Getting Started
Install Tabhive and learn the basics in minutes
Getting Started with Tabhive
Get up and running with Tabhive in just a few minutes.
Installation
Tabhive is available for Chrome, Brave, and Arc browsers.
Chrome Web Store
- Visit the Chrome Web Store
- Click "Add to Chrome" (or "Add to Brave" if using Brave)
- Pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access
The same extension works for Chrome, Brave, and Arc browsers.
First Launch
When you first open Tabhive, you'll automatically get:
- A Personal Workspace - Your private workspace
- A Default Space - Your initial space to organize groups
You'll be greeted with an onboarding tour that walks you through the key features:
- Understanding Spaces - Your tabs are organized into workspaces and spaces
- Add Groups - Learn to organize tabs in groups
- Use the Command Palette - Quick navigation with keyboard shortcuts
Basic Concepts
Workspaces
Workspaces are top-level containers for organizing your browsing. Think of them as different "projects" or "contexts":
- 🏢 Work
- 🏠 Personal
- 📚 Research
- 🎮 Entertainment
Groups
Groups are collections of tabs within a workspace. They help you organize related tabs:
- Different aspects of a project
- Related research materials
- Shopping tabs vs reading tabs
- Frontend vs backend development
Spaces
Spaces are collections of groups. They provide an additional layer of organization for complex projects.
Quick Start Actions
Add Tabs to a Group
- Open Tabhive
- Drag and drop a tab into a group
- Right-click groups for more options
Create a Workspace
- Open Tabhive
- Click on workspace dropdown
- Click on "+ Create new workspace"
- Enter workspace name and description
- Click "Create"
Note: Workspaces are available only on Pro plans.
Use Command Palette
Press ⌘ + shift + K (Mac) or + K (Windows/Linux) to open the command palette:
- Search your stored tabs
- Save tabs
- Navigate to groups