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Tab Search — Command Palette for Chrome

Press Alt+K for a full-page search across open tabs, bookmarks, and history. Falls through to web search if nothing matches. Arc's command palette for Chrome.

Tab Search brings a Mac Spotlight-style command palette to Chrome. Press Alt+K from any page and a full-screen modal opens instantly — type to search open tabs, bookmarks, and browsing history all at once, then jump to any result with Enter. It’s the fastest way to navigate a browser with dozens of tabs open, and the closest thing Chrome has to Arc’s command bar.

How It Works

Alt+K interrupts whatever you’re doing and surfaces a search overlay above the current page. As you type, results appear in real time from three sources simultaneously:

  1. Open tabs — matched by title and URL
  2. Bookmarks — your full Chrome bookmark library
  3. Browsing history — recent pages you’ve visited

Select a result and press Enter (or click) to switch to that tab or open that page. If nothing in your local browser matches your query, Tab Search falls through to a web search in a new tab — no mode-switching required.

Settings

OptionDefaultDescription
Tab SearchOnEnable or disable the feature and Alt+K shortcut
Search bar in side panel headerOffSeparate toggle — Alt+K always works regardless

Bonus commands with SuperchargePerformance: If SuperchargePerformance is also installed, Tab Search surfaces three additional commands:

CommandAction
Suspend all tabsFrees memory across your whole session immediately
Toggle site whitelistAdd or remove the current site from the Performance whitelist
Toggle SuperchargePerformanceTurn the performance extension on or off without opening its popup

When to Use This

Deep tab sessions: You have 40 tabs open and can’t find the one you need. Alt+K → type a keyword from the page title → Enter. Done in two seconds.

Bookmark retrieval: Instead of navigating Chrome’s bookmark manager, type the name of what you bookmarked and jump directly to it.

Quick navigation without a mouse: Keyboard-first users can browse, search, and navigate Chrome entirely from the keyboard. Tab Search is the missing piece that makes this practical.

Replacing browser address bar habits: For sites you visit often, Alt+K is faster than clicking the address bar and typing a URL — especially for pages already open in a tab.

Privacy

Tab Search reads tab titles, URLs, bookmarks, and history from Chrome’s local APIs to build search results. No search queries or browsing data are sent to any server. Everything runs locally in the browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What keyboard shortcut opens Tab Search?
Alt+K opens the Tab Search modal from anywhere in Chrome. This shortcut works even if the side panel search bar is hidden.
What does Tab Search search across?
Tab Search searches your currently open tabs (by title and URL), your Chrome bookmarks, and your browsing history — all in a single query.
What happens if no local result matches my query?
The search falls through to a web search automatically, so you never have to switch tools. Start typing a query, and if your tabs and bookmarks don't have what you need, the web will.
Does Tab Search work with SuperchargePerformance?
Yes. If SuperchargePerformance is installed and active, Tab Search gains three extra commands: suspend all tabs, toggle site whitelist, and toggle SuperchargePerformance on or off.
Can I turn Tab Search off?
Yes. Tab Search is enabled by default but can be disabled in settings. The Alt+K shortcut will stop working once disabled.

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