A lightweight Chrome/Edge Extension that allows you to switch between browser tabs using customizable keyboard shortcuts with optional sound feedback.
- Keyboard Navigation: Quickly switch to the left or right tab using shortcuts.
- Sound Feedback: Play a satisfying sound effect whenever you switch tabs.
- Customizable Audio: Choose between different sound profiles or mute them entirely.
- Easy Configuration: Dedicated options page to manage your preferences and quick links to browser shortcut settings.
Since this is an open-source project, you can load it manually into your browser:
- Download or clone this repository to your local machine.
- Open your browser and navigate to the extensions management page:
- Chrome:
chrome://extensions/ - Edge:
edge://extensions/
- Chrome:
- Enable "Developer mode" (usually a toggle in the top right or left corner).
- Click "Load unpacked" and select the folder containing the extension files.
By default, the extension uses the following shortcuts:
| Action | Default Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch to Left Tab | Ctrl + Left Arrow |
| Switch to Right Tab | Ctrl + Right Arrow |
Tip
To change these shortcuts, go to chrome://extensions/shortcuts and look for Tab Switcher.
You can customize your experience through the Options page:
- Right-click the Tab Switcher icon in your toolbar.
- Select "Options".
- Choose your preferred sound effect from the dropdown menu.
- Click "Save Settings".
manifest.json: Extension configuration and permissions.background.js: Service worker handling the tab switching logic and audio injection.options.html/options.js: The user interface for settings.*.wav: Audio files for tab switching feedback.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute it as you wish! 🥂