Installation
TabBoard is available as a Chrome extension. Here's how to install it:
Step 1: Download from Chrome Web Store
Visit the Chrome Web Store and click "Add to Chrome".
Step 2: Pin to Toolbar
Click the extensions icon in your Chrome toolbar and pin TabBoard for easy access.
Step 3: Grant Permissions
TabBoard needs permission to access your tabs. This data stays completely local on your device.
Getting Started
Once installed, TabBoard is ready to transform your browsing workflow:
Set Your Board Name
First, give your workspace a name. This helps organize different projects or contexts.
Save Your First Session
Click "Save Session" to capture all your current tabs. Give it a descriptive name like "Research Project" or "Work Tasks".
Restore Sessions
Click "Restore" on any saved session to open all tabs in a new window instantly.
Core Features
Smart Session Saving
- Capture all open tabs with one click
- Automatically saves tab titles and URLs
- Includes favicon information
- Timestamps each session
Lightning-Fast Restoration
- Restore entire sessions in milliseconds
- Opens tabs in new windows
- Maintains tab order
- Visual feedback during restoration
Advanced Organization
- Custom board names for different contexts
- Chronological sorting (newest first)
- Project overview with tab counts
- Quick project updates
Project Management
- Update existing projects with current tabs
- Delete projects with confirmation
- View detailed tab lists
- Track last modified dates
Keyboard Shortcuts
Mac: Option + Shift + Z
Windows/Linux: Alt + Shift + Z
Note
You can customize this shortcut in Chrome's extensions settings under "Keyboard shortcuts".
Import/Export
Export Your Data
Back up your sessions or transfer them to another device:
- Click "Export" in the TabBoard popup
- Choose a location to save your JSON file
- Your data is exported as a readable JSON format
Import Sessions
Load sessions from a backup or another device:
- Click "Import" in the TabBoard popup
- Select your JSON file
- Sessions are safely merged with existing data
Data Safety
Importing doesn't overwrite existing sessions. Your data is always preserved.
Troubleshooting
Extension Not Working
- Refresh the extension in Chrome's extensions page
- Make sure TabBoard has permission to access tabs
- Try restarting Chrome
Sessions Not Saving
- Check if you have storage space available
- Ensure Chrome isn't in incognito mode
- Try clearing and re-saving the session
Import/Export Issues
- Make sure your JSON file is valid TabBoard format
- Check file permissions
- Try exporting a test session first
Performance Issues
- Large sessions (100+ tabs) may take longer to restore
- Consider breaking large projects into smaller sessions
- Regular cleanup of old sessions helps performance
Still Need Help?
Visit our Support page for help and to get in touch with us.
URL Restrictions & Limitations
Chrome Extension Limitations
Due to Chrome's security policies, certain types of URLs cannot be saved or restored as tabs. This is a browser limitation, not a TabBoard issue.
URLs That Cannot Be Saved
Direct File URLs
- Images: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .webp, .bmp, .svg
- Documents: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx
- Archives: .zip, .rar, .7z
- Media: .mp4, .mp3, .avi, .mov
Examples of blocked URLs:
• https://example.com/image.jpg
• https://cdn.site.com/document.pdf
• https://i.pinimg.com/1200x/11/3c/91/113c915ac8d1308e284bd22ab0d8e23f.jpg
Browser Internal URLs
- Chrome pages: chrome://settings, chrome://extensions
- Local files: file:///path/to/file.html
- Data URLs: data:text/html,...
- Blob URLs: blob:https://example.com/...
What Happens When You Try to Save These URLs?
- TabBoard will automatically filter out unsupported URLs
- You'll see a warning message showing how many URLs were skipped
- Valid URLs in the same session will still be saved
- If all URLs are unsupported, you'll get an error message
Smart Filtering
TabBoard automatically detects and filters problematic URLs to prevent errors. You'll always be notified when URLs are skipped.
Workarounds
- For images: Save the webpage containing the image instead of the direct image URL
- For documents: Save the download page or viewing page instead of the direct file link
- For media: Save the page that hosts the media player
Example
Instead of saving: https://i.pinimg.com/image.jpg
Save: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/123456789/ (the Pinterest page containing the image)