kill-tabs
A CLI tool and Node.js API to kill Chrome tab processes to free up system resources while keeping tabs in the browser.
What is kill-tabs?
kill-tabs is a Node.js-based tool that kills Chrome tab processes to improve system performance, decrease battery usage, and save memory. It targets users who keep numerous tabs open, allowing them to suspend tabs without closing them, so they can be reloaded later. The tool works across multiple Chromium-based browsers and offers both CLI and API interfaces for flexibility.
Developers and power users who frequently have many Chrome tabs open and experience system slowdowns or high resource consumption, particularly on laptops or lower-spec machines.
It provides a simple, automated way to free up system resources without losing tab state, unlike manual tab closing or browser extensions that may not fully kill processes. Its cross-platform support and dual CLI/API options make it versatile for different workflows.
Overview
Kill all Chrome tabs to improve performance, decrease battery usage, and save memory
Use Cases
Best For
- Freeing up memory on systems with many open Chrome tabs
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