moonutab

Moonutab is a software tool designed to help users manage large numbers of open browser tabs. Available as a browser extension with optional desktop integration, it focuses on organizing tabs into groups, saving and restoring sessions, and quickly navigating between tasks. The project emphasizes a lightweight, modular design and an emphasis on user privacy.

Key features include the ability to create named tab groups with color tags, drag-and-drop tabs between groups, and collapse groups to reduce on-screen clutter. A global search allows locating tabs by title or URL, and a session manager can save sets of tabs for later restoration. Some builds offer tab suspension to reduce memory usage, and keyboard shortcuts for rapid tab switching. Users can synchronize groups and sessions across devices where the extension is installed, with opt-in privacy controls and local-only modes.

Moonutab was developed by Moon Labs as an open-source project, with initial release in 2023. It is distributed under an open-source license, and welcomes community contributions. The architecture separates the tab-management logic from the browser UI, enabling independent updates and potential integrations with task-management apps.

Reception and usage: In productivity communities, moonutab is cited for improving focus and reducing tab clutter. Critics point to potential performance overhead on systems with large tab counts and a learning curve for efficient use. The project continues to release updates addressing performance, accessibility, and user feedback.