Move On Up

Quickly go up one level in any URL. Click the icon or use a shortcut. Smart modes, context menu, and instant customization. 🚀

🏁 Jump straight to the parent page of any URL in a single click! Move On Up is a smart, minimalist Chrome extension that helps you move up one level in the current tab’s URL. Whether you’re deep in a folder path or lost in query parameters, one click or keyboard shortcut gets you back on track. ⬆️ Click the extension icon ⌨️ Use the shortcut 🖱️ Right-click for context menu options Perfect for developers, content navigators, productivity fans, and anyone who values speed and control over their browsing experience. ⸻ 🚀 Core Features 🔗 Smart URL Navigation Move up through the URL structure in 4 distinct modes: • Standard: go up 1 level • Root: Go back to homepage (/) instantly. • Keep query: Go up 1 level, keep query/hash. • Param mode: Clean one query param at a time, then hash, then path. You choose how it works! ⸻ ⚙️ Clean, Customizable Options All in a lightweight options page: • 🎛️ Pick your default navigation mode. • 🔔 Enable/disable redirect notifications (toast). • 🖱️ Show/hide context menu. • 💡 Shortcut guide included. • ⚡ Instant live changes—no need to reload anything. ⸻ 🖱️ Context Menu: Right-Click on page or on the extension icone Enable it if you like, or hide it entirely: • 🆙 1-time switch mode • 🏠 List of all upper URLs Configure it your way in the settings. ⸻ 🔔 Optional Notifications Know where you’re going—see a toast notification with the new URL after each redirect (only if you enable it). ⸻ ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcut • Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + U • Mac: Cmd + Shift + U ⸻ 🖼️ No Popup Needed Clicking the icon = direct action. No popups, no extra clicks, no clutter. ⸻ 🛠️ Technical Details • ✅ Manifest V3 compliant. • 🧼 No frameworks: pure vanilla JS (ES6+), HTML, and CSS. • 💾 Uses chrome.storage.local for instant persistence. • 📦 Integrates Chrome APIs: contextMenus, notifications, commands, action, tabs. Lightweight, fast, private, and efficient. ⸻ 🧑‍💻 How to Use 1. Click the icon in your Chrome toolbar → Jump up in the URL 🚀 2. Use the shortcut → Same action, hands on keyboard. 3. Right-click the page → Choose from smart context menu options. 4. Change behavior instantly in the options page: • Go to chrome://extensions • Find Move On Up → Click “Details” → Click “Extension options” ⸻ ✨ Customization = Instant Feedback Every toggle or selection: • 🧠 Applies immediately • 💡 Reflects your personal preference • 💾 Is saved persistently (thanks to chrome.storage.local) You’re always in control. Nothing is permanent unless you want it to be. ⸻ 🔐 Permissions Breakdown We ask for only what we truly need: • tabs: Modify the current tab’s URL. • storage: Save your settings. • contextMenus: Right-click actions. • notifications: Toast after redirection. • commands: Keyboard shortcut support. ✅ No tracking ✅ No external scripts ✅ No data collection ⸻ 🧩 Technologies Used • Chrome Extensions API (MV3) • JavaScript (ES6+) • HTML5 + CSS3 • Chrome-specific APIs: • tabs, commands, storage, notifications, contextMenus, action Built to be fast, clean, and future-proof. ⸻ 🤝 Contributions Welcome We love ideas! 💬 Open an issue 📥 Submit a PR Let’s make Move On Up smarter together. https://github.com/onlybets/move-on-up ⸻ 🪪 License MIT License. Free to use, fork, and improve. ⸻ 🙏 Credits & Inspiration Made with ❤️ by David Demri Inspired by everyone who ever wished there was a “..” button in Chrome like in a file browser. ⸻ 💡 Use cases? • Developers debugging deep URLs • SEO specialists trimming parameters • Writers browsing documentation folders • Casual users escaping query string hell • Power users combining shortcuts and context menus 📌 If you’ve ever clicked the URL bar to delete a part of a link, this extension is made for you. ⸻ 🚀 TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) • 🖱️ Click the icon: Go one level up in URL • ⚙️ Options: Choose how the “move up” works • 🔔 Toasts & context menu: Optional • ⌨️ Keyboard shortcut: Customizable • 🧼 Pure JS, no tracking, super fast • 🎯 You stay focused. We handle the navigation.