Headstart — A beautiful, efficient, and effortless start page.

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

Changelog

• May 8, 2026
  description

  Turn your new tab into a productivity dashboard.
  Headstart puts bookmarks,dev tools, GitHub, notes, a JS playground, and more — all in one clean, fast start page.
  
  
  🔖 Quick Access – A Smarter Speed Dial
  Call it speed dial, a mini dashboard, or a lightweight bookmark manager — Quick Access is your personal space to save links, notes, color codes, or anything else that’s part of your workflow.
  Simple input, instant save. Intuitive and fast, so you never lose context.
  
  📁 Bookmark Manager – But Actually Useful
  Forget digging through folders or messy bookmark bars. You keep bookmarking like always — we handle the organization.
  No need to rethink your habits. Just save as usual, and Collector gives your bookmarks structure, clarity, and instant access — without the mess.
  
  🧰 Built-in Tools – No More Tab Hunting
  Need a timestamp converter? UUID generator? Color picker? Instead of jumping to random ad-filled sites, use beautifully integrated, native tools — consistent with your setup and always a click away.
  Less context-switching, more doing.
  
  💻 Console – Like DevTools, but Built for Flow
  Think JSFiddle or CodePen, but native to your new tab. Inspired by the simplicity of DevTools and the quick-hit nature of jsconsole.com, Collector’s built-in playground lets you prototype code in seconds — right in your browser.
  
  Write. Run. Tweak. Repeat.
  It compiles your JavaScript (with WASM under the hood), supports NPM packages, and executes everything safely inside a sandbox environment. Whether you're debugging a tricky lodash chain or testing out a new date format, it's the fastest way to experiment — without leaving your setup.
  
  ✨ You might be wondering:
  
  How do I manage bookmarks better in Chrome?
  What's a good speed dial extension for developers?
  Is there a fast new tab replacement with tools built-in?
  How can I save links and notes in one place?
  Where can I test JavaScript snippets quickly in the browser?
  What’s the best way to keep track of GitHub PRs in Chrome?
  Can I sync calendar and meetings inside a new tab?
  Is there a whiteboard or sketchpad I can open instantly?
  How do I get a new tab page with dev tools and custom wallpapers?
  What Chrome extension helps streamline my workflow as a developer?

  🔖 Quick Access – A Smarter Speed Dial
  Save links, notes, color codes, or anything else that's part of your workflow. Simple input, instant save — so you never lose context.
  
  📁 Bookmark Manager – But Actually Useful
  You keep bookmarking like always — we handle the organization. Headstart gives your existing bookmarks structure, clarity, and instant access. No new habits required.
  
  🔌 Integrations – Your Whole Stack, One Tab
  Connect the tools you already live in. Headstart brings in live data from across your workflow so you stop context-switching and start actually working.
  - GitHub – See open PRs, review statuses, and pending work at a glance. Know what needs your attention without opening a single extra tab.
  - Linear – Your active issues and in-progress work, surfaced right where you start your day. Create issues without leaving your tab.
  - Jira – Stay on top of your sprint without drowning in Jira's interface. See what's assigned, what's blocked, and what's due.
  - Notion – Access your workspace, recent pages, and quick notes without the load time.
  - Figma – Pin your active files and jump straight into designs. No hunting through recent files or shared links.
  - Google Calendar – See today's schedule and upcoming events at a glance. Join Google Meet, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams calls with one click — no digging through emails for links.
  No duct tape, no Zapier. Just connect once and it works.
  
  ⌘ Command Panel – Everything, Instantly
  Hit Cmd+K (or Ctrl+K) and the command panel opens. Search your bookmarks, jump to a tool, navigate to a GitHub PR, find a Notion page, or trigger any action in Headstart — all without touching your mouse.
  It's the fastest way to move. Stop clicking through menus and start commanding your workflow.
  
  🧰 Built-in Tools – No More Tab Hunting
  Need a timestamp converter? UUID generator? Color picker? Instead of jumping to random ad-filled sites, use beautifully integrated, native tools — consistent with your setup and always a click away.
  Less context-switching, more doing.
  
  💻 Console – Like DevTools, but Built for Flow
  Think JSFiddle or CodePen, but native to your new tab. Inspired by the simplicity of DevTools and the quick-hit nature of jsconsole.com, Headstart's built-in playground lets you prototype code in seconds — right in your browser.
  
  Write. Run. Tweak. Repeat.
  It compiles your JavaScript (with WASM under the hood), supports NPM packages, and executes everything safely inside a sandbox environment. Whether you're debugging a tricky lodash chain or testing out a new date format, it's the fastest way to experiment — without leaving your setup.
  
  ✏️ Notes – Capture Without Friction
  
  Jot down a thought, paste a snippet, or draft something quick. Notes live right in your new tab — no app to open, no context to lose.
  
  🎨 Make It Yours
  
  Choose a wallpaper, switch themes, or go minimal. Headstart stays out of your way and looks good doing it.
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  ✨ You might be wondering:
  - How do I see all my GitHub PRs without leaving Chrome?
  - Is there a new tab extension that integrates with Linear and Jira?
  - Can I connect Notion and Figma to my browser new tab page?
  - How do I join Zoom or Teams meetings directly from a new tab?
  - What's the best command palette extension for Chrome?
  - Is there a Cmd+K launcher built into a new tab page?
  - How do I manage bookmarks better in Chrome?
  - What's a good speed dial extension for developers?
  - Is there a fast new tab replacement with tools built-in?
  - How can I save links and notes in one place?
  - Where can I test JavaScript snippets quickly in the browser?
  - How do I get a new tab page with dev tools and custom wallpapers?
  - Can I see my calendar and sprint board in the same place?
  - What Chrome extension connects GitHub, Linear, Jira, and Notion?
  - How do I reduce context switching as a developer?
  - What's the best productivity new tab page for software engineers?

• May 8, 2026
  short_description

  Transform your new tab into a developer’s productivity hub with built-in tools, quick navigation, and essential resources.

  Transform your new tab into a developer's productivity hub with built-in tools, quick navigation, and essential resources.

Permissions & access

Permissions

historybookmarksstoragetabsactiveTab

Host access

https://*/*

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