AsciiTab by S I D
AsciiTab is a minimal, keyboard-driven new tab dashboard with ASCII aesthetics, built for speed, customization, and a terminal-like experience.
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About this extension
Full Description
AsciiTab (Catppuccin Startpage) transforms your browser’s new tab into a fast, keyboard-first command center designed for developers and power users.
It replaces traditional clicking with a command-driven workflow, letting you navigate, search, and manage tasks instantly from a single input bar.
How to Use
Start typing in the central search bar.
You can either search normally or use commands for faster actions.
Basic Usage
Type anything → performs a default web search
Press Enter → executes the action
Commands
AsciiTab supports quick commands for navigation and search.
Built-in Commands
!gh → Search on GitHub
!yt → Search on YouTube
!rd → Search on Reddit
!wa → Open WhatsApp Web
@s → Open settings
@h → Open help
Example:
!gh ascii generator → searches GitHub
!yt lo-fi music → opens YouTube results
Custom Commands
You can create your own shortcuts in settings.
Example:
!gm → Gmail
!tw → Twitter
!ln → LinkedIn
Features
Command-Based Interface
Everything is accessible through keyboard shortcuts and commands.
ASCII Art System
Customize the main display with presets or create your own using the built-in editor.
Widgets
Tasks and notes
Media player with visualizer
System stats (CPU and RAM simulation)
Focus mode for distraction-free usage
Customization
Switch between Catppuccin themes (Mocha, Latte, Macchiato)
Adjust fonts, layout, and density
Export and import configuration as JSON
Privacy First
All data is stored locally in your browser. No tracking or external data collection.
Lightweight
Built with vanilla JavaScript for fast performance and low resource usage.
Why AsciiTab
AsciiTab is designed to feel like a personal operating system inside your browser, combining speed, aesthetics, and control in a single interface.
Host permissions are used only for user-initiated search suggestions and queries via external APIs (e.g., Google Suggestions). No data is collected, stored externally, or transmitted in the background.
AsciiTab (Catppuccin Startpage) transforms your browser’s new tab into a fast, keyboard-first command center designed for developers and power users.
It replaces traditional clicking with a command-driven workflow, letting you navigate, search, and manage tasks instantly from a single input bar.
How to Use
Start typing in the central search bar.
You can either search normally or use commands for faster actions.
Basic Usage
Type anything → performs a default web search
Press Enter → executes the action
Commands
AsciiTab supports quick commands for navigation and search.
Built-in Commands
!gh → Search on GitHub
!yt → Search on YouTube
!rd → Search on Reddit
!wa → Open WhatsApp Web
@s → Open settings
@h → Open help
Example:
!gh ascii generator → searches GitHub
!yt lo-fi music → opens YouTube results
Custom Commands
You can create your own shortcuts in settings.
Example:
!gm → Gmail
!tw → Twitter
!ln → LinkedIn
Features
Command-Based Interface
Everything is accessible through keyboard shortcuts and commands.
ASCII Art System
Customize the main display with presets or create your own using the built-in editor.
Widgets
Tasks and notes
Media player with visualizer
System stats (CPU and RAM simulation)
Focus mode for distraction-free usage
Customization
Switch between Catppuccin themes (Mocha, Latte, Macchiato)
Adjust fonts, layout, and density
Export and import configuration as JSON
Privacy First
All data is stored locally in your browser. No tracking or external data collection.
Lightweight
Built with vanilla JavaScript for fast performance and low resource usage.
Why AsciiTab
AsciiTab is designed to feel like a personal operating system inside your browser, combining speed, aesthetics, and control in a single interface.
Host permissions are used only for user-initiated search suggestions and queries via external APIs (e.g., Google Suggestions). No data is collected, stored externally, or transmitted in the background.
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Permissions and data
Optional permissions:
- Access your data for all websites
Data collection:
- The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
More information
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- Version
- 1.0
- Size
- 25.39 KB
- Last updated
- 4 days ago (Apr 14, 2026)
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- License
- Mozilla Public License 2.0
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