# Smart Tabs

Open files in new tabs by default, with smart tab deduplication.

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## Features

- **New tab by default** — every file you click opens in a new tab, keeping your workspace organized
- **Smart deduplication** — if the file is already open, focus it instead of creating a duplicate (configurable)
- **Universal coverage** — works with File Explorer, Quick Switcher, internal links, bookmarks, and any API call
- **Broad file type support** — markdown, canvas, graph, image, video, audio, pdf
- **Configurable delay** — fine-tune the response timing to match your system

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## Installation

### From Community Plugins

1. Open **Settings → Community plugins**
2. Search for **Smart Tabs**
3. Install and enable

### Manual

1. Download `main.js` and `manifest.json` from the [latest release](https://github.com/ksawl/obsidian-smart-tabs/releases/latest)
2. Copy them to `<vault>/.obsidian/plugins/smart-tabs/`
3. Enable the plugin in **Settings → Community plugins**

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## Configuration

Open **Settings → Smart Tabs** to configure:

| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| **Deduplicate open tabs** | Focus existing tab when a file is already open | `on` |
| **Execution delay (ms)** | Delay before processing a tab event (10–100 ms) | `30` |

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## Compatibility

- Requires Obsidian **1.8.9** or later
- Desktop only (not available on mobile)

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## Credits

Smart Tabs is a fork of [New Tab+](https://github.com/Raphlette/obsidian-new-tab-plus) by [Raphlette](https://github.com/Raphlette), licensed under MIT.

Enhanced and maintained by [Kharizma & Latreia](https://github.com/ksawl).

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## Support

If Smart Tabs saves your workflow, consider supporting development:

- ☕ [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/ksawl)
- 💜 [Boosty](https://boosty.to/ksawl)