Quickly - Smart Sidebar & Tab Manager

Arc-style sidebar with smart tab management, real-time indicators, drag-drop organization, and keyboard shortcuts.

Quickly – Arc Sidebar Experience for Chrome with Advanced Tab & Link Management Quickly is a powerful Chrome extension that brings the intuitive, organized sidebar experience of the Arc browser to Google Chrome. Designed for power users who demand intelligent tab management, advanced link organization, and enhanced productivity, Quickly transforms your browser into a focused, customizable workspace with real-time intelligence. Whether you're a developer, student, content creator, or business professional, Quickly helps you manage links, tabs, bookmarks, and folders with unprecedented efficiency — all in a beautiful sidebar that's always within reach. --- KEY FEATURES 🎛️ Three Powerful View Modes • Active Links View: See all currently open tabs in one place - both from pinned links AND Chrome bookmarks – Real-time synchronized view of what's actually open – Visual indicators show which tabs are from pinned links (📌) vs bookmarks (🔖) – Quick tab focus - click any item to instantly switch to that tab – Read-only smart view - no editing, just pure tab management – Perfect for multitasking and keeping track of your workflow • Pinned Links View: Your persistent workspace with permanent link collections – Unlimited folder nesting for complex organization – Full CRUD operations - create, rename, delete, duplicate – Drag-and-drop reorganization with visual indicators – Auto-save with intelligent debouncing – Default view mode on first launch • Bookmarks View: Native Chrome bookmarks integrated into the sidebar – Access your existing Chrome bookmarks without leaving the sidebar – Full folder hierarchy support – Create, edit, and organize bookmarks directly – Seamless sync with Chrome's bookmark system – Import your existing bookmarks library • Smart Mode Switching: Use Ctrl+1, Ctrl+2, Ctrl+3 to instantly switch between views • Session Memory: Automatically remembers your last active view mode --- 🎯 Smart Tab Management with Real-Time Intelligence • Live Tab Status Indicators: Visual feedback shows which tabs are active, open in background, or closed – Green = Currently active tab (with animated pulse effect) – Orange = Tab open in background – No dot = Tab closed or not yet opened – Hover tooltips show detailed tab information • No More Duplicate Tabs: Open a tab once — we focus it next time automatically • Intelligent Tab Reuse: Click to focus existing tabs, Ctrl+click or middle-click to open new ones • Automatic Tab Grouping: All sidebar-opened tabs organize into a "Quickly" group • Silent Background Tab Opening: Control your workflow with modifier keys • Real-Time Synchronization: Instant updates when you open, close, or switch tabs • Performance Optimized: Debounced updates (100ms) prevent UI lag during rapid tab switching • Tab State Memory: Persists tab status across browser sessions 🔄 Temporary Links Management (Unique Feature!) • Automatic Detection: Quickly detects when you open tabs that aren't in your pinned links or bookmarks • Smart Lifecycle: Temporary links auto-expire after customizable duration (default: 30 minutes) • Configurable Settings: – Auto-save temporary links to pinned links before expiry – Adjust maximum temporary link count (default: 50) – Customize expiry duration per your workflow – Enable/disable automatic cleanup • Quick Conversion: Right-click any temporary link to permanently pin it • Background Cleanup: Automatic cleanup runs every 5 minutes to remove expired links • Memory Efficient: Prevents clutter while preserving your important tabs • Visual Distinction: Temporary links clearly marked in Active Links view 🗂️ Advanced Organization System • Unlimited Folder Nesting: Create deep hierarchies to organize your links exactly how you want • Drag-and-Drop Anywhere: Move folders and links effortlessly with visual indicators – Drag links from Chrome's address bar or tab strip directly into folders – Auto-expand folders on hover during drag operations – Precise drop indicators show exactly where items will land • Smart Context Menu: Right-click any item for rename, delete, duplicate, or nested creation • Inline Editing: Windows-style rename with F2 or click-to-edit • Auto-Save Everything: Changes persist automatically with intelligent debouncing ⌨️ Power-User Keyboard Navigation • Arrow Keys: Navigate through your entire sidebar hierarchy • Enter/Space: Open links or toggle folder expansion • F2: Quick rename for selected items • Delete: Remove items with confirmation • Ctrl+N: Create new link (nested in selected folder) • Ctrl+Shift+N: Create new folder (nested in selected folder) • Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y: Undo/Redo your actions • Ctrl+F: Powerful search with real-time results • ?: Toggle keyboard shortcuts help overlay • Escape: Close menus and overlays 🔍 Advanced Search & Discovery • Real-Time Search: Find links and folders as you type • Intelligent Highlighting: Search terms highlighted in results • Categorized Results: Separate sections for folders and links • Search Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl+F to instantly focus search • Clear Visual Feedback: Know exactly how many results match your query 🎨 Modern, Beautiful Interface • Arc-Inspired Design: Clean vertical sidebar with elegant light blue gradient • Smooth Animations: Polished expand/collapse transitions and hover effects • Visual Hierarchy: Clear indentation shows folder structure at a glance • Favicon Display: Website icons with intelligent fallbacks • Responsive Layout: Adapts to your content and screen size • Status Animations: Delightful bounce effects when tabs change state 🔐 Private & Flexible Storage • Choose Your Storage Mode: – Chrome Sync Enabled: Sync your data across Chrome browsers on different devices – Local-Only Storage: Keep everything private on your device using IndexedDB • Nothing leaves your device without your permission • Smart Auto-Save: Changes persist with 500ms intelligent debouncing • Folder State Memory: Remembers which folders were expanded or collapsed • Import & Export: Back up or transfer your entire sidebar configuration • Fallback Sample Data: New users get helpful examples to get started ✨ Enhanced User Experience • Comprehensive Validation: Smart URL normalization with auto-protocol detection • Duplicate Prevention: Warns you before creating duplicate names • Circular Nesting Protection: Prevents impossible folder structures • Toast Notifications: Clear feedback for all actions and errors • Tab Status Tooltips: Hover over indicators to see detailed tab information • Performance Optimized: Handles 1000+ links smoothly with virtual rendering • Developer-Friendly: Built with React, TypeScript, and Redux for reliability � Native Chrome Bookmarks Integration • Full Bookmarks Access: View, create, edit, and delete Chrome bookmarks directly from sidebar • Folder Hierarchy Support: Complete folder structure with unlimited nesting • Real-Time Sync: Changes instantly sync with Chrome's native bookmark system • Drag-and-Drop Organization: Move bookmarks between folders with visual indicators • Import Existing Bookmarks: Access your entire Chrome bookmarks library • Unified Search: Search across both pinned links and bookmarks simultaneously • Context Menu Integration: Right-click for bookmark-specific actions • Tab Status Indicators: Bookmarks show live tab status just like pinned links • Seamless Switching: Toggle between pinned links and bookmarks with Ctrl+2/Ctrl+3 --- PERFECT FOR 👨‍💻 Developers & Designers • Organize documentation, tools, and frameworks by project • Keep localhost servers, GitHub repos, and API endpoints accessible • Create project-specific workspaces with nested folder structures • Quick access to dev tools, Stack Overflow threads, and reference sites 🎓 Students & Researchers • Organize academic papers and research by topic, course, or semester • Group reference materials, lecture notes, and assignment links • Track reading lists and research sources with folder hierarchies • Keep course materials separated and easily accessible 🎨 Content Creators & Marketers • Organize social media tools, platforms, and inspiration by campaign • Group client projects with dedicated folders • Manage content calendars, analytics dashboards, and creative tools • Quick access to stock photo sites, design tools, and reference materials 💼 Business Professionals • Organize dashboards, CRM systems, and productivity tools by project • Create client-specific folders with all relevant links • Manage meeting links, documents, and collaboration tools • Quick access to email, calendar, and communication platforms --- WHY CHOOSE QUICKLY? ✅ Three-Mode System: Active Links + Pinned Links + Bookmarks in one unified sidebar ✅ Unique Temporary Links: Automatic detection and management of temporary tabs (no other extension has this!) ✅ Real-Time Intelligence: Live tab status indicators with animated visual feedback ✅ Arc-Style Experience: Beautiful sidebar navigation inspired by Arc browser, now in Chrome ✅ Native Bookmarks: Full Chrome bookmarks integration with real-time sync ✅ Keyboard-First Design: Every action accessible with 15+ keyboard shortcuts ✅ Zero Tab Clutter: Smart tab reuse + automatic cleanup prevents duplicate tabs ✅ Privacy-Focused: Local-first storage with optional sync — you control your data ✅ Advanced Organization: Unlimited nesting, drag-drop, and smart folder management across all modes ✅ Power User Features: Context-aware UI, comprehensive validation, and intelligent workflows ✅ Modern Architecture: Factory-based Redux, TypeScript, React, modular services ✅ Performance Optimized: Handles 1000+ links smoothly with debounced updates and virtual rendering ✅ Active Development: Regular updates based on user feedback and feature requests --- WHAT'S NEW IN V2.0 �️ Three-Mode Sidebar System (MAJOR) • Active Links: Unified view of all open tabs from pinned + bookmarks • Pinned Links: Your persistent workspace (default view) • Bookmarks: Native Chrome bookmarks integration • Smart mode switching with Ctrl+1/2/3 keyboard shortcuts • Session persistence remembers your last active mode 🔄 Temporary Links Management (UNIQUE) • Automatic detection of non-pinned/non-bookmarked tabs • Configurable auto-expiry with smart cleanup • Quick conversion to permanent pinned links • Background cleanup scheduler runs every 5 minutes • Memory-efficient with configurable limits �🎯 Live Tab Status System • Real-time visual indicators for all tab states • Animated pulse effects for active tabs • Performance-optimized debounced updates (100ms) • Tab status tooltips with detailed information • Works across all three view modes 🔖 Native Bookmarks Integration (MAJOR) • Full Chrome bookmarks access in sidebar • Complete CRUD operations for bookmarks • Real-time sync with Chrome's bookmark system • Drag-and-drop between bookmark folders • Unified search across pinned + bookmarks ⌨️ Enhanced Keyboard Navigation • Complete keyboard control with 15+ shortcuts • Mode switching: Ctrl+1/2/3 for Active/Pinned/Bookmarks • Smart nested item creation from keyboard • Context-aware actions based on selection and mode • Keyboard help overlay with ? key 🔍 Advanced Search with Source Indicators • Real-time search with instant results • Global search across pinned links AND bookmarks • Visual source indicators: 📌 pinned vs 🔖 bookmarks • Categorized and highlighted search results • Keyboard-accessible search workflow (Ctrl+F) ✨ Refined User Experience • Context-aware UI: Add buttons disabled in Active Links (read-only) mode • Comprehensive validation and error handling • Toast notifications for user feedback • Improved drag-drop with better visual indicators • Auto-save with intelligent debouncing (500ms) • Session state persistence across reloads 🏗️ Architectural Improvements (MAJOR) • Factory-based Redux slice system for code reuse • Context-aware state management (pinned/bookmarks/unpinned) • Middleware architecture for sync and cleanup • Service layer for tab, link, and bookmark management • Performance optimizations for 1000+ links • Type-safe TypeScript implementation throughout • Modular component architecture with feature flags --- GETTING STARTED 1. Install Quickly from Chrome Web Store 2. Click the Quickly icon in your toolbar (or pin it for easy access) 3. Create your first folder to organize your links 4. Add links by typing URLs or dragging from tabs 5. Explore keyboard shortcuts by pressing '?' 6. Customize your workflow with nested folders 7. Enjoy smart tab management with real-time indicators --- TIPS & TRICKS 💡 Use Ctrl+1 to see ALL open tabs (Active Links view) - great for multitasking! 💡 Ctrl+2 for your permanent workspace (Pinned Links) - your default organized view 💡 Ctrl+3 to access Chrome bookmarks without leaving the sidebar 💡 Let Quickly auto-manage temporary tabs - they'll expire and clean up automatically 💡 Right-click temporary links in Active view to permanently pin them 💡 Drag tabs directly from your tab strip into the sidebar to save them 💡 Use Ctrl+N to quickly create links nested in the selected folder 💡 Press F2 to instantly rename any selected item 💡 Use Ctrl+F to search across BOTH pinned links and bookmarks simultaneously 💡 Watch the status dots to track which tabs are open (works in all three modes!) 💡 Create deeply nested folders for complex project organization 💡 Use middle-click to open links silently in the background 💡 Configure temporary link settings: expiry duration, max count, auto-save before expiry 💡 Active Links view is read-only - perfect for focus without accidental edits 💡 Search results show 📌 for pinned links and 🔖 for bookmarks --- SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Quickly is actively developed and improved based on user feedback. We're constantly adding new features and refinements to make your browsing experience better. 📧 Feature Requests: Share your ideas for new features 🐛 Bug Reports: Help us improve by reporting issues ⭐ Reviews: Love Quickly? Leave us a review! ❓ Help: Press '?' anytime to see keyboard shortcuts Join thousands of users who have transformed their Chrome browsing experience with Quickly's intelligent sidebar and smart tab management. --- COMING SOON 🌙 Dark mode theme and visual customization 🤖 AI-powered tab organization and auto-grouping suggestions 📊 Usage analytics and productivity insights 🔗 External service integrations (Notion, Pocket, Raindrop.io) ⏰ Scheduled tasks: Open specific tabs at set times 🏷️ Tag system for advanced organization 🔄 Undo/Redo system (factory-based infrastructure already built!) 📈 Tab history and analytics dashboard 🎨 Custom themes and sidebar width adjustment --- Quickly brings structure, intelligence, and clarity to Chrome. If you're looking for a bookmark manager, tab organizer, or Arc-style sidebar with real-time intelligence — try Quickly today and experience the future of browser organization. 🚀 Transform your Chrome browsing. Install Quickly now! ---