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Tabstronaut - Tab Groups

Tabstronaut - Tab Groups

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A cosmic solution to group VS Code editor tabs
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Tabstronaut excels in tab management for VS Code by enabling users to archive and retrieve specific tab groups. It ensures frequently-used or feature-specific tabs are systematically stored for future access.

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Features

  • Create tab groups instantly
    • Collect your current or all open tabs into organized groups with a single click.
  • Drag-and-drop mastery
    • Effortlessly reorder tabs or entire groups and give them colors or timestamps to keep everything tidy.
  • Share and revisit your workspaces
    • Save tab groups for later, export them to share, or bring back archived sets whenever inspiration strikes.

Tips

💡 Check out @tabstronaut_dev for Tabstronaut tips and how-to videos.

Quick Access to Tabstronaut's Context Menu

You can quickly access the Tabstronaut's context menu without having to right-click. Simply press Ctrl+Alt+A on Windows/Linux or Cmd+Alt+A on macOS. You can also open this menu from the title bar of the Tabstronaut view, the right-click menu or the 'More Actions...' menu.

Instantly Restore Tab Groups with Keybindings

Tabstronaut now supports keybindings to restore tab groups. Here's how to make the most out of them:

  • Restore the First Tab Group: Ctrl+Alt+1 (or Cmd+Alt+1 on macOS)
  • Restore the Second Tab Group: Ctrl+Alt+2 (or Cmd+Alt+2 on macOS)
  • ... and so on, up to the ninth group with Ctrl+Alt+9 (or Cmd+Alt+9 on macOS).

Extension Settings

To tailor Tabstronaut to your preferences:

  • Click the "..." (More Options...) button in the Tabstronaut title bar and click "Settings".

OR

  • Open VS Code Settings: Ctrl+Shift+P ➡️ "Preferences: Open Settings (UI)" and search for "Tabstronaut".

Your changes will be saved automatically.

Known Issues

There are no known issues at the moment. If you encounter a bug, please open an Issue on the GitHub repository.

Release Notes

For a detailed list of all updates in bullet point format, see our Change Log.

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