copy all tab addresses 作者： frie

Copy All Tab Addresses - Feature Documentation

Overview

Copy All Tab Addresses is a Firefox extension that provides one-click functionality to copy all open tab addresses to your clipboard. The extension sorts tabs by URL in ascending order and offers two different output formats.

Key Features

🔍 Tab Collection

• Automatically retrieves all open tabs in the current Firefox window
• Works across all tab groups and pinned tabs
• Real-time data collection - no caching or delays

📝 Smart Sorting

• Sorts all tabs by URL in ascending alphabetical order
• Case-insensitive sorting for consistent results
• Handles international characters and special URLs properly

📋 Dual Copy Modes

1. Complete Tab List

• Format: Index. Title - URL
• Includes both page title and URL for each tab
• Numbered list for easy reference
• Example output:
  ```
• Example Site - https://example.com
• GitHub - https://github.com
• Stack Overflow - https://stackoverflow.com
  ```

2. URLs Only

• Format: Plain URL list
• One URL per line
• Clean format for direct use in scripts or applications
• Example output:
  https://example.com
https://github.com
https://stackoverflow.com

🎨 User Interface

• Bilingual Interface: Full Chinese and English support
• Clean Design: Minimalist popup with clear action buttons
• Status Feedback: Real-time status messages during operations
• Error Handling: Graceful fallbacks and user-friendly error messages

⚡ Technical Features

Modern Clipboard API

• Uses navigator.clipboard.writeText() for secure clipboard access
• Automatic fallback to document.execCommand() for older browsers
• No external dependencies or permissions beyond clipboard access

Performance Optimized

• Lightweight codebase with minimal memory footprint
• Fast execution - typically completes in under 100ms
• No background processing or continuous monitoring

Security & Privacy

• Local Processing Only: All data processing happens locally
• No Data Collection: Extension doesn't store or transmit any data
• Minimal Permissions: Only requests necessary tabs and clipboardWrite permissions
• No Network Access: Extension works completely offline

Use Cases

📚 Research & Documentation

• Quickly compile reference lists for research papers
• Create bibliographies with web sources
• Document browsing sessions for later review

💼 Professional Workflows

• Share relevant links with team members
• Create reports with web resource references
• Backup important tab sessions

🔧 Development & Testing

• Export test URLs for automation scripts
• Document web application testing sessions
• Share development resources with team

📖 Educational Purposes

• Compile reading lists for students
• Create resource collections for courses
• Share educational web content efficiently

Browser Compatibility

• Firefox 48+: Full support with all features
• Modern Firefox: Optimized performance with latest APIs
• Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux

Installation Requirements

• Firefox browser version 48 or higher
• No additional software or dependencies required
• Approximately 50KB of storage space

Permissions Explained

tabs Permission

• Purpose: Access tab titles and URLs
• Scope: Current window only
• Usage: Read-only access to retrieve tab information

clipboardWrite Permission

• Purpose: Copy formatted lists to system clipboard
• Scope: Write-only clipboard access
• Usage: Paste functionality in other applications

Performance Metrics

• Startup Time: < 50ms
• Processing Time: < 100ms for 50+ tabs
• Memory Usage: < 2MB during operation
• Storage Footprint: ~50KB installed size

Accessibility Features

• Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard support for all functions
• Screen Reader Compatible: Proper ARIA labels and semantic HTML
• High Contrast Support: Works with browser accessibility themes
• Clear Visual Feedback: Status messages and button states

Data Format Specifications

Complete List Format

[Index]. [Page Title] - [Full URL]


• Index: Sequential numbering starting from 1
• Page Title: Exact title as displayed in browser tab
• URL: Complete URL including protocol and parameters

URL-Only Format

[Full URL]


• One URL per line
• No additional formatting or numbering
• Direct copy-paste ready for scripts and applications

Error Handling

• Permission Denied: Graceful fallback with user instructions
• Clipboard Access Failed: Alternative copy methods attempted
• No Tabs Found: Clear messaging for edge cases
• Network Errors: Local processing ensures reliability

Future Roadmap

• Custom sorting options (by title, domain, last accessed)
• Export to file formats (CSV, JSON, TXT)
• Tab filtering capabilities
• Keyboard shortcuts for quick access
• Integration with bookmark management

This extension is designed to be a reliable, efficient tool for anyone who needs to quickly organize and share their browsing sessions.