Page Sidebar | Open any page in side panel by Stefan vd

Are you tired of constantly switching between tabs while working or browsing the web? With the Page Sidebar browser extension, you gain instant access to a customizable sidebar that allows you to effortlessly drag and drop your favorite websites and view them side by side. Streamline your workflow, eliminate unnecessary tab-switching, and take control of your online experience today!

The Page Sidebar is a lightweight and useful add-in designed to elevate productivity. With this tool, you can effortlessly drag and drop your favorite websites into the sidebar, creating a convenient hub for quick access. Moreover, when you drag a highlighted text into the sidebar, it will automatically search for that keyword in your favorite search engine. No need to open new tabs or interrupt your workflow – the information you need is right at your fingertips in the sidebar.

Browser extension features:
◆ Browsing Experience:
Open any webpage seamlessly with a robust web browser sidebar view. Whether reading a Wikipedia article, watching a YouTube video, write in a text editor, coding, split-view your calendar, translating a word, shopping, or responding to emails, enhance your browsing experience, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or any other AI conveniently accessible in the sidebar, etc.
◆ Context Menu
Access the context menu by right-clicking to seamlessly open any link in the side panel. And selected text to open the side panel search page.
◆ Pinned Side Panel:
The side panel remains open until you choose to close it, allowing for convenient reference and effortless page comparison within a single window.
◆ Drag and drop:
Easily drag and drop links and text for efficient navigation.
◆ First Page:
Customize the initial home page displayed in the side panel for a tailored browsing experience.
◆ Navigation Bar:
- The home button to reset the view with a single click to the default page or your custom home page
- Utilize the search box in the navigation bar for quick URL tracking, with search terms automatically using the default search engine. Additionally, paste URLs directly into the search box to open websites in the side panel, streamlining your browsing workflow.
- Designate the position of the navigation bar at the top, bottom, or hidden for a personalized interface.
◆ Customizable Search Engine:
Enjoy customizable search engine options, including Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Baidu, and Yandex.
◆ Custom Toolbar Icon:
Select your preferred toolbar icon in either light or dark mode, adapting to your visual preferences.
◆ Resizable Side Panel
You can adjust the width of the side panel by grabbing the edge, either increasing or decreasing its size.
◆ Define custom keyboard combinations to activate the sidebar swiftly
◆ Support for Dark Mode

Project Information:
https://www.stefanvd.net/project/page-sidebar/browser-extension/

Required Permissions:
◆ "contextMenus": Add a context menu to instantly open the side panel.
◆ "sidepanel": Allow the website to be visible in the side panel.
◆ "storage": Save settings locally and sync with your web browser account.
◆ "declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess": Allow all websites to be viewed in the side panel.

Note:
CSP headers have been customized to allow this page to be viewed in the sidebar.

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