Treedent - Tab Manager

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

Changelog

• May 24, 2026
  description

  ====================================================
                      TREEDENT
  ====================================================
  
  Treedent is a privacy-friendly tree-style tab manager for Google Chrome.
  
  It transforms overwhelming tab chaos into a structured, collapsible tree. Tabs opened from a page stay linked as children, so browsing sessions keep their context. Whether you work with research-heavy workflows, many windows, or long-running sessions, Treedent helps you stay organized and keep control.
  
  Treedent v2 introduces a rebuilt runtime focused on reliability: session state is managed authoritatively in the background, with deterministic persistence and restoration.
  
  
  ====================
       KEY FEATURES
  ====================
  
  ▪ Authoritative Session Runtime (v2)
     Treedent now uses a background-owned source of truth for session and tree state, improving consistency and reducing drift.
  
  ▪ Tree-Style Sidebar
     View tabs and folders in a nested hierarchy and collapse branches to reduce noise.
  
  ▪ Drag-and-Drop Reordering and Nesting
     Move tabs or whole branches exactly where you need them in the tree.
  
  ▪ Search, Multi-Select, and Bulk Actions
     Find items quickly and apply actions across multiple tabs at once.
  
  ▪ Snapshot History and Restore
     Capture workspace snapshots and restore full sessions or individual snapshot windows.
  
  ▪ Deterministic Startup Recovery
     Treedent applies explicit restore rules for restart/crash scenarios and avoids accidental session overwrite.
  
  ▪ Tab and Branch Operations
     Activate, pin/unpin, duplicate, refresh, mute, discard, close, copy link, and run branch-level actions.
  
  ▪ Window Workflows
     Move selected items to new/existing windows and import trees from other windows.
  
  ▪ In-Page Sidebar Mode
     Use Treedent in Chrome side panel mode or in-page injected mode with configurable position, width, and behavior.
  
  ▪ Deep Focus and Auto-Collapse
     Focus on one branch at a time and reduce unrelated tree noise during tab switching.
  
  ▪ Options, Logs, and Debugging
     Configure behavior, language, and styling, and inspect logs/snapshot/runtime diagnostics directly in the extension UI.
  
  ▪ Flexible Theming and Styling
     Use built-in themes, live preview, and advanced style settings including custom theme workflows.
  
  ▪ Privacy-First Design
     No hidden telemetry. Your tab/session data stays local in your browser.
  
  
  =============================
     FEATURES UNDER DEVELOPMENT
  =============================
  
  • Optional Cloud Sync
     Sync trees, workspaces, and settings across devices (planned, opt-in).
  
  • Collaboration Features
     Shared workflows and multi-user session capabilities are planned for future releases.
  
  
  ====================
        WHAT'S NEW
  ====================
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
   Version 2.0.0 • Treedent v2 and authoritative session runtime
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This major release introduces the v2 architecture with background-owned authoritative session state, deterministic restoration, and a rebuilt options and diagnostics surface.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Added authoritative background runtime ownership for session state and tree updates.
  • Added deterministic startup restore flow with pending-restore confirmation when existing browser sessions are detected.
  • Added full snapshot history controls for restoring complete snapshots or individual windows.
  • Added in-page sidebar presentation mode with configurable position, width, overlay/page-space behavior, auto-collapse, and trigger area.
  • Added expanded options tabs for Features, Styling, Language, Logs, Snapshots, and Debugging.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved persistence reliability by combining periodic snapshots with debounced snapshot writes and bounded retention.
  • Improved recovery visibility with richer debug state, journal status, and restore diagnostics.
  • Improved branch and multi-selection workflows for close, discard, move, import, pin, and reorder actions.
  • Improved customization with advanced style tokens, saved custom themes, and theme import/export.
  • Improved startup/session consistency by enforcing restore precedence and sync blocking during restore-sensitive phases.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed multiple restore and reconciliation edge cases that could flatten or drift tree structure during startup transitions.
  • Fixed persistence replay fallback behavior when journal entries cannot be safely applied.
  • Fixed assorted sidebar and runtime stability issues across drag-drop, command dispatch, and state refresh flows.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.0.1 • Drag-and-drop and child-tab ordering fixes
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This patch improves tree editing consistency by fixing edge cases in multi-item drag-and-drop and child-tab placement order.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed an issue where moving multiple selected items as one drag block could behave incorrectly.
  • Fixed browser ordering for newly created child tabs so placement is consistent with tree expectations.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.0.2 • Sidebar shortcut parity and placement stability updates
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This update restores a v1 sidebar shortcut in v2 and improves tab placement and synchronization reliability during restore and runtime reconciliation.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Reintroduced sidebar double-click shortcuts from v1 to quickly create tabs and folders in v2.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved new-tab placement accuracy by using navigation signals during reconciliation.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed shift-click behavior to close the intended tab branch from the sidebar.
  • Fixed blocked browser sync coalescing to avoid missed or delayed synchronization runs.
  • Fixed closed-tab restoration placement to keep restored tabs in the expected tree location.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.0.3 • Runtime recovery and diagnostics improvements
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This update improves runtime reliability by adding automatic recovery paths and expands diagnostics for scheduled auto-discard and startup restore behavior.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Added scheduled auto-discard diagnostics with richer runtime events and troubleshooting details.
  • Added options/debugging visibility for auto-discard scheduler state and recent scan outcomes.
  • Added automatic resolution for stale pending startup-restore decisions by restoring and preserving unmatched browser tabs.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved session-change broadcasting with attached refreshed read-model state for more reliable sidebar updates.
  • Improved startup restore policy handling by normalizing legacy ask-style policy to restore-and-keep behavior.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed replay-failure handling to clear invalid journal entries and recover with a ready snapshot state instead of remaining degraded.
  • Fixed startup restore edge cases so meaningful existing browser tabs are preserved during automatic restore flows.
  • Fixed diagnostic persistence and synchronization edge cases around scheduled auto-discard state reporting.

  ====================================================
                      TREEDENT
  ====================================================
  
  Treedent is a privacy-friendly tree-style tab manager for Google Chrome.
  
  It transforms overwhelming tab chaos into a structured, collapsible tree. Tabs opened from a page stay linked as children, so browsing sessions keep their context. Whether you work with research-heavy workflows, many windows, or long-running sessions, Treedent helps you stay organized and keep control.
  
  Treedent v2 introduces a rebuilt runtime focused on reliability: session state is managed authoritatively in the background, with deterministic persistence and restoration.
  
  
  ====================
       KEY FEATURES
  ====================
  
  ▪ Authoritative Session Runtime (v2)
     Treedent now uses a background-owned source of truth for session and tree state, improving consistency and reducing drift.
  
  ▪ Tree-Style Sidebar
     View tabs and folders in a nested hierarchy and collapse branches to reduce noise.
  
  ▪ Drag-and-Drop Reordering and Nesting
     Move tabs or whole branches exactly where you need them in the tree.
  
  ▪ Search, Multi-Select, and Bulk Actions
     Find items quickly and apply actions across multiple tabs at once.
  
  ▪ Snapshot History and Restore
     Capture workspace snapshots and restore full sessions or individual snapshot windows.
  
  ▪ Deterministic Startup Recovery
     Treedent applies explicit restore rules for restart/crash scenarios and avoids accidental session overwrite.
  
  ▪ Tab and Branch Operations
     Activate, pin/unpin, duplicate, refresh, mute, discard, close, copy link, and run branch-level actions.
  
  ▪ Window Workflows
     Move selected items to new/existing windows and import trees from other windows.
  
  ▪ In-Page Sidebar Mode
     Use Treedent in Chrome side panel mode or in-page injected mode with configurable position, width, and behavior.
  
  ▪ Deep Focus and Auto-Collapse
     Focus on one branch at a time and reduce unrelated tree noise during tab switching.
  
  ▪ Options, Logs, and Debugging
     Configure behavior, language, and styling, and inspect logs/snapshot/runtime diagnostics directly in the extension UI.
  
  ▪ Flexible Theming and Styling
     Use built-in themes, live preview, and advanced style settings including custom theme workflows.
  
  ▪ Privacy-First Design
     No hidden telemetry. Your tab/session data stays local in your browser.
  
  
  =============================
     FEATURES UNDER DEVELOPMENT
  =============================
  
  • Optional Cloud Sync
     Sync trees, workspaces, and settings across devices (planned, opt-in).
  
  • Collaboration Features
     Shared workflows and multi-user session capabilities are planned for future releases.
  
  
  ====================
        WHAT'S NEW
  ====================
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.1.1 • Tab group sync fix
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
   • Fixed child tabs created from the sidebar appearing outside mirrored Chrome tab groups.
   • New child tabs now join the correct browser tab group immediately when tab group sync is enabled.
   • Improved create-tab synchronization reliability between Treedent’s tree model and Chrome tabs.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.1.0 • Tab groups, faster sidebar workflows, and localization updates
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This release adds browser tab group support and new sidebar controls, improves activation and sync responsiveness, and expands localization and options UX polish.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Added browser tab group support with refined tab-group mirroring behavior.
  • Added sidebar toolbar overflow controls for quicker access to advanced actions.
  • Added URL-based sidebar search for faster tab discovery.
  • Added sidebar toggles for restore placeholders and automatic inactive-tab discard.
  • Added visible restore-placeholder markers in sidebar tab rows.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved tab activation and sidebar refresh latency for a more responsive workflow.
  • Improved deep-focus branch placement preservation during browser sync.
  • Improved startup active-session persistence reliability.
  • Improved options widget layout and section readability.
  • Improved locale coverage by packaging and translating newly added messages.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed sidebar double-click rename handling.
  • Fixed interaction issues by removing delayed handle-click activation behavior.
  • Fixed Belarusian locale message wording for newly added settings/status labels.
  • Fixed pages CTA browser-label replacement scope to avoid unintended substitutions.
  • Changed default behavior: restore placeholders are now disabled by default (`useRestorePlaceholders=false`).
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.0.3 • Runtime recovery and diagnostics improvements
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This update improves runtime reliability by adding automatic recovery paths and expands diagnostics for scheduled auto-discard and startup restore behavior.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Added scheduled auto-discard diagnostics with richer runtime events and troubleshooting details.
  • Added options/debugging visibility for auto-discard scheduler state and recent scan outcomes.
  • Added automatic resolution for stale pending startup-restore decisions by restoring and preserving unmatched browser tabs.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved session-change broadcasting with attached refreshed read-model state for more reliable sidebar updates.
  • Improved startup restore policy handling by normalizing legacy ask-style policy to restore-and-keep behavior.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed replay-failure handling to clear invalid journal entries and recover with a ready snapshot state instead of remaining degraded.
  • Fixed startup restore edge cases so meaningful existing browser tabs are preserved during automatic restore flows.
  • Fixed diagnostic persistence and synchronization edge cases around scheduled auto-discard state reporting.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.0.2 • Sidebar shortcut parity and placement stability updates
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This update restores a v1 sidebar shortcut in v2 and improves tab placement and synchronization reliability during restore and runtime reconciliation.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Reintroduced sidebar double-click shortcuts from v1 to quickly create tabs and folders in v2.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved new-tab placement accuracy by using navigation signals during reconciliation.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed shift-click behavior to close the intended tab branch from the sidebar.
  • Fixed blocked browser sync coalescing to avoid missed or delayed synchronization runs.
  • Fixed closed-tab restoration placement to keep restored tabs in the expected tree location.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.0.1 • Drag-and-drop and child-tab ordering fixes
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This patch improves tree editing consistency by fixing edge cases in multi-item drag-and-drop and child-tab placement order.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed an issue where moving multiple selected items as one drag block could behave incorrectly.
  • Fixed browser ordering for newly created child tabs so placement is consistent with tree expectations.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
   Version 2.0.0 • Treedent v2 and authoritative session runtime
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This major release introduces the v2 architecture with background-owned authoritative session state, deterministic restoration, and a rebuilt options and diagnostics surface.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Added authoritative background runtime ownership for session state and tree updates.
  • Added deterministic startup restore flow with pending-restore confirmation when existing browser sessions are detected.
  • Added full snapshot history controls for restoring complete snapshots or individual windows.
  • Added in-page sidebar presentation mode with configurable position, width, overlay/page-space behavior, auto-collapse, and trigger area.
  • Added expanded options tabs for Features, Styling, Language, Logs, Snapshots, and Debugging.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved persistence reliability by combining periodic snapshots with debounced snapshot writes and bounded retention.
  • Improved recovery visibility with richer debug state, journal status, and restore diagnostics.
  • Improved branch and multi-selection workflows for close, discard, move, import, pin, and reorder actions.
  • Improved customization with advanced style tokens, saved custom themes, and theme import/export.
  • Improved startup/session consistency by enforcing restore precedence and sync blocking during restore-sensitive phases.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed multiple restore and reconciliation edge cases that could flatten or drift tree structure during startup transitions.
  • Fixed persistence replay fallback behavior when journal entries cannot be safely applied.
  • Fixed assorted sidebar and runtime stability issues across drag-drop, command dispatch, and state refresh flows.

• May 24, 2026
  permissions

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• May 12, 2026
  description

  ====================================================
                      TREEDENT
  ====================================================
  
  Treedent is a privacy-friendly tree-style tab manager for Google Chrome.
  
  It transforms overwhelming tab chaos into a structured, collapsible tree. Tabs opened from a page stay linked as children, so browsing sessions keep their context. Whether you work with research-heavy workflows, many windows, or long-running sessions, Treedent helps you stay organized and keep control.
  
  Treedent v2 introduces a rebuilt runtime focused on reliability: session state is managed authoritatively in the background, with deterministic persistence and restoration.
  
  
  ====================
       KEY FEATURES
  ====================
  
  ▪ Authoritative Session Runtime (v2)
     Treedent now uses a background-owned source of truth for session and tree state, improving consistency and reducing drift.
  
  ▪ Tree-Style Sidebar
     View tabs and folders in a nested hierarchy and collapse branches to reduce noise.
  
  ▪ Drag-and-Drop Reordering and Nesting
     Move tabs or whole branches exactly where you need them in the tree.
  
  ▪ Search, Multi-Select, and Bulk Actions
     Find items quickly and apply actions across multiple tabs at once.
  
  ▪ Snapshot History and Restore
     Capture workspace snapshots and restore full sessions or individual snapshot windows.
  
  ▪ Deterministic Startup Recovery
     Treedent applies explicit restore rules for restart/crash scenarios and avoids accidental session overwrite.
  
  ▪ Tab and Branch Operations
     Activate, pin/unpin, duplicate, refresh, mute, discard, close, copy link, and run branch-level actions.
  
  ▪ Window Workflows
     Move selected items to new/existing windows and import trees from other windows.
  
  ▪ In-Page Sidebar Mode
     Use Treedent in Chrome side panel mode or in-page injected mode with configurable position, width, and behavior.
  
  ▪ Deep Focus and Auto-Collapse
     Focus on one branch at a time and reduce unrelated tree noise during tab switching.
  
  ▪ Options, Logs, and Debugging
     Configure behavior, language, and styling, and inspect logs/snapshot/runtime diagnostics directly in the extension UI.
  
  ▪ Flexible Theming and Styling
     Use built-in themes, live preview, and advanced style settings including custom theme workflows.
  
  ▪ Privacy-First Design
     No hidden telemetry. Your tab/session data stays local in your browser.
  
  
  =============================
     FEATURES UNDER DEVELOPMENT
  =============================
  
  • Optional Cloud Sync
     Sync trees, workspaces, and settings across devices (planned, opt-in).
  
  • Collaboration Features
     Shared workflows and multi-user session capabilities are planned for future releases.
  
  
  ====================
        WHAT'S NEW
  ====================
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
   Version 2.0.0 • Treedent v2 and authoritative session runtime
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This major release introduces the v2 architecture with background-owned authoritative session state, deterministic restoration, and a rebuilt options and diagnostics surface.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Added authoritative background runtime ownership for session state and tree updates.
  • Added deterministic startup restore flow with pending-restore confirmation when existing browser sessions are detected.
  • Added full snapshot history controls for restoring complete snapshots or individual windows.
  • Added in-page sidebar presentation mode with configurable position, width, overlay/page-space behavior, auto-collapse, and trigger area.
  • Added expanded options tabs for Features, Styling, Language, Logs, Snapshots, and Debugging.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved persistence reliability by combining periodic snapshots with debounced snapshot writes and bounded retention.
  • Improved recovery visibility with richer debug state, journal status, and restore diagnostics.
  • Improved branch and multi-selection workflows for close, discard, move, import, pin, and reorder actions.
  • Improved customization with advanced style tokens, saved custom themes, and theme import/export.
  • Improved startup/session consistency by enforcing restore precedence and sync blocking during restore-sensitive phases.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed multiple restore and reconciliation edge cases that could flatten or drift tree structure during startup transitions.
  • Fixed persistence replay fallback behavior when journal entries cannot be safely applied.
  • Fixed assorted sidebar and runtime stability issues across drag-drop, command dispatch, and state refresh flows.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.0.1 • Drag-and-drop and child-tab ordering fixes
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This patch improves tree editing consistency by fixing edge cases in multi-item drag-and-drop and child-tab placement order.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed an issue where moving multiple selected items as one drag block could behave incorrectly.
  • Fixed browser ordering for newly created child tabs so placement is consistent with tree expectations.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.0.2 • Sidebar shortcut parity and placement stability updates
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This update restores a v1 sidebar shortcut in v2 and improves tab placement and synchronization reliability during restore and runtime reconciliation.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Reintroduced sidebar double-click shortcuts from v1 to quickly create tabs and folders in v2.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved new-tab placement accuracy by using navigation signals during reconciliation.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed shift-click behavior to close the intended tab branch from the sidebar.
  • Fixed blocked browser sync coalescing to avoid missed or delayed synchronization runs.
  • Fixed closed-tab restoration placement to keep restored tabs in the expected tree location.

  ====================================================
                      TREEDENT
  ====================================================
  
  Treedent is a privacy-friendly tree-style tab manager for Google Chrome.
  
  It transforms overwhelming tab chaos into a structured, collapsible tree. Tabs opened from a page stay linked as children, so browsing sessions keep their context. Whether you work with research-heavy workflows, many windows, or long-running sessions, Treedent helps you stay organized and keep control.
  
  Treedent v2 introduces a rebuilt runtime focused on reliability: session state is managed authoritatively in the background, with deterministic persistence and restoration.
  
  
  ====================
       KEY FEATURES
  ====================
  
  ▪ Authoritative Session Runtime (v2)
     Treedent now uses a background-owned source of truth for session and tree state, improving consistency and reducing drift.
  
  ▪ Tree-Style Sidebar
     View tabs and folders in a nested hierarchy and collapse branches to reduce noise.
  
  ▪ Drag-and-Drop Reordering and Nesting
     Move tabs or whole branches exactly where you need them in the tree.
  
  ▪ Search, Multi-Select, and Bulk Actions
     Find items quickly and apply actions across multiple tabs at once.
  
  ▪ Snapshot History and Restore
     Capture workspace snapshots and restore full sessions or individual snapshot windows.
  
  ▪ Deterministic Startup Recovery
     Treedent applies explicit restore rules for restart/crash scenarios and avoids accidental session overwrite.
  
  ▪ Tab and Branch Operations
     Activate, pin/unpin, duplicate, refresh, mute, discard, close, copy link, and run branch-level actions.
  
  ▪ Window Workflows
     Move selected items to new/existing windows and import trees from other windows.
  
  ▪ In-Page Sidebar Mode
     Use Treedent in Chrome side panel mode or in-page injected mode with configurable position, width, and behavior.
  
  ▪ Deep Focus and Auto-Collapse
     Focus on one branch at a time and reduce unrelated tree noise during tab switching.
  
  ▪ Options, Logs, and Debugging
     Configure behavior, language, and styling, and inspect logs/snapshot/runtime diagnostics directly in the extension UI.
  
  ▪ Flexible Theming and Styling
     Use built-in themes, live preview, and advanced style settings including custom theme workflows.
  
  ▪ Privacy-First Design
     No hidden telemetry. Your tab/session data stays local in your browser.
  
  
  =============================
     FEATURES UNDER DEVELOPMENT
  =============================
  
  • Optional Cloud Sync
     Sync trees, workspaces, and settings across devices (planned, opt-in).
  
  • Collaboration Features
     Shared workflows and multi-user session capabilities are planned for future releases.
  
  
  ====================
        WHAT'S NEW
  ====================
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
   Version 2.0.0 • Treedent v2 and authoritative session runtime
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This major release introduces the v2 architecture with background-owned authoritative session state, deterministic restoration, and a rebuilt options and diagnostics surface.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Added authoritative background runtime ownership for session state and tree updates.
  • Added deterministic startup restore flow with pending-restore confirmation when existing browser sessions are detected.
  • Added full snapshot history controls for restoring complete snapshots or individual windows.
  • Added in-page sidebar presentation mode with configurable position, width, overlay/page-space behavior, auto-collapse, and trigger area.
  • Added expanded options tabs for Features, Styling, Language, Logs, Snapshots, and Debugging.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved persistence reliability by combining periodic snapshots with debounced snapshot writes and bounded retention.
  • Improved recovery visibility with richer debug state, journal status, and restore diagnostics.
  • Improved branch and multi-selection workflows for close, discard, move, import, pin, and reorder actions.
  • Improved customization with advanced style tokens, saved custom themes, and theme import/export.
  • Improved startup/session consistency by enforcing restore precedence and sync blocking during restore-sensitive phases.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed multiple restore and reconciliation edge cases that could flatten or drift tree structure during startup transitions.
  • Fixed persistence replay fallback behavior when journal entries cannot be safely applied.
  • Fixed assorted sidebar and runtime stability issues across drag-drop, command dispatch, and state refresh flows.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.0.1 • Drag-and-drop and child-tab ordering fixes
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This patch improves tree editing consistency by fixing edge cases in multi-item drag-and-drop and child-tab placement order.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed an issue where moving multiple selected items as one drag block could behave incorrectly.
  • Fixed browser ordering for newly created child tabs so placement is consistent with tree expectations.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.0.2 • Sidebar shortcut parity and placement stability updates
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This update restores a v1 sidebar shortcut in v2 and improves tab placement and synchronization reliability during restore and runtime reconciliation.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Reintroduced sidebar double-click shortcuts from v1 to quickly create tabs and folders in v2.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved new-tab placement accuracy by using navigation signals during reconciliation.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed shift-click behavior to close the intended tab branch from the sidebar.
  • Fixed blocked browser sync coalescing to avoid missed or delayed synchronization runs.
  • Fixed closed-tab restoration placement to keep restored tabs in the expected tree location.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.0.3 • Runtime recovery and diagnostics improvements
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This update improves runtime reliability by adding automatic recovery paths and expands diagnostics for scheduled auto-discard and startup restore behavior.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Added scheduled auto-discard diagnostics with richer runtime events and troubleshooting details.
  • Added options/debugging visibility for auto-discard scheduler state and recent scan outcomes.
  • Added automatic resolution for stale pending startup-restore decisions by restoring and preserving unmatched browser tabs.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved session-change broadcasting with attached refreshed read-model state for more reliable sidebar updates.
  • Improved startup restore policy handling by normalizing legacy ask-style policy to restore-and-keep behavior.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed replay-failure handling to clear invalid journal entries and recover with a ready snapshot state instead of remaining degraded.
  • Fixed startup restore edge cases so meaningful existing browser tabs are preserved during automatic restore flows.
  • Fixed diagnostic persistence and synchronization edge cases around scheduled auto-discard state reporting.

• May 8, 2026
  description

  ====================================================
                      TREEDENT
  ====================================================
  
  Treedent is a lightweight, privacy-friendly tab manager that transforms the overwhelming sea of open tabs into an intuitive, collapsible tree.
  
  It visualizes parent–child relationships, where every link opened from a page becomes a child of that tab. Treedent offers powerful tools for searching, grouping, and hibernating tabs, helping you stay organized while keeping memory usage under control—no matter how demanding your workflow or research becomes.
  
  
  ====================
       KEY FEATURES
  ====================
  
  ▪ Tree-style Sidebar
     Display all tabs in a vertical, nested outline and collapse entire branches with a single click.
  
  ▪ Drag-and-Drop Nesting & Re-Ordering
     Move individual tabs or entire branches exactly where you need them.
  
  ▪ Saved Sessions
     Automatically capture snapshots of your current workspace for later restoration, including crash recovery.
  
  ▪ Powerful Search & Multi-Select
     Instantly filter tabs and apply bulk actions across multiple selections.
  
  ▪ Quick Tab Hibernation
     Suspend idle branches to free system resources and wake them instantly when needed.
  
  ▪ Flexible Theming
     Choose from light, dark, and high-contrast themes out of the box.
  
  ▪ Context-Menu Integration
     Access handy options such as "Open as Child" or "Bookmark Branch" directly from the right-click menu.
  
  ▪ Privacy-First Design
     No hidden telemetry; all tab data remains local.
  
  
  =============================
     FEATURES UNDER DEVELOPMENT
  =============================
  
  • Appearance Controls
     Fine-grained customization of UI elements and sidebar styling.
  
  • Cloud Sync
     Optional synchronization of trees, workspaces, and settings across all your devices.
  
  
  ====================
        WHAT'S NEW
  ====================
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
   Version 1.3.5 • Restore closed tabs and stability improvements
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This release introduces tab restore history, improved workspace cleanup options, and new diagnostic tools. It also delivers noticeable performance improvements and multiple stability fixes.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Added restore closed tabs history, allowing you to reopen tabs that were closed by mistake.
  • Added new "Close Neighbor" actions to quickly close tabs located above or below the current tab.
  • Added a new "Logs" section in settings for viewing, refreshing, and downloading diagnostic logs.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Optimized tab tree saving for faster and more responsive updates.
  • Reorganized context menus; "Discard" and "Close" actions are now grouped into dedicated submenus.
  • Improved favicon loading for better consistency and reliability.
  • Improved drag-and-drop sensitivity to prevent accidental window detaching.
  • Applied small visual refinements across the sidebar and settings for improved readability.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed incorrect active tab focus after moving or detaching tabs.
  • Fixed unresponsive clicks in certain styling settings.
  • Various internal optimizations to improve overall stability.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
   Version 1.3.3 • Performance improvements
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  Improved snapshot storing and restoration performance.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Increased speed of storing and restoring data from local storage.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
   Version 1.3.2 • Bug fixes
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  Small bug fixes and stability improvements.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed incorrect tree structure saving on sidebar reload; sidebar page updates no longer trigger saving the tree structure.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
   Version 1.3.0 • Toolbar customization and smarter tab controls
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  Lets you reposition the toolbar and customize how you interact with tabs. This release introduces new shortcuts, more precise tab discarding options, and removes telemetry entirely.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Added a toolbar position setting.
  • Added Shift+Click shortcuts in the toolbar to instantly create pinned tabs and folders.
  • Added context menu actions to discard tabs above or below the current tab, including branch-only variants.
  • Added a native color picker in the context menu for choosing custom folder and tab colors.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved context menu rendering, submenu handling, and color picker layout.
  • Improved tree persistence safeguards by detecting folder loss before saving and honouring persistence settings.
  • Changelog page now falls back to English when translations are missing.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed tree storage lookups so the latest record is resolved by window and folder data is not overwritten unexpectedly.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
   Version 1.2.0 • Deep Focus Mode and bulk actions
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  --- Features ---
  • Introduced Deep Focus Mode with auto-reset.
  • Added bulk tab actions: close, duplicate, move, pin, and more.
  • New debugging tab on the options page for inspecting tree data.
  • Added search bar in options for easier settings navigation.
  • Option to enable or disable random folder colors.
  • Auto-collapse folders when switching tabs.
  • Added "Move to Folder" action in the context menu.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Updated bug report URLs.
  • Various internal refactorings and performance improvements.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Corrected translation file formatting.

  ====================================================
                      TREEDENT
  ====================================================
  
  Treedent is a privacy-friendly tree-style tab manager for Google Chrome.
  
  It transforms overwhelming tab chaos into a structured, collapsible tree. Tabs opened from a page stay linked as children, so browsing sessions keep their context. Whether you work with research-heavy workflows, many windows, or long-running sessions, Treedent helps you stay organized and keep control.
  
  Treedent v2 introduces a rebuilt runtime focused on reliability: session state is managed authoritatively in the background, with deterministic persistence and restoration.
  
  
  ====================
       KEY FEATURES
  ====================
  
  ▪ Authoritative Session Runtime (v2)
     Treedent now uses a background-owned source of truth for session and tree state, improving consistency and reducing drift.
  
  ▪ Tree-Style Sidebar
     View tabs and folders in a nested hierarchy and collapse branches to reduce noise.
  
  ▪ Drag-and-Drop Reordering and Nesting
     Move tabs or whole branches exactly where you need them in the tree.
  
  ▪ Search, Multi-Select, and Bulk Actions
     Find items quickly and apply actions across multiple tabs at once.
  
  ▪ Snapshot History and Restore
     Capture workspace snapshots and restore full sessions or individual snapshot windows.
  
  ▪ Deterministic Startup Recovery
     Treedent applies explicit restore rules for restart/crash scenarios and avoids accidental session overwrite.
  
  ▪ Tab and Branch Operations
     Activate, pin/unpin, duplicate, refresh, mute, discard, close, copy link, and run branch-level actions.
  
  ▪ Window Workflows
     Move selected items to new/existing windows and import trees from other windows.
  
  ▪ In-Page Sidebar Mode
     Use Treedent in Chrome side panel mode or in-page injected mode with configurable position, width, and behavior.
  
  ▪ Deep Focus and Auto-Collapse
     Focus on one branch at a time and reduce unrelated tree noise during tab switching.
  
  ▪ Options, Logs, and Debugging
     Configure behavior, language, and styling, and inspect logs/snapshot/runtime diagnostics directly in the extension UI.
  
  ▪ Flexible Theming and Styling
     Use built-in themes, live preview, and advanced style settings including custom theme workflows.
  
  ▪ Privacy-First Design
     No hidden telemetry. Your tab/session data stays local in your browser.
  
  
  =============================
     FEATURES UNDER DEVELOPMENT
  =============================
  
  • Optional Cloud Sync
     Sync trees, workspaces, and settings across devices (planned, opt-in).
  
  • Collaboration Features
     Shared workflows and multi-user session capabilities are planned for future releases.
  
  
  ====================
        WHAT'S NEW
  ====================
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
   Version 2.0.0 • Treedent v2 and authoritative session runtime
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This major release introduces the v2 architecture with background-owned authoritative session state, deterministic restoration, and a rebuilt options and diagnostics surface.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Added authoritative background runtime ownership for session state and tree updates.
  • Added deterministic startup restore flow with pending-restore confirmation when existing browser sessions are detected.
  • Added full snapshot history controls for restoring complete snapshots or individual windows.
  • Added in-page sidebar presentation mode with configurable position, width, overlay/page-space behavior, auto-collapse, and trigger area.
  • Added expanded options tabs for Features, Styling, Language, Logs, Snapshots, and Debugging.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved persistence reliability by combining periodic snapshots with debounced snapshot writes and bounded retention.
  • Improved recovery visibility with richer debug state, journal status, and restore diagnostics.
  • Improved branch and multi-selection workflows for close, discard, move, import, pin, and reorder actions.
  • Improved customization with advanced style tokens, saved custom themes, and theme import/export.
  • Improved startup/session consistency by enforcing restore precedence and sync blocking during restore-sensitive phases.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed multiple restore and reconciliation edge cases that could flatten or drift tree structure during startup transitions.
  • Fixed persistence replay fallback behavior when journal entries cannot be safely applied.
  • Fixed assorted sidebar and runtime stability issues across drag-drop, command dispatch, and state refresh flows.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.0.1 • Drag-and-drop and child-tab ordering fixes
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This patch improves tree editing consistency by fixing edge cases in multi-item drag-and-drop and child-tab placement order.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed an issue where moving multiple selected items as one drag block could behave incorrectly.
  • Fixed browser ordering for newly created child tabs so placement is consistent with tree expectations.
  
  
  ----------------------------------------------------
  Version 2.0.2 • Sidebar shortcut parity and placement stability updates
  ----------------------------------------------------
  
  Description:
  This update restores a v1 sidebar shortcut in v2 and improves tab placement and synchronization reliability during restore and runtime reconciliation.
  
  --- Features ---
  • Reintroduced sidebar double-click shortcuts from v1 to quickly create tabs and folders in v2.
  
  --- Improvements ---
  • Improved new-tab placement accuracy by using navigation signals during reconciliation.
  
  --- Bug Fixes ---
  • Fixed shift-click behavior to close the intended tab branch from the sidebar.
  • Fixed blocked browser sync coalescing to avoid missed or delayed synchronization runs.
  • Fixed closed-tab restoration placement to keep restored tabs in the expected tree location.

• May 8, 2026
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• May 8, 2026
  permissions

  sidePanel, tabs, storage, unlimitedStorage, search

  alarms, sidePanel, scripting, tabs, webNavigation, sessions, storage, unlimitedStorage, search

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alarmssidePanelscriptingtabstabGroupswebNavigationsessionsstorageunlimitedStoragesearch

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