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I See Dead Tabs by SingeQuantique

I see tabs that are dead… (inspired by The Sixth Sense) Auto-sleep or close inactive tabs to keep Firefox fast and tidy. Flexible rules, pin protection, exceptions, no tracking. Open source, minimal fuss.

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You can tag tabs with a pretty emoji that will block the possibility of deleting a tab. You can also define whether it does only discard, or direct remove or a mix of both, you can set the duration and be informed.right-click on the tab or page to display the categorization icons.you can see which tabs are protected from zombies.
About this extension
I See Dead Tabs auto-sleeps or closes inactive tabs to free memory and clear the clutter. Fast to set up, privacy-respecting, and 100% open source—so Firefox stays smooth without breaking your habits.
  • Choose inactivity rules (duration + action: sleep/close)
  • Respects pinned tabs and your critical sites (exceptions list)
  • One-click pause when you don’t want automation
  • Option to ignore tabs playing audio/video
  • Clear notifications for what’s slept/closed
  • No data leaves your browser — zero tracking

Why you’ll love it
- Faster, lighter Firefox during heavy multitasking
- Less tab overload → more focus
- Transparent by design: open source, predictable behavior

Install it, set your idle time, and let the extension keep your workspace clean—so you can stay in flow.
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Required permissions:

  • Display notifications to you
  • Access browser tabs
  • Access your data for all websites

Data collection:

  • The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
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Version
1.1
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72.2 KB
Last updated
22 days ago (Oct 16, 2025)
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