# TabControl

> The tab manager for Safari on macOS. Save sessions, suspend inactive tabs, and let AI organize your browsing. Syncs across every Mac via iCloud.

TabControl is a free, privacy-first Safari browser extension for macOS that helps users manage browser tabs and sessions. It features one-click session saving, smart tab suspension to reclaim up to 80% of memory, AI-powered tab analysis (on-device, OpenAI, or Anthropic), iCloud sync, crash recovery, and full keyboard shortcut support.

- Platform: macOS (Safari extension)
- Price: Free on the Mac App Store
- System requirements: macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later, Safari 17.0+
- Privacy: All data stored locally on device. No tracking, no data collection, no third-party analytics.

## Full Documentation

- [LLM-friendly full content](https://tabcontrol.app/llm-full.txt): Comprehensive, self-contained documentation of TabControl — all content inline, no need to follow links.

## Features

- [Tab Saving](https://tabcontrol.app/features/tab-saving): Save all open tabs and windows in one click. Name, lock, and restore sessions instantly. Selective tab saving, export/import for backup and sharing.
- [Session Management](https://tabcontrol.app/features/session-management): Organize sessions with names, tags, and categories. iCloud sync across all Macs. Automatic crash recovery. Search and filter sessions by name, date, tags, or content.
- [Memory Optimization](https://tabcontrol.app/features/memory-optimization): Suspend inactive tabs to reclaim up to 80% of Safari's RAM usage. Auto-suspend after configurable timeout. Whitelist important tabs. Real-time memory monitoring.

## AI Capabilities

TabControl offers AI-powered session analysis through three providers:
- **On-device analysis**: Uses Apple's NaturalLanguage framework (macOS 26+ uses Foundation Models). Works completely offline, no data leaves the Mac.
- **OpenAI integration**: GPT-4o Mini, GPT-4o, GPT-4 Turbo, GPT-3.5 Turbo. API key stored in macOS Keychain.
- **Anthropic integration**: Claude 3 Haiku, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Claude 3 Opus. API key stored in macOS Keychain.

AI analysis generates: suggested session names, categories, summaries, browsing insights, and actionable recommendations.

## Use Cases

- [For Developers](https://tabcontrol.app/use-cases/developers): Manage multiple project workspaces — docs, repos, PRs, Stack Overflow. Save debug sessions, context-switch between projects without losing tabs.
- [For Researchers](https://tabcontrol.app/use-cases/researchers): Organize research papers, references, and sources into named sessions per topic. Switch between research topics without losing your train of thought.
- [For Students](https://tabcontrol.app/use-cases/students): Separate study subjects into dedicated sessions. Keep coursework, personal browsing, and research organized.

## Comparisons

- [TabControl vs Tab Space](https://tabcontrol.app/compare/tabcontrol-vs-tab-space): Detailed feature comparison. TabControl offers AI-powered organization, memory optimization, and iCloud sync that Tab Space lacks.
- [TabControl vs Tabstract](https://tabcontrol.app/compare/tabcontrol-vs-tabstract): Feature-by-feature comparison of both Safari tab management extensions.

## Blog

- [Blog](https://tabcontrol.app/blog): Articles on Safari tab management, productivity tips, and product updates.
- [Best Safari Tab Manager Extensions in 2025](https://tabcontrol.app/blog/best-safari-tab-manager-extensions)
- [OneTab for Safari: Best Alternatives in 2025](https://tabcontrol.app/blog/onetab-safari-alternative)
- [How to Restore Lost Tabs in Safari](https://tabcontrol.app/blog/restore-lost-tabs-safari)
- [Safari Tab Groups vs Tab Manager Extensions](https://tabcontrol.app/blog/safari-tab-groups-vs-tab-manager-extensions)
- [5 Safari Tab Management Tips](https://tabcontrol.app/blog/safari-tab-management-tips)

## Legal & Policies

- [Privacy Policy](https://tabcontrol.app/privacy): No personal data collected. No third-party analytics. GDPR and CCPA compliant. All browsing data stays on device.
- [Terms of Service](https://tabcontrol.app/terms): Usage terms for the TabControl extension.
- [Cookie Policy](https://tabcontrol.app/cookies): Cookie usage information.
- [Legal](https://tabcontrol.app/legal): Legal information hub.

## Contact

- [Contact Page](https://tabcontrol.app/contact)
- Support: support@tabcontrol.app
- Privacy inquiries: privacy@tabcontrol.app
- Legal inquiries: legal@tabcontrol.app

## Site Pages

- [Homepage](https://tabcontrol.app/): Main landing page with features overview, testimonials, FAQ, and download links.
- [Features: Tab Saving](https://tabcontrol.app/features/tab-saving)
- [Features: Session Management](https://tabcontrol.app/features/session-management)
- [Features: Memory Optimization](https://tabcontrol.app/features/memory-optimization)
- [Use Cases: Developers](https://tabcontrol.app/use-cases/developers)
- [Use Cases: Researchers](https://tabcontrol.app/use-cases/researchers)
- [Use Cases: Students](https://tabcontrol.app/use-cases/students)
- [Compare: TabControl vs Tab Space](https://tabcontrol.app/compare/tabcontrol-vs-tab-space)
- [Compare: TabControl vs Tabstract](https://tabcontrol.app/compare/tabcontrol-vs-tabstract)
- [Blog](https://tabcontrol.app/blog)
- [Contact](https://tabcontrol.app/contact)
- [Privacy](https://tabcontrol.app/privacy)
- [Terms](https://tabcontrol.app/terms)
- [Cookies](https://tabcontrol.app/cookies)
- [Legal](https://tabcontrol.app/legal)