Open in Sidebar
Open in Sidebar Chrome Extension
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- storage
- sidePanel
- contextMenus
- declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
- webRequest
- favicon
- *://*/*
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Extension summary
The "Open in Sidebar" extension revolutionizes browsing by allowing you to load any webpage in a convenient sidebar view. Access web content while reading without switching tabs with a click or keyboard shortcut. Drag and drop links or use the built-in address bar for seamless navigation. Enhance productivity by opening online tools like text editors or dictionaries in the sidebar. Reset the view with a single click or load new pages by pasting URLs. Note that some pages with CSP headers may have limitations, but future updates aim to address these.
Features: Loads any webpage in a convenient sidebar view Activate the sidebar with a click or assigned keyboard shortcut Drag and drop links or use the built-in address bar for seamless navigation Access web content while reading without switching tabs Enhance productivity by opening online tools like text editors or dictionaries in the sidebar Intuitive interface with an address bar for easy URL tracking Reset the view with a single click Load new pages by pasting URLs into the address bar Search for dropped text with your preferred search engine (e.g. Google, Bing, or DuckDuckGo) Supports split view (two panes)
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated.- Effectively provides a split screen experience within the Chrome browser.
- Easy to use and customizable features.
- Works well for specific applications, such as chatGPT and Google Gemini.
- Minimal hassle compared to other similar extensions.
- Users appreciate the additional navigational features like back, forward, and refresh.
- Some users experience issues with links, such as 'google refused to connect'.
- Lack of persistence for pages in the sidebar when turned off and on again.
- Confusion around usability and setup for some users.
- Request for additional features like bookmarks for quick access.
- Split screen functionality
- Customization options
- Ease of use
- Issues with certain links
- Desire for enhanced features like bookmarks
User reviews
Roland, 2024-11-22 
Grail Media, 2024-11-14 
Charles Zhu, 2024-09-13Extension safety
Risk impact
Open in Sidebar requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Open in Sidebar has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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