How to Use Tabme
Getting Started
1 Installation
Add Tabme
for newtab to Chrome by visiting the Chrome Web Store and clicking Add to
Chrome.
Once installed, Tabme will replace your new tab page.
If you prefer not to override the new tab page, you can install Tabme
Mini, which has all the same features but appears only when you click its
toolbar icon.
After installation, we recommend pinning the Tabme icon to your browser's toolbar for easy access.
2 Opening Tabme
If you're using "Tabme for new tab" tan simply open a new tab in Chrome. You should see the Tabme
interface instead of
the usual new tab screen.
If you're using Tabme Mini, click the Tabme extension icon in the Chrome toolbar.
3 Quick Tour of the Interface
On the left side of Tabme, you will see an Open Tabs panel listing all the tabs
currently open in your browser window.
On the right side, you'll find your Saved Tabs and Folders area, where you
can organize bookmarks (saved tabs) into folders.
At the top, there's a Search bar that lets you find tabs quickly.
Saving and Managing Tabs
1 Drag and Drop to Save
Whenever Tabme is open, your currently open sites are listed in the left sidebar.
To save one, just drag its title from the Open Tabs list and drop it into a
folder on the right.
You can also drag a tab into the blank New Folder space to create a new
folder on the fly for that tab.
2 One-Click "Stash All"
To save a whole session of many open tabs, use the Stash All Tabs feature.
Click the "stash" button (the box or tray icon at the top of the Open Tabs panel) to stash all
open tabs into a new folder at once.
This is great for when you're finishing a research session or need to quickly clear your
browser.
3 Managing Saved Items
To open a saved tab in a new tab, hold CMD or CTRL and click the saved bookmark. This will open the page in a new browser tab.
If you would rather have saved tabs open in the same tab by default, click Settings and toggle Open bookmarks in same tab.
Organizing with Folders and Colors
1 Creating and Naming Folders
There are two ways to create a new folder:
- Drag and drop method: Drag a tab into the New Folder area
- Add Folder button: Click the "Add Folder" button in the bottom toolbar
Good folder names help — for example, create a folder called Travel Plans for all your trip-related tabs, or Work Project X for a specific project's resources.
Use the "Add Folder" button in the bottom toolbar instead of dragging to the "New Folder" area. This creates the folder in your current viewport, saving you from having to drag it all the way up from the bottom of the page.
2 Color Coding
Assign colors to your folders to categorize and visually distinguish them.
Tabme allows you to pick a color for each folder (for example, blue for work items, green for
personal, etc.).
To color-code a folder, right-click the folder name and select a color, or use the color picker
icon if one is shown on the folder.
3 Spatial Arrangement
You're not stuck with a static list of folders — you can rearrange them in a way that makes sense
to you.
Drag and drop entire folders (grab them by their title bar) to reorder them on the Tabme
board.
For instance, you might keep your most-used folder at the top, or group related folders side by
side.
Using Sticky Notes
1 Creating a Sticky Note
To add a sticky note in Tabme, you can use the Add Sticky Note button in the
bottom menu.
Or just double-click in the empty space.
2 Writing and Editing
Once your sticky note appears, just start typing.
You can write anything — a quick reminder ("Finish reading these articles by Friday"),
a list of tasks related to the tabs in that folder,
or an idea that struck you while browsing.
The note saves automatically. You can come back and edit it anytime by clicking on it and typing.
3 Using Sticky Notes for Context
Notes are great for adding context to a group of tabs.
For instance, if you saved a bunch of recipe tabs in a folder, you could add a note at the top saying "Weekly Meal Plan Ideas." Next
time you open Tabme, that note reminds you what the collection was for.
Sticky Notes are perfect for tracking to-dos or reminders. You can create a checklist of things to do with your saved tabs (e.g., "Read article A, compare prices on site B, email C when done").
Search and Smart Filtering
1 Using the Search Bar
The search bar is prominently located at the top of the Tabme interface (it says "Search in
Tabme").
Click on it and start typing keywords. Tabme will instantly filter and display results
that match your query.
It looks through the titles and URLs of open
tabs, saved tabs (bookmarks), and even recently closed
tabs
2 Keyboard Shortcut to Search
For even faster access, use CMD or CTRL + F to focus the search input. You can then start typing without having to click the search box at all.
Performance and Bulk Actions
1 Close Duplicate Tabs
Tabme can detect duplicate open tabs and close the extras for you with a single click.
Look for the broom icon at the top of the Open Tabs sidebar.
If there's a number on this icon, it means Tabme found duplicate tabs.
Clicking the broom will instantly close those duplicate tabs, leaving just one open.
2 Stash All Tabs in One Go
When you have a lot of tabs open and want to start fresh, use Stash All Tabs to
save everything.
This bulk action scoops up every open tab and saves them into a new folder
(often labeled with the date or a name you choose).
Tips for Power Users
Keyboard Shortcuts
Master keyboard navigation with shortcuts like Tab for search, arrow keys for navigation, and Enter to open selected items.
Spaces
Create separate collections of folders for different needs, all within the same extension.
Local File Access
Enable access to file URLs to manage local files alongside web pages.
Importing and Exporting Tabs
1 Import from Toby
If you're switching from Toby to Tabme, you can easily bring your saved sessions into Tabme. Export your Toby collections by going to Toby's account settings and choosing Export to JSON. Then, in Tabme, click on Settings and find the Import option.
2 Import from Chrome Bookmarks
In Tabme's settings, look for Import Bookmarks. If available, it will allow you to pick a Chrome bookmarks folder and import its links into a Tabme folder. This is especially useful to quickly populate Tabme with existing bookmark collections.
3 Exporting Tabme Data
Tabme provides an Export function (typically in the Settings menu) that lets you save all your Tabme data (folders, tabs, notes, spaces – everything) into a single file, usually in JSON format. Click Export to file and Tabme will generate a file and save it to your computer.
Settings and Customization
1 Dark Mode
If you often browse at night or prefer darker interfaces, you'll love Tabme's Dark Mode. In Settings, toggle Light/Dark Mode to switch the entire interface to a dark theme.
2 Keyboard Shortcuts Customization
While Tabme itself may not have a full shortcuts editor within its UI, Chrome provides one. In
the Chrome Extensions page (chrome://extensions/shortcuts
), you
can set up custom keys for certain Tabme actions, like opening the extension quickly.
FAQ and Troubleshooting
Common Questions
Q: What is Tabme, and how does it work?
A: Tabme is a Chrome extension designed to make managing your tabs and bookmarks effortless. You
can save tabs into folders and use drag-and-drop functionality to arrange them.
Q: Do I need to create an account to use Tabme?
A: Nope! Tabme is entirely free and works without any account or sign-up. All your data is
stored in your browser.
Q: Will my saved tabs in Tabme sync to my other computer or Chrome profile?
A: Not yet. Automatic syncing of Tabme data is in progress and one of the top requested
features. For now, Tabme's data stays on the device where you saved it.