Release v3.0.0

🚀 Release v3.0.0 — The AI Semantic Update (Beta)

We are excited to introduce one of our most requested features: Local AI Tab Grouping. This update transforms ZenTree Tabs from a manual organizer into a smart workspace that understands your context.

We’ve also launched a brand new Showcase Website to help you explore these features in action!

Brand New: AI Semantic Grouping (BETA)

Stop manually sorting your research. Our new local AI engine does the heavy lifting for you.

• Smart Semantic Clustering: Uses the all-MiniLM-L6-v2 model to understand the content of your tabs, grouping related topics even across different domains.
• Deterministic Smart Labeling: Automatically generates concise, 2-3 word group names that actually make sense.
• Privacy-First (On-Device): Your data never leaves your machine. The AI runs entirely in your browser using WASM and local embeddings—no API keys, no tracking, no cloud.

New Showcase Website

Check out our modernized landing page at shuknuk.github.io/zentreeTabs.

• Full feature breakdowns.
• Deep-dive Technical AI Documentation.
• Interactive 3D previews of the new UI.

UI & Experience Improvements

• Refined Glassmorphism: Smoother active states and modernized transparency for that "Arc-inspired" premium feel.
• Enhanced Visual Feedback: Improved drop zones and nesting indicators during drag-and-drop operations.
• Icon Set Update: Sharper, more consistent SVG icons across the side panel and options page.

Technical Changes

• Integrated transformers.js for on-device inference.
• Improved persistence logic for custom tab aliases and group states.
• Optimized performance for managing 50+ concurrent tabs.

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How to Install/Update

1. Download the release.zip attached to this release.
2. Unzip the file.
3. In Chrome, go to chrome://extensions/.
4. Ensure Developer Mode is ON.
5. Click Load Unpacked and select the unzipped folder.

Important

As the AI features are in BETA, we’d love your feedback on the grouping accuracy! Report issues or suggestions directly on GitHub.

Chrome Web Store release is coming soon...

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Full Changelog: v2.1.0...main

Release v2.1.0

Changelog

Enhanced Drag & Drop Experience

• Instant Nesting with Shift Key

  • Hold Shift while dragging for instant nesting (no wait time)
  • Smart detection: Press Shift while already hovering to immediately activate
  • Dynamic indicator shows "Hold Shift for instant nest" or "Nest inside" based on key state

• Faster Default Nesting

  • Reduced hover time from 800ms → 400ms (50% faster)
  • More responsive and natural feeling
  • Clearer visual feedback throughout the drag operation

Bug Fixes

• Drop Indicators

  • Drop-above and drop-below lines now appear correctly
  • Drop-inside (nesting) highlight now displays as intended

• Tab Synchronization

  • Chrome tab positions now sync immediately after drag operations
  • Visual tree structure stays perfectly aligned with actual tab order

Improvements

• Clearer zone detection (top 25% = before, middle 50% = nest, bottom 25% = after)
• Enhanced visual feedback with proper state management
• Smoother transitions between drag states

v2.0.0

ZenTree Tabs v2.0.0 - Release Notes

🎉 Major Update - Enhanced User Experience & Advanced Features

Building on the solid foundation of v1.0.0, version 2.0.0 introduces significant UI improvements, advanced theming capabilities, and enhanced user interaction features that take your tab management experience to the next level.

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✨ What's New

🎨 Advanced Theming System

• Blur Intensity Controls: Customize the glassmorphism effect with adjustable blur levels
• Group Color Picker: Set custom colors for your tab groups with an intuitive color picker modal
• Expanded Color Presets: Additional theme options for more personalization
• Manual Light/Dark Mode Toggle: Take control of your theme with manual mode switching instead of relying solely on system preferences

🖱️ Enhanced Drag & Drop Experience

• Smooth Drag Ghost: Beautiful visual feedback when dragging tabs
• Hover-to-Nest: Intuitive tab nesting by hovering over potential parent tabs during drag operations
• Improved Drop Indicators: Clearer visual cues for where tabs will land

📂 Tab Groups Manager

• Dedicated Groups UI: New interface for comprehensive tab group management
• Visual Group Controls: Easier group creation, modification, and deletion
• Enhanced Group Visualization: Better representation of tab groups in the tree structure

📥 Download Manager Enhancements

• Progress Indicators: Real-time visual progress bars for active downloads
• Better Download Tracking: Improved UI for monitoring your downloads directly from the sidebar

🎨 UI/UX Revamp

• New Design Language: Modern, cleaner interface with improved visual hierarchy
• Revamped Sidepanel: Redesigned layout with better spacing and organization
• Enhanced Theme Settings Panel: More intuitive controls for theme customization
• Improved Visual Feedback: Better hover states, transitions, and animations

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🔧 Improvements & Refinements

• Optimized Performance: Faster tab updates and smoother animations
• Better Visual Consistency: Unified design elements across all managers (Tabs, Bookmarks, Downloads, Groups)
• Enhanced Accessibility: Improved keyboard navigation and screen reader support
• Refined Color Palette: Updated colors for better contrast and readability
• Smoother Transitions: Polished animations throughout the interface

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🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed edge cases in drag-and-drop behavior
• Improved tab tree persistence reliability
• Enhanced theme switching stability
• Better handling of edge browser compatibility

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📦 Installation

1. Download zentree-tabs-v2.0.0.zip from the release assets
2. Extract the ZIP file
3. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
4. Enable "Developer mode" in the top right
5. Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder
6. Open the Chrome Side Panel and select "ZenTree Tabs"

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🔄 Upgrading from v1.0.0

If you're already using v1.0.0:

1. Download the new version
2. Remove the old extension (your settings and tree structure will be preserved in Chrome's storage)
3. Install v2.0.0 following the installation steps above
4. Your tabs, groups, and preferences will be automatically restored

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🙏 Thank You

Thank you for using ZenTree Tabs! Your feedback and support drive continuous improvement. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.

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v1.0.0

ZenTree Tabs v1.0.0 - Initial Release

I am excited to introduce ZenTree Tabs, the modern vertical tab manager that brings order to your browsing chaos. Inspired by the Arc browser aesthetic, ZenTree Tabs transforms your side panel into a powerful productivity hub.

✨ Key Features

• 🌳 Vertical Tree Layout: Tabs automatically nest under their openers, preserving your research context.
• 📂 Native Groups: Seamlessly integrates with Chrome Tab Groups, visualizing them as folders.
• ✋ Intuitive Drag & Drop: Reorder and nest tabs with smooth precision. Drag tabs directly into groups to organize them.
• 🎨 Beautiful Theming: Choose from 5 premium themes (Ocean, Sunset, Forest, Berry, Monochrome) and customize with "Glass" and "Mesh" effects.
• 🔖 Built-in Managers: Access and manage your Bookmarks and Downloads directly from the sidebar.
• 💾 Robust Persistence: Your tree structure is saved automatically, surviving browser restarts and crashes.
• ⚡ Smart Logic: "New Tabs" intelligently open at the root level to keep your tree clean.
• 🚀 Get Started

Install the extension

• Open the Chrome Side Panel.
• Select "ZenTree Tabs" and enjoy a cleaner browsing experience.