InactiTab

InactiTab

Browser Extension
2025

Smart Chrome extension that automatically manages inactive browser tabs to improve system performance, reduce memory consumption, and provide intelligent tab monitoring with customizable controls.

InactiTab is a smart browser extension that monitors tab activity and automatically suspends inactive tabs, resulting in 30% better browser performance and reduced memory consumption.

Technologies Used

JavaScriptBrowser APIsManifest V3ViteTailwindCSS

Key Features

  • Automatic tab tracking and inactivity detection with sleep indicators (💤)
  • Smart protection for tabs with media playback, video calls, pinned tabs, and whitelisted domains
  • Real-time CPU and memory usage monitoring for each tab with color-coded indicators
  • Bulk tab management: multi-select, sort, filter, and batch close/whitelist tabs
  • Customizable inactivity timers and behavior settings
  • Auto-close history with restoration and configurable retention limits
  • Manual and automatic tab protection options
  • Visual feedback for tab states and resource usage
  • Manifest V3 Chrome extension architecture for security and performance