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Chrome workspace extension

If Chrome is where you do most of your work, you need more than tab groups and bookmarks. SideArc turns Chrome's side panel into a workspace with spaces for separate projects, vertical tabs, folders for saved links, and pins for core tools.

MekongApps Editorial Team Updated March 23, 2026
SideArc Chrome workspace with spaces for Work, Research, and Personal projects

Spaces, vertical tabs, folders, and pins — all in Chrome's side panel

What a workspace extension should do

  • Separate projects — not mix work, research, and personal tabs in one strip
  • Manage live tabs — show open tabs in real time, not just saved sessions
  • Persist structure — folders and pins survive across browser restarts
  • Navigate fast — switch contexts instantly, search across tabs

What weak workspace tools miss

Some tools only save and restore sessions. Others only change the tab layout. A real workspace extension needs both: live tab management and persistent structure. If you're rebuilding your environment every time you reopen Chrome, the tool isn't working.

A practical workspace setup

A tool like SideArc turns Chrome's side panel into a workspace. Each space is a separate project with its own vertical tab list, pinned tools, and saved folders. Switch spaces with a click or swipe. Tabs open in the current space automatically. Drag to reorder, save to folders, pin core tools.

FAQ

What is a Chrome workspace extension?+

It is a tool that turns Chrome from a temporary browser into a structured work environment, usually with project separation, saved resources, and better navigation.

How does SideArc turn Chrome into a workspace?+

SideArc adds spaces for projects, vertical tabs for scanning, folders for saved links, and pins for core tools inside Chrome's side panel.

Is a workspace extension better than just using bookmarks?+

Yes for active work. Bookmarks store links, but a workspace extension helps manage live tabs, recurring references, and project context at the same time.

Can I use SideArc for multiple projects at once?+

Yes. That is one of its main strengths. Each project can live in its own space with its own tabs, pins, and folders.