SidebarSilo

Tracking since May 25, 2026.

Changelog

• May 25, 2026
  description

  Tired of a cluttered AI chat sidebar?
  SidebarSilo brings powerful folder management to Google Gemini and ChatGPT, helping you keep your conversations organized, accessible, and secure. It also supports robust chat export and print preview capabilities for Gemini, ChatGPT, and Google NotebookLM. Transform your chaotic chat list into a streamlined workspace with just a few clicks.
  
  [ Key Features ]
  
  - Drag-and-Drop Folder Management
  
  * Create Custom Folders: Group related chats by project, topic, or priority.
  * Drag & Drop: Effortlessly move conversations into folders.
  * Customize: Rename and color-code folders for quick visual navigation.
  * Declutter: Collapse folders individually, or use the Bulk Expand/Collapse feature to tidy your entire sidebar instantly.
  
  - Smart Sorting & Organization
  
  * Sort Chats: Automatically sort conversations within folders by title or keep your manual custom order.
  * Trash Can: Safely archive chats to a hidden Trash Can folder instead of permanently deleting them immediately. Restore them anytime!
  
  - Advanced Export Options
  
  * Markdown Export: Download chats as clean, formatted Markdown files, perfect for documentation or personal archives.
  * Asset Support: Automatically bundles images, code blocks, and complex mathematical formulas into a ZIP file alongside your notes.
  * Deep Research Support: Automatically extracts and includes Gemini Deep Research reports in your exports.
  * Bulk Export: Save entire folders of conversations with a single click.
  
  - Beautiful Print Previews
  
  * Generate professional, readable print views of your chats.
  * Ideal for sharing physical copies, PDF generation, or offline reading.
  
  - Enhanced Experience
  
  * Smoother Loading: Loading overlay ensures a seamless experience while your folders load.
  * Native Feel: Designed to look and feel exactly like a built-in feature of Gemini and ChatGPT.
  
  - Privacy First
  
  * Local Storage: All folder structures and settings are stored locally in your browser.
  * Secure: No remote servers, no data tracking, and no account required.
  * Permission Transparency: We only request permissions necessary to modify the sidebar on supported sites (Gemini & ChatGPT).
  
  Take control of your AI workflow with SidebarSilo today!

  ⚠️ **Important Note for Google Gemini Users:** Following the major Gemini website update on May 19, 2026, version 2.0.1 or above of SidebarSilo is required to remain fully compatible with the new Gemini website.
  
  Tired of a cluttered AI chat sidebar?
  SidebarSilo brings powerful folder management to Google Gemini and ChatGPT, helping you keep your conversations organized, accessible, and secure. It also supports robust chat export and print preview capabilities for Gemini, ChatGPT, and Google NotebookLM. Transform your chaotic chat list into a streamlined workspace with just a few clicks.
  
  [ Key Features ]
  
  - Drag-and-Drop Folder Management
  
  * Create Custom Folders: Group related chats by project, topic, or priority.
  * Drag & Drop: Effortlessly move conversations into folders.
  * Customize: Rename and color-code folders for quick visual navigation.
  * Declutter: Collapse folders individually, or use the Bulk Expand/Collapse feature to tidy your entire sidebar instantly.
  
  - Smart Sorting & Organization
  
  * Sort Chats: Automatically sort conversations within folders by title or keep your manual custom order.
  * Trash Can: Safely archive chats to a hidden Trash Can folder instead of permanently deleting them immediately. Restore them anytime!
  
  - Advanced Export Options
  
  * Markdown Export: Download chats as clean, formatted Markdown files, perfect for documentation or personal archives.
  * Asset Support: Automatically bundles images, code blocks, and complex mathematical formulas into a ZIP file alongside your notes.
  * Deep Research Support: Automatically extracts and includes Gemini Deep Research reports in your exports.
  * Bulk Export: Save entire folders of conversations with a single click.
  
  - Beautiful Print Previews
  
  * Generate professional, readable print views of your chats.
  * Ideal for sharing physical copies, PDF generation, or offline reading.
  
  - Enhanced Experience
  
  * Smoother Loading: Loading overlay ensures a seamless experience while your folders load.
  * Native Feel: Designed to look and feel exactly like a built-in feature of Gemini and ChatGPT.
  
  - Privacy First
  
  * Local Storage: All folder structures and settings are stored locally in your browser.
  * Secure: No remote servers, no data tracking, and no account required.
  * Permission Transparency: We only request permissions necessary to modify the sidebar on supported sites (Gemini, ChatGPT & NotebookLM).
  
  Take control of your AI workflow with SidebarSilo today!

Permissions & access

Permissions

storagecontextMenusactiveTab

Host access

https://gemini.google.com/*, https://*.googleusercontent.com/*, https://www.gstatic.com/*, https://chatgpt.com/*, https://chat.openai.com/*, https://notebooklm.google.com/*

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