Simple Tab Workspaces — Tab Group Launcher

Tracking since Apr 22, 2026.

Changelog

• Jun 9, 2026
  description

  Open your work setup in one click. Save any set of tabs as a named workspace and launch them all together in a new window with a labeled tab group.
  
  Fully local — no accounts, no servers, no telemetry, no tracking. Everything stays on your device. The extension makes no network requests of its own.
  
  Why people use it
  - Switch between work contexts without losing your place
  - Spin up a research session, a client window, or a daily triage view in one click
  - Pin reference tabs, mark one as the active tab, open incognito, or start maximized
  - Move workspaces between machines via JSON export/import
  
  Features
  - Named workspaces with an ordered URL list per workspace
  - One-click launch into a new window (or incognito window)
  - Optional tab grouping — turn it on to wrap each workspace's tabs in a native Chrome tab group labeled with the workspace name (off by default)
  - Pin and active markers per URL
  - Save Current Window button to turn your current tabs into a workspace instantly
  - Sort options: Manual (drag-reorder), Name A→Z / Z→A, Newest, Oldest, Recently used, Most used
  - Import / export all workspaces as JSON
  - No login, no sync server, no telemetry
  
  FAQ
  Q: Is this a session manager?
  A: No. It doesn't save or restore browsing state — it opens an explicit list of URLs you define. If you want automatic session restore, look at tools like OneTab or Session Buddy instead.
  
  Q: Does it sync across devices?
  A: No. Everything lives in local storage on one device. Use the export/import JSON buttons on the Manage Workspaces page to move workspaces between machines.
  
  Q: How is this different from bookmark folders or Chrome's built-in tab groups?
  A: Bookmark folders require you to "open all" and don't give you a labeled window. Chrome's tab groups only exist after you create them manually in a live window. This extension combines both: one click opens a new window with all the tabs, and — with tab-group naming turned on — wraps them in a Chrome tab group labeled with the workspace name.
  
  Q: Can I group the opened tabs by workspace?
  A: Yes, but it's off by default. Open the Manage Workspaces page, and under "Settings" check "Name tab groups after workspace." Every launch then wraps that workspace's tabs in a labeled Chrome tab group.

  Open your work setup in one click. Save any set of tabs as a named workspace and launch them all together in a new window with a labeled tab group.
  
  No accounts, no servers for your workspaces — your workspace data stays on your device. The only network requests the extension makes are anonymous install / session-start / uninstall counters sent to Google Analytics so we can see the extension is being used. No workspace data is included; see the privacy policy for the full list of what's sent.
  
  Why people use it
  
  - Switch between work contexts without losing your place
  - Spin up a research session, a client window, or a daily triage view in one click
  - Pin reference tabs, mark one as the active tab, open incognito, or start maximized
  - Move workspaces between machines via JSON export/import
  
  Features
  
  - Named workspaces with an ordered URL list per workspace
  - One-click launch into a new window (or incognito window)
  - Optional tab grouping — turn it on to wrap each workspace's tabs in a native Chrome tab group labeled with the workspace name (off by default)
  - Pin and active markers per URL
  - Save Current Window button to turn your current tabs into a workspace instantly
  - Sort options: Manual (drag-reorder), Name A→Z / Z→A, Newest, Oldest, Recently used, Most used
  - Import / export all workspaces as JSON
  - No login, no sync server, no personal data — only anonymous install/session counters (see privacy policy)
  
  FAQ
  
  Q: Is this a session manager?
  A: No. It doesn't save or restore browsing state — it opens an explicit list of URLs you define. If you want automatic session restore, look at tools like OneTab or Session Buddy instead.
  
  Q: Does it sync across devices?
  A: No. Everything lives in local storage on one device. Use the export/import JSON buttons on the Manage Workspaces page to move workspaces between machines.
  
  Q: How is this different from bookmark folders or Chrome's built-in tab groups?
  A: Bookmark folders require you to "open all" and don't give you a labeled window. Chrome's tab groups only exist after you create them manually in a live window. This extension combines both: one click opens a new window with all the tabs, and — with tab-group naming turned on — wraps them in a Chrome tab group labeled with the workspace name.
  
  Q: Can I group the opened tabs by workspace?
  A: Yes, but it's off by default. Open the Manage Workspaces page, and under "Settings" check "Name tab groups after workspace." Every launch then wraps that workspace's tabs in a labeled Chrome tab group.

• Jun 9, 2026
  short_description

  Open saved URL sets in one click as named tab-group workspaces. Local-only tab launcher, no sessions.

  Open saved URL sets in one click as named tab-group workspaces. Workspaces stay on your device; anonymous usage counts only.

• Jun 9, 2026
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• May 21, 2026
  description

  Open your work setup in one click. Save any set of tabs as a named workspace ("Client A", "Morning Triage", "Research") and launch them all together in a new window with a labeled tab group.
  
  **Fully local — no accounts, no servers, no telemetry, no tracking.** Everything stays on your device. The extension makes no network requests of its own.
  
  It's a deterministic "open these tabs now" tool — not a session restore manager, not a bookmarks replacement.
  
  ### Why people use it
  
  - Switch between work contexts without losing your place
  - Spin up a research session, a client window, or a daily triage view in one click
  - Pin reference tabs, mark one as the active tab, open incognito, or start maximized
  - Move workspaces between machines via JSON export/import
  
  ### Features
  
  - **Named workspaces** with an ordered URL list per workspace
  - **One-click launch** into a new window (or incognito window)
  - **Tab grouping** — opened tabs are placed in a native Chrome tab group labeled with the workspace name (toggleable)
  - **Pin and active markers** per URL
  - **Save Current Window** button to turn your current tabs into a workspace instantly
  - **Sort options**: Manual (drag-reorder), Name A→Z / Z→A, Newest, Oldest, Recently used, Most used
  - **Import / export** all workspaces as JSON
  - **No login, no sync server, no telemetry**
  
  ### Privacy
  
  Everything stays on your device via Chrome's local storage. The extension makes no network requests of its own. See PRIVACY.md for full details.
  
  ### FAQ
  
  **Is this a session manager?**
  No. It doesn't save or restore browsing state — it opens an explicit list of URLs you define. If you want automatic session restore, look at tools like OneTab or Session Buddy instead.
  
  **Does it sync across devices?**
  No. Everything lives in local storage on one device. Use the export/import JSON buttons on the Manage Workspaces page to move workspaces between machines.
  
  **How is this different from bookmark folders or Chrome's built-in tab groups?**
  Bookmark folders require you to "open all" and don't give you a labeled window. Chrome's tab groups only exist after you create them manually in a live window. This extension combines both: one click opens a new window with the tabs already grouped and labeled with the workspace name.
  
  **Can I turn off the tab group label?**
  Yes. Open the extension's options page and uncheck "Name tab groups after workspace."

  Open your work setup in one click. Save any set of tabs as a named workspace and launch them all together in a new window with a labeled tab group.
  
  Fully local — no accounts, no servers, no telemetry, no tracking. Everything stays on your device. The extension makes no network requests of its own.
  
  Why people use it
  - Switch between work contexts without losing your place
  - Spin up a research session, a client window, or a daily triage view in one click
  - Pin reference tabs, mark one as the active tab, open incognito, or start maximized
  - Move workspaces between machines via JSON export/import
  
  Features
  - Named workspaces with an ordered URL list per workspace
  - One-click launch into a new window (or incognito window)
  - Optional tab grouping — turn it on to wrap each workspace's tabs in a native Chrome tab group labeled with the workspace name (off by default)
  - Pin and active markers per URL
  - Save Current Window button to turn your current tabs into a workspace instantly
  - Sort options: Manual (drag-reorder), Name A→Z / Z→A, Newest, Oldest, Recently used, Most used
  - Import / export all workspaces as JSON
  - No login, no sync server, no telemetry
  
  FAQ
  Q: Is this a session manager?
  A: No. It doesn't save or restore browsing state — it opens an explicit list of URLs you define. If you want automatic session restore, look at tools like OneTab or Session Buddy instead.
  
  Q: Does it sync across devices?
  A: No. Everything lives in local storage on one device. Use the export/import JSON buttons on the Manage Workspaces page to move workspaces between machines.
  
  Q: How is this different from bookmark folders or Chrome's built-in tab groups?
  A: Bookmark folders require you to "open all" and don't give you a labeled window. Chrome's tab groups only exist after you create them manually in a live window. This extension combines both: one click opens a new window with all the tabs, and — with tab-group naming turned on — wraps them in a Chrome tab group labeled with the workspace name.
  
  Q: Can I group the opened tabs by workspace?
  A: Yes, but it's off by default. Open the Manage Workspaces page, and under "Settings" check "Name tab groups after workspace." Every launch then wraps that workspace's tabs in a labeled Chrome tab group.

• May 9, 2026
  description

  Simple Tab Workspaces is a **tab group launcher** for Chrome. Save any set of URLs as a named workspace and open them all in one click as a new window with a labeled tab group.
  
  It's a deterministic "open these tabs now" tool — not a session restore manager, not a bookmarks replacement.
  
  Define any number of workspaces (for example: "Client A", "Morning Triage", "Research"), each with an ordered list of URLs. One click opens a new window with those exact tabs. Optionally pin tabs, mark one as the active tab, open incognito, or start the window maximized or fullscreen.
  
  ### Features
  
  - **Named workspaces** with an ordered URL list per workspace
  - **One-click launch** into a new window (or incognito window)
  - **Tab grouping** — opened tabs are placed in a native Chrome tab group labeled with the workspace name (toggleable)
  - **Pin and active markers** per URL
  - **Save Current Window** button to turn your current tabs into a workspace instantly
  - **Sort options**: Manual (drag-reorder), Name A→Z / Z→A, Newest, Oldest, Recently used, Most used
  - **Import / export** all workspaces as JSON
  - **Fully local** — no accounts, no servers, no telemetry
  
  ### Privacy
  
  Everything stays on your device via Chrome's local storage. The extension makes no network requests of its own. See PRIVACY.md for full details.
  
  ### FAQ
  
  **Is this a session manager?**
  No. It doesn't save or restore browsing state — it opens an explicit list of URLs you define. If you want automatic session restore, look at tools like OneTab or Session Buddy instead.
  
  **Does it sync across devices?**
  No. Everything lives in local storage on one device. Use the export/import JSON buttons on the Manage Workspaces page to move workspaces between machines.
  
  **How is this different from bookmark folders or Chrome's built-in tab groups?**
  Bookmark folders require you to "open all" and don't give you a labeled window. Chrome's tab groups only exist after you create them manually in a live window. This extension combines both: one click opens a new window with the tabs already grouped and labeled with the workspace name.
  
  **Can I turn off the tab group label?**
  Yes. Open the extension's options page and uncheck "Name tab groups after workspace."

  Open your work setup in one click. Save any set of tabs as a named workspace ("Client A", "Morning Triage", "Research") and launch them all together in a new window with a labeled tab group.
  
  **Fully local — no accounts, no servers, no telemetry, no tracking.** Everything stays on your device. The extension makes no network requests of its own.
  
  It's a deterministic "open these tabs now" tool — not a session restore manager, not a bookmarks replacement.
  
  ### Why people use it
  
  - Switch between work contexts without losing your place
  - Spin up a research session, a client window, or a daily triage view in one click
  - Pin reference tabs, mark one as the active tab, open incognito, or start maximized
  - Move workspaces between machines via JSON export/import
  
  ### Features
  
  - **Named workspaces** with an ordered URL list per workspace
  - **One-click launch** into a new window (or incognito window)
  - **Tab grouping** — opened tabs are placed in a native Chrome tab group labeled with the workspace name (toggleable)
  - **Pin and active markers** per URL
  - **Save Current Window** button to turn your current tabs into a workspace instantly
  - **Sort options**: Manual (drag-reorder), Name A→Z / Z→A, Newest, Oldest, Recently used, Most used
  - **Import / export** all workspaces as JSON
  - **No login, no sync server, no telemetry**
  
  ### Privacy
  
  Everything stays on your device via Chrome's local storage. The extension makes no network requests of its own. See PRIVACY.md for full details.
  
  ### FAQ
  
  **Is this a session manager?**
  No. It doesn't save or restore browsing state — it opens an explicit list of URLs you define. If you want automatic session restore, look at tools like OneTab or Session Buddy instead.
  
  **Does it sync across devices?**
  No. Everything lives in local storage on one device. Use the export/import JSON buttons on the Manage Workspaces page to move workspaces between machines.
  
  **How is this different from bookmark folders or Chrome's built-in tab groups?**
  Bookmark folders require you to "open all" and don't give you a labeled window. Chrome's tab groups only exist after you create them manually in a live window. This extension combines both: one click opens a new window with the tabs already grouped and labeled with the workspace name.
  
  **Can I turn off the tab group label?**
  Yes. Open the extension's options page and uncheck "Name tab groups after workspace."

• Apr 26, 2026
  description

  Launch predefined sets of URLs as named workspaces, each opening in its own window with tabs grouped and labeled.

  Simple Tab Workspaces is a **tab group launcher** for Chrome. Save any set of URLs as a named workspace and open them all in one click as a new window with a labeled tab group.
  
  It's a deterministic "open these tabs now" tool — not a session restore manager, not a bookmarks replacement.
  
  Define any number of workspaces (for example: "Client A", "Morning Triage", "Research"), each with an ordered list of URLs. One click opens a new window with those exact tabs. Optionally pin tabs, mark one as the active tab, open incognito, or start the window maximized or fullscreen.
  
  ### Features
  
  - **Named workspaces** with an ordered URL list per workspace
  - **One-click launch** into a new window (or incognito window)
  - **Tab grouping** — opened tabs are placed in a native Chrome tab group labeled with the workspace name (toggleable)
  - **Pin and active markers** per URL
  - **Save Current Window** button to turn your current tabs into a workspace instantly
  - **Sort options**: Manual (drag-reorder), Name A→Z / Z→A, Newest, Oldest, Recently used, Most used
  - **Import / export** all workspaces as JSON
  - **Fully local** — no accounts, no servers, no telemetry
  
  ### Privacy
  
  Everything stays on your device via Chrome's local storage. The extension makes no network requests of its own. See PRIVACY.md for full details.
  
  ### FAQ
  
  **Is this a session manager?**
  No. It doesn't save or restore browsing state — it opens an explicit list of URLs you define. If you want automatic session restore, look at tools like OneTab or Session Buddy instead.
  
  **Does it sync across devices?**
  No. Everything lives in local storage on one device. Use the export/import JSON buttons on the Manage Workspaces page to move workspaces between machines.
  
  **How is this different from bookmark folders or Chrome's built-in tab groups?**
  Bookmark folders require you to "open all" and don't give you a labeled window. Chrome's tab groups only exist after you create them manually in a live window. This extension combines both: one click opens a new window with the tabs already grouped and labeled with the workspace name.
  
  **Can I turn off the tab group label?**
  Yes. Open the extension's options page and uncheck "Name tab groups after workspace."

• Apr 26, 2026
  short_description

  Launch predefined sets of URLs in new windows as named workspaces.

  Open saved URL sets in one click as named tab-group workspaces. Local-only tab launcher, no sessions.

• Apr 26, 2026
  name

  Simple Tab Workspaces

  Simple Tab Workspaces — Tab Group Launcher

• Apr 26, 2026
  category

  make_chrome_yours/functionality

  productivity/workflow

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