🧠 WhyTabs

Remember why you opened a tab — and decide what to do with it.

📌 Problem

We open dozens of browser tabs every day — tutorials, articles, products, docs — and then forget why we opened them. This leads to tab overload, mental clutter, and wasted time.

💡 Solution

WhyTabs is a Chrome extension that helps users attach intent to every tab they open. It remembers why a tab exists and gently reminds the user later, making tab management intentional instead of chaotic.

✨ Features

📝 Intent Notes Save why you opened a tab (Study, Work, Shopping, Browsing, or custom note).

📊 Tab Dashboard View all saved tabs with their purpose, timestamp, and status.

⏰ Smart Reminders Get gentle reminders about tabs you haven’t revisited.

🧹 Tab Cleanup Mode Identify unused tabs and decide whether to close, snooze, or keep them.

💾 Persistent Storage All data is stored locally using Chrome Storage and survives browser restarts.

🛠️ Tech Stack

HTML

CSS

Vanilla JavaScript

Chrome Extension APIs (Manifest V3)

chrome.storage.local

🎯 Use Case

Students tracking tutorials and study material

Developers juggling documentation and references

Shoppers comparing products

Anyone overwhelmed by too many tabs

🚀 How It Works

Open a new tab

Add a short note explaining why you opened it

Revisit the tab later with full context

Clean up tabs with confidence

📈 Why This Project

WhyTabs focuses on intent-based productivity — not forcing users to close tabs, but helping them remember their purpose. It’s a lightweight, privacy-friendly solution built entirely on the client side.

🔮 Future Improvements

AI-based intent categorization

Cross-device sync

Analytics for tab usage patterns

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👩‍💻 Author

Kriti Computer Science Undergraduate | Frontend & Productivity Tools Enthusiast