The Best Way to Browse GitHub: Use NoTab to Double Your Productivity

GitHub is a platform that developers use every day, whether it's for discovering open-source projects, reading documentation, or checking Issues and Pull Requests.
However, in practice, you might encounter situations like these:

  • You click on an external documentation link, and it opens in a new tab.
  • Clicking reference links in a README leads to an ever-growing number of tabs.
  • You want to compare two files or different versions of code simultaneously but have to keep switching between pages.

Over time, this can really hurt your efficiency and focus.

That's why I developed NoTab.

I wanted to be able to browse everything on one page instead of getting lost in a sea of tabs.

What’s Different About Browsing GitHub with NoTab?

  • Inline Preview of External Links
    When clicking on external links in READMEs, Wikis, or Issues, the content opens in a floating window on the current page without redirecting.
  • Maintain Project Context
    You can keep the GitHub project page open while viewing external resources, making reading, comparing, and searching smoother.
  • Compare Multiple Links Simultaneously
    Open several floating windows at once for documents, examples, and dependency explanations, allowing for more efficient information comparison.
  • Convenient Code Comparison
    Whether it’s different files or different versions of the same file across branches or commits, you can view them side by side in multiple floating windows to quickly spot differences, eliminating the need for frequent page switches or additional tools.
  • Immersive Reading
    When viewing long documents or tutorials, switch to immersive mode with a semi-transparent background that allows you to focus on the core content.

Suitable Use Cases

  • Quickly viewing external API or tool introductions while reading open-source project documentation
  • Looking up related discussions and materials in Issues or PRs
  • Comparing code differences between branches or commits
  • Following tutorials or documentation while simultaneously reviewing code

Why I Recommend Trying NoTab

I work on GitHub daily, and NoTab has become an indispensable tool for me.
It saves me a lot of time switching between pages and helps me stay focused during reading and research.
Especially the code comparison feature, which allows me to conduct research, reference, and comparison all in one place, significantly boosting my development efficiency.

💡 Install NoTab: Visit https://notab.pro/ to get started.
Whether you’re a developer, a documentation maintainer, or a user eager to explore open-source projects, give NoTab a try to completely elevate your GitHub browsing experience.