Quickly switch tabs using the omnibar
What is OmniTab?
OmniTab is a Chrome extension that allows you to quickly switch tabs using the omnibar. By typing 'o' in the address bar and tapping space, you can activate OmniTab search. Simply type in the name of the tab you want to find and press enter. With OmniTab, finding tabs is easier and faster than ever before.
Extension stats
By: James Kwan
Rating: 4.31
(13)
Creation date: 2013-02-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 65.18K
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Extension summary
OmniTab lets you search your tabs with the omnibox. To start, you type in the keyword "o" in the address bar, and tap space to activate OmniTab search. Then, type in the name of the tab that you want to find and press enter.
User reviews
The best of the category!
Does work, but could be much better.
1. You'll just jump to one of the open tabs that matches the query
2. You can't select any other match.
3. There's no way to preview where you'll go
4. The extension has access to all your tabs, but isn't open sourced like Fauxbar.
Fast, simple, and effective. Does what it says on the box. ;-)
Feature requests
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1. I really wish I could set a keyboard shortcut for this. Personally, Sublime Text has me used to typing Ctrl+P for this functionality.
2. One other problem I have with this is that I often forget what tabs I have open and end up with a bunch of duplicates; this extension doesn't solve that problem because I have to be explicitly searching for an existing tab in order to find it. Would be nice if this extension would integrate with the Omnibox's regular search functionality. (Although I realize that might not be possible due to limitations of Chrome's API.)
Extension safety
Risk impact
OmniTab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
OmniTab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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