs
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 35.2 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Tab Unloader - Chrome Extension
## Overview
Conserve browser resources by intelligently suspending inactive tabs, reducing memory and CPU usage.
## Features
- Suspend individual or multiple tabs
- Preserve original tab URL and title
- Easy tab restoration
- Minimal performance overhead
## Installation
1. Clone repository
2. Open Chrome Extensions
3. Enable "Developer mode"
4. Click "Load unpacked"
5. Select extension directory
## Usage
- Click extension icon to suspend current tab
- Resume suspended tabs with "Reload" button
- Configure exclusions in settings page
## Resource Savings
- Memory: 50-200MB per suspended tab
- CPU: 5-15% reduction per suspended tab
## Technologies
- Chrome Extension API
- JavaScript
- Chrome Storage
## Permissions
- Tab management
- Local storage access