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Octab Version 1.20 Release Notes

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Big update alert! 🚀 Octab v1.20 brings improvements to the Side Panel, Chrome Groups Support, and a new option to prevent duplicate saved tabs.

Don't forget to update your Octab extension to enjoy these new features! (Instructions at the end.)

📌 Pinning & Using the Side Panel​

You can pin Octab’s Side Panel for easy access!

How to Pin the Octab Side Panel​

  1. Click the puzzle icon in Chrome’s toolbar.
  2. Find Octab - Smart Tab Manager and click the pin icon 📌.
  3. Now Octab will always be available with one click!

Side Panel Pin

Alternatively, you can open Octab in the Side Panel anytime by:

  • Right-clicking on any website → Octab → Open Side Panel

🖥️ Side Panel Just Got Better!​

We’ve upgraded the Side Panel for faster tab and folder management:

✔ Folder Actions for Productivity – Manage your saved folders quickly with new action buttons.
✔ Drag & Drop Folder Reordering – Organize your folders right inside the Side Panel.

  • Open Websites with Shortcuts:
    • Click once → Opens in the same tab.
    • Cmd/Ctrl + Click → Opens in a new tab.
    • Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Click → Opens in a new tab and focuses it.
    • Shift + Click → Opens in a new window.
    • Shift + Alt → Opens in Incognito mode.

Side Panel Update

🏷️ Chrome Groups Support in Folders​

Easier tab management with Chrome Groups inside folders!

  • Move an entire group into a folder with one click.
  • Or, save a group as a new folder using the save button.

Chrome Groups in Folders

⚠️ Prevent Saving Duplicate Tabs​

Ever accidentally saved the same tab twice? Now there’s a Pro feature to avoid duplicates!

  • Enable this option in the Settings page.
  • If a tab is already saved, Octab will warn you before adding it again.

🔑 This feature is exclusive to Pro users, subscribe to support Octab’s growth and get access to even more powerful features!

Prevent Duplicate Tabs

⭐ Enjoying Octab? Leave Us a Review!​

If Octab has helped you stay organized, we’d love to hear from you! Your review on the Chrome Web Store helps us grow and keep improving.

🔄 How to Update Your Extension​

Make sure you’re on the latest version!

  1. Open Chrome and click the three dots in the top-right corner.
  2. Go to More Tools → Extensions.
  3. Toggle on Developer mode in the top-right corner.
  4. Click the Update button to refresh Octab.

💡 Got Feedback?​

Your ideas help shape Octab! If you have suggestions or feedback, reach out at [email protected].

Thanks for being part of the Octab community—happy tab managing! 🚀