Tab Unloader for Tree Style Tab
Tab unload options for Tree Style Tab.
Tab Unloader for Tree Style Tab - Firefox Add-on
"Tab Unloader for Tree Style Tab" is a Firefox extension exclusively designed for Tree Style Tab. It lets you unload inactive tabs from Tree Style Tab's sidebar with specific click conditions for efficient memory usage. It also features various customizing options - choose replacement tabs, adjust settings for hidden tabs, unload entire tab trees, and even add items to the context sidebar. This tool also facilitates keyboard shortcuts and provides solution fixes for Firefox unload related bugs. For intuitive usage, unloaded tabs get dimmed with the provision to hide all unloaded tabs. Get started with the default configuration to experience these functionalities.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 12
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very low risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
- menus
Size: 158.14K
URLs: Website
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Add-on summary
⚠ This addon extends and works only with Tree Style Tab.
This extension allows you to click on a tab in Tree Style Tab's sidebar to unload it. You can set conditions for which clicks will be used. It is also possible to block Tree Style Tab's default action for a click.
Conditions for clicks:
- Hold certain modifier keys while making the click. (Such as: ctrl, shift, alt, meta/command.)
- Tab is/isn't double clicked.
- Tab is/isn't long-pressed.
- Tab is/isn't long pressed without tab being dragged. (special event from Tree Style Tab's API.)
- Select the last focused tab instead of the closest.
- Ignore hidden tabs.
- Unload tab.
- Unload tree.
- Unload tree descendants.
- Unload other tabs.
This extension can also:
- allow keyboard shortcuts to unload tab/tree (requires Firefox 60 or later).
- Dim unloaded tabs in the Tree Style Tab Sidebar.
- Hide all unloaded tabs so that they aren't visible in the toolbar and can't be selected with keyboard shortcuts. Hidden tabs are also not selected when you close the current tab. Useful to prevent accidental loading of unloaded tabs.
- Show hidden tabs in the Tree Style Tab Sidebar. Useful when combined with the option to hide unloaded tabs.
- Fix some bugs with Firefox unload method. For example tabs that aren't restore correctly after being unloaded by an extension or tabs that are marked by Firefox as loaded when they are unloaded. These fixes work for other tabs that are unloaded by other extensions as well. (This is a workaround for a Firefox bug that is fixed as of Firefox 62.)
- Unload tabs via the Auto Tab Discard extension. (Can be useful to change the icon of unloaded tabs)
- Hold the alt key and click tabs to unload them.
- Middle click on loaded tabs to unload them. (Not possible in Tree Style Tab v2.4.18 or earlier.) (Also you can double middle click or middle click while holding a modifier key to close tabs that can't be unloaded, such as addon option pages.)
- Hold a modifier key and right click tabs to unload them.
- Unloaded tabs are dimmed.
- Unload tab context menu item in Tree Style Tab Sidebar context menu.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Makes unloading tabs super convenient and customizable.
- Helps manage memory by allowing users to keep hundreds of tabs loaded in the Tree Style Tab list.
- Generally well-received and highly appreciated for its functionality.
- Active development and maintenance compared to similar add-ons.
Cons
- Missing crucial functions like unloading all tabs or unloading all except the current tree.
- Long-press functionality is confusing and not effective for some users.
- Issues with functionality after launching Firefox, requiring the extension to be toggled off and on.
Most mentioned
- Customizability and convenience in tab management.
- Need for additional unloading options.
- Exceptional performance in reducing memory load.
User reviews
by pgh, 2024-11-14
Makes unloading tabs super convenient. Very customizable too, kudos to the developer!
by Firefox user 18335825, 2024-03-20
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Tab Unloader for Tree Style Tab does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Tab Unloader for Tree Style Tab is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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