Arcify: Arc-like Vertical Tab Spaces

A Chrome extension that replicates Arc browser's tab management system, providing a vertical sidebar for efficient tab organization and management.

Features

• Vertical tab management
• Tab grouping functionality
• Keyboard shortcuts for quick access
• Bookmark integration
• Clean, minimal interface

Development Setup

Prerequisites

• Google Chrome or Chromium-based browser
• Git (for version control)
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Loading the Extension

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/nisargkolhe/arcify.git
   cd arcify

2. Open Chrome Extensions page

   • Navigate to chrome://extensions/
   • Or go to Menu → More Tools → Extensions

3. Enable Developer Mode

   • Toggle the "Developer mode" switch in the top right corner

4. Load the Extension

   • Click "Load unpacked"
   • Select the directory containing the extension files
   • The extension should now appear in your browser

5. Development

   • Make changes to the code
   • Click the refresh icon on the extension card to apply changes
   • Check the extension's developer tools for any errors

Issues and Feature Requests

We use GitHub Issues to track bugs and feature requests. Before creating a new issue:

1. Search existing issues to avoid duplicates
2. Use our issue templates when available

Reporting Bugs 🐛

1. Go to the Issues page
2. Click "New Issue"
3. Choose "Bug Report" template if available
4. Include:
   • Clear description of the bug
   • Steps to reproduce
   • Expected vs actual behavior
   • Browser version and OS
   • Screenshots if applicable

Feature Requests 💡

1. Go to the Issues page
2. Click "New Issue"
3. Choose "Feature Request" template if available
4. Include:
   • Clear description of the feature
   • Use cases
   • Potential implementation ideas (optional)
   • Mock-ups or examples (if applicable)

Contributing

Discord to discuss development: https://discord.gg/D9jQHQnjNb

We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:

1. Fork the Repository

   • Create a fork of this repository on GitHub

2. Create a Branch

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Make Your Changes

   • Write clean, documented code
   • Follow existing code style
   • Test your changes thoroughly

4. Commit Your Changes

   git commit -m "Add: brief description of your changes"

5. Push to Your Fork

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

6. Submit a Pull Request

   • Create a Pull Request from your fork to our main repository
   • Provide a clear description of the changes
   • Reference any related issues

Contribution Guidelines

• Write meaningful commit messages
• Update documentation as needed
• Add comments to your code where necessary
• Test your changes before submitting
• Follow existing code style and conventions

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.

What this means:

• You can freely use, modify, and distribute this software
• If you modify and distribute this software, you must:
  • Make your modifications available under the GPL
  • Include the original copyright notice
  • Provide access to the source code
  • Include the full license text

Contact

If you have any questions or suggestions, please open an issue on GitHub.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the Arc Browser's innovative tab management system. Huge thanks to the Arc team for coming up with the system we've all grown to love!
• Thanks to all contributors who help improve this project