Org-Dex Chrome Extension - Save and Organize Browser Sessions in Org-mode

Org-Dex is a lightweight Chrome extension that allows users to quickly copy all open tab titles and URLs in Org-mode syntax for easy note-taking and session management.

Features

• Fetches all open tabs in the current Chrome window.
• Formats the tab links using Org-mode syntax.
• Allows users to add a session name and optional description.
• Automatically copies the formatted session to the clipboard.

Installation

1. Clone or download this repository.
2. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/.
3. Enable Developer Mode (toggle in the top right corner).
4. Click on “Load unpacked” and select the extension folder.
5. The extension is now installed and ready to use.

Usage

1. Click on the Org-Dex extension icon.
2. Enter a session name and an optional description.
3. Click the “Fetch Tabs” button.
4. The session details, including tab titles and URLs, will be copied to your clipboard in Org-mode format.
5. Paste the copied content into your Org document.

Example Output

Session Name
[2025-03-28 Fri 14:30]
Optional session description
*** [[https://example.com][Example Website]]
*** [[https://another-site.com][Another Site]]

Technical Details

• Uses chrome.tabs.query() to fetch all open tabs.
• Formats tab data as Org-mode links.
• Uses navigator.clipboard.writeText() to copy the text.
• Closes the popup automatically after copying.