TabSync

TabSync is an electron-based desktop app which lets you instantly share open browser tabs between your desktop and mobile — all over your local Wi-Fi, without the cloud.

Requirements

• Option 1. Download a Simple CLI

  npm install -g tabsync-cli 
  or
  pip install tabsync-cli (planned)

Sourcetabsync-cli

• Option 2. Download Desktop App

• Mandatory: Download Extension

  

Sourcetabsync-extension

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Quick Start

Once started, the app will:

• Detect your local IP address
• Launch a lightweight Express + WebSocket server
• Shows status - Connecting, Connected, Disconnected
• Shows server address ip:port for web

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What It Does

• The server (server.js) keeps track of all connected devices and their open tabs.
• Each device (desktop or mobile) connects via WebSocket and automatically syncs tab URLs.
• When a device goes offline for more than 5 minutes, it’s cleaned up automatically and disappears from the screen (refresh needed).
• You can also add URLs manually using the input box on the web page.

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App Options

• Settings
  • Port Settings
  • env loading (separate)
  • Auto launch app on startup

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Web Interface/App

Open your browser at:

http://<your-local-ip>:port

You’ll see:

• A list of devices connected to your TabSync session
• Their open tabs as clickable links
• A field to add new URLs to sync instantly

The UI updates in real time whenever devices connect, disconnect (requires refresh), or share new tabs.

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How It Works

• server.js → Express + WebSocket server handling connections and sync
• index.html → Frontend UI that receives live updates and renders devices/tabs
• CLI script → Spawns the server, detects IP, and shows QR code for easy connection

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Screenshot

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Troubleshooting

• No tabs ? Open TabSync extension and re-enter same port as Desktop App.

Auto Cleanup

Inactive devices (no activity for 5 minutes) are automatically removed, and all clients update instantly — refresh required.

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Changelog

For all the important changelog vist Changelog

Contributing

Contributions are always welcome!

See Contributing for ways to get started.

Please adhere to this project's Code Of Conduct.

Support

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License