saatvik333

a minimalist new-tab browser extension designed to improve productivity with quick access widgets, a unique clock-of-clocks display, and a clean, customizable interface.

ideation

many browser new-tab experiences prioritize speed but lack intentional utility or composability. tabula was conceived to transform the default new-tab page into a functional space that supports productive routines, surfacing vital info and tools without clutter.

the core idea is to create a lightweight, extensible extension that combines aesthetic simplicity with everyday utility: a clock, widgets, quick search, and personalization — all delivered with minimal performance cost.

implementation

tabula is built in typescript, leveraging modern frontend tooling (bun/vite) and web extension APIs to support chromium and firefox based browsers. it renders a clean new-tab ui using web components and standard html/css, with state stored locally for offline use and fast load times.

this extension ships modular widgets including a unique “clock-of-clocks”, quick notes, todo list, weather, pomodoro timer and daily quotes. interactive elements support drag-and-drop support for widgets, keyboard navigation, and extensive customizations.

configuration is stored in browser local storage with defaults that can be overridden per user preferences. it is also fitted with a automated ci/cd build pipeline that produces optimized artifacts for testing & distribution on web extension marketplaces with every new release.

key features

unique clock of clocks display with 12/24h formats
widgets drag-and-drop support
built-in productivity widgets: pomodoro timer, tasks, weather, quick notes, quote of the day
automated ci/cd pipeline for building -> testing -> publishing
customizable color palettes and theme modes (light/dark/auto)
search integration with configurable providers for added privacy
very minimal performance footprint and offline support

installation

to develop locally:

git clone https://github.com/saatvik333/tabula.git
cd tabula

# if you have bun, else just use npm
bun install
bun run build

to use in browser:

install on firefox via the official addon listing tabula
load the packaged extension in any chromium based browser like chrome/edge/brave via chrome://extensions → load unpacked

distribution

tabula is packaged for firefox and other chromium-based browsers, with releases available on the firefox addons store and as downloadable extension zips.