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Tab Management for Developers

Docs, Stack Overflow, GitHub, PRs — all organized. Switch between projects instantly. Never lose your debugging context again.

~/projects/current-sprint

✓ Session: "API Refactor" — 15 tabs

├── FastAPI docs, PostgreSQL reference, localhost:8000

⏸ Session: "Bug Investigation" — 23 tabs suspended

├── 12 Stack Overflow, 8 GitHub issues, error logs

⏸ Session: "Learning Rust" — 18 tabs suspended

└── Rust book, rustlings, example repos

Memory saved: 8.4 GB freed

Developer tab chaos, solved

Every developer knows the pain of 50+ tabs across documentation, Stack Overflow, GitHub, and local dev environments.

Docs for 5 Different Technologies

React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Next.js, and Prisma docs all open. Multiply by the number of projects you're juggling, and you've got 50+ documentation tabs.

Multiple GitHub Repos & PRs

Three repos open, five PRs under review, issue trackers for two projects. Each GitHub page spawns more tabs as you investigate code and discussions.

Stack Overflow Rabbit Holes

Started with one question. Now you have 15 Stack Overflow tabs open, each with a slightly different approach to the same problem. Which one was the solution?

Project Switching Nightmare

Need to switch from Project A to Project B? Close 30 tabs, open 30 new ones. Or keep everything open and watch your Mac grind to a halt.

"Which tab had that error?"

You saw the perfect error message or code snippet 10 minutes ago. Now you're clicking through 40 tabs trying to find it again.

Memory Consumed by DevTools

DevTools already uses significant memory. Add 50+ active tabs on top, and your 16GB Mac feels like it has 4GB. Constant swapping, beach balls, and frustration.

Developer workflows with TabControl

Organize tabs around your actual work. Projects, debugging sessions, PR reviews, and learning — all managed effortlessly.

Project Sessions

Save all tabs for Project A (docs, repo, local dev, staging). Switch to Project B with one click. Come back to Project A exactly where you left off.

Example:

Session: 'E-commerce Refactor' — 12 tabs including React docs, Stripe API reference, GitHub PR #847, localhost:3000, staging site

Debug Session

Keep your Stack Overflow tabs, error logs, and documentation open. Suspend everything else. Focus on solving the problem without 40 distractions.

Example:

Session: 'Fix Auth Bug' — Stack Overflow, Firebase docs, auth flow diagram, 3 related GitHub issues

PR Review

Open all changed files from a PR in tabs. Review them systematically. Save the session so you can resume later if interrupted.

Example:

Session: 'PR #234 Review' — 8 changed files, PR description, CI logs, related documentation

Learning New Tech

Save tutorial pages, documentation, example repos, and your notes. Return to your learning session tomorrow without losing your place.

Example:

Session: 'Learning Rust' — Rust book chapters 1-5, rustlings exercises, example projects, Stack Overflow explanations

Features developers love

Built with developer workflows in mind. Keyboard-driven, fast, and powerful.

Keyboard Shortcuts for Everything

Open session manager, create new session, suspend all tabs, switch sessions — all with keyboard shortcuts. Never leave your keyboard.

⌘⇧S to save session, ⌘⇧O to open sessions, ⌘⇧P to suspend all

Named Sessions Per Project/Client

Give each project a meaningful name. 'Client A Dashboard', 'API Redesign', 'Bug Hunt'. Instantly know what you're switching to.

Organize by project, feature, client, or learning topic

Memory Optimization

DevTools is already memory-hungry. TabControl suspends inactive tabs so you can keep documentation and references open without killing performance.

Save up to 80% memory by suspending background tabs

Quick Restore After Updates

macOS forced a restart at 3am? Your 40 tabs for 3 different projects are saved. Restore each project session individually when you're ready.

Never lose context from unexpected restarts or crashes

Session Templates

Create templates for common workflows. Starting a new React project? Load your 'React Starter' template with all the docs you always need.

Reusable session templates for repeated workflows

Auto-Suspend Documentation

Automatically suspend documentation tabs after 15 minutes of inactivity. They're there when you need them, but not consuming RAM when you don't.

Smart auto-suspend rules for different types of tabs

Fits seamlessly into your workflow

TabControl enhances your existing setup. No conflicts, no compromises.

Works Alongside Your IDE

TabControl manages your browser tabs. VS Code manages your code. They work together perfectly — no conflicts, no interference.

Complements Arc/Safari Workflows

Whether you use Arc's spaces or Safari's tab groups, TabControl adds session management and memory optimization on top of your existing workflow.

Doesn't Interfere with DevTools

Developer tools, console, network inspector — all work exactly as they should. TabControl suspends tabs, not your debugging experience.

Real-world scenario

A typical day in the life of a developer using TabControl

9:00 AM: Open your "API Redesign" session. All your tabs from yesterday — FastAPI docs, database schema, Postman collections, GitHub PR — instantly restored.

11:30 AM: Production bug reported. Save current work, switch to "Emergency Fixes" session. Stack Overflow, error logs, and related GitHub issues all ready.

2:00 PM: Back to API work. Click "API Redesign" — exactly where you left off. No hunting for tabs, no mental context switching.

4:00 PM: Code review time. Open PR, load all changed files as tabs, save as "PR #847 Review". Come back tomorrow to finish the review.

End of day: Your Mac has 87 tabs across 4 sessions. TabControl has suspended 71 of them. Memory usage: 2.1 GB instead of 13.8 GB.

Developer FAQs

How does TabControl help developers manage tabs?

TabControl lets developers save all tabs for a project as a named session. Switch between projects instantly, suspend inactive documentation tabs to free memory, and restore sessions after restarts. Perfect for managing docs, GitHub repos, Stack Overflow, and local dev environments.

Will TabControl interfere with my dev tools?

No. TabControl suspends tabs to free memory but doesn't interfere with browser DevTools, console, network inspector, or debugger. Your development workflow stays exactly the same.

Can I use keyboard shortcuts to manage sessions?

Yes. TabControl provides keyboard shortcuts for all major actions: save session (⌘⇧S), open session manager (⌘⇧O), suspend all tabs (⌘⇧P), and more. Stay in your keyboard-driven workflow.

How much memory can TabControl save for developers?

Developers typically have 50+ tabs open across documentation, GitHub, and Stack Overflow. TabControl can suspend inactive tabs and reduce memory usage by up to 80%, freeing several gigabytes of RAM for your IDE and build tools.

Get your tabs under control

Join developers who've stopped juggling 50+ tabs manually. Focus on code, not tab management.