SupaSidebar

About SupaSidebar

Tired of digital chaos slowing you down? The future of streamlined workflow is here, and it lives on the edge of your screen. SupaSidebar is the game-changing, Arc-inspired sidebar application for macOS that's redefining how power users interact with their digital workspace. This isn't just another utility; it's a central nervous system for your Mac, designed to obliterate friction and keep you in a state of deep focus. It seamlessly integrates with your entire ecosystem—Safari, Chrome, Arc, Firefox, Brave, and more—to give you instant, keyboard-driven command over your links, files, folders, and open tabs. Imagine having a universal command center that blends perfectly with macOS aesthetics, running lightweight in the background until summoned. Whether you're a developer context-switching between docs and code, a researcher juggling dozens of tabs, or a creator organizing inspiration and assets, SupaSidebar is engineered for you. Its core promise is profound: to end the hunting and gathering for digital items, putting everything you need one shortcut away in a beautiful, distraction-free sidebar. This tool is for anyone ready to transcend traditional window and tab management and experience a fluid, organized, and accelerated computing environment.

Features of SupaSidebar

Universal Command Panel

Harness the power of a centralized command hub, inspired by the best-in-class UX of Arc's Command Panel. Activate it instantly with a global shortcut (Cmd + Ctrl + K) and type to search across your entire digital landscape. This feature allows you to open any saved link in any browser, search through your recent browsing history, and even execute site-specific searches (like "find that article on GitHub") without ever opening the browser first. It's the fastest way to navigate your saved knowledge and open applications, transforming vague recollection into immediate action.

Live Tabs Overview

Never lose a tab in the abyss again. SupaSidebar's Live Tabs feature provides a real-time, unified view of every single tab you have open across all supported browsers. This panoramic visibility is a game-changer for multitaskers and researchers, eliminating the need to manually click through browser windows to find that one crucial article or document. It instantly surfaces your entire browsing session, allowing you to quickly switch contexts or clean up clutter without breaking your flow.

Smart Recents & Pins

Your digital short-term and long-term memory, supercharged. The Recents feature automatically and privately tracks every website you visit across 48 hours, creating an effortless, searchable timeline for instant recall. Complementing this, the Pins feature lets you permanently anchor your most critical links, local files, and folders to the top of your sidebar for one-click access. This combination ensures both spontaneous recovery and instant access to your essential resources, all from one consistent location.

Cross-Platform Capture & Smart Folders

Capture anything, anywhere, without breaking stride. With simple, consistent global shortcuts (Cmd + Ctrl + S to save, Cmd + Ctrl + C to copy), you can instantly send the current webpage URL to your sidebar from any major browser. Furthermore, with Smart Folders powered by tags, you can move beyond basic organization to a dynamic, auto-updating system. Tag your saved items and create folders that populate automatically, making organization effortless and scalable as your library grows.

Use Cases of SupaSidebar

Deep Research & Academic Work

For researchers and students drowning in sources, SupaSidebar is a lifeline. Save relevant papers, articles, and data sources instantly as you discover them using the capture shortcut. Use Pins for your core reference materials and the Live Tabs view to manage dozens of open journals without losing track. The Command Panel lets you jump back to a specific methodology section or dataset in seconds, turning a chaotic research session into a structured, efficient process.

Creative Project Management

Creatives managing inspiration, assets, and project files can centralize their workflow. Save mood board links, tutorial videos, and design system docs directly to the sidebar. Pin your active project folders and key design files for immediate access from any app. The universal search allows a graphic designer to quickly pull up a brand asset or a writer to find a saved reference note without ever leaving their creative software, maintaining creative momentum.

Developer Workflow Optimization

Developers constantly switch between documentation (MDN, Stack Overflow, GitHub), local project folders, and multiple browser tabs for testing. SupaSidebar streamlines this entirely. Pin your project repo, local host URLs, and frequently used API docs. Use the Command Panel to instantly search and open a specific npm package page or a GitHub issue. Live Tabs provide an overview of all open debugging consoles and documentation, drastically reducing context-switching overhead.

Multitasking & Daily Driver Efficiency

For any professional juggling communication, planning, and execution, SupaSidebar cuts through the noise. Keep your daily dashboard (Notion, Asana, Gmail) pinned for one-click access. Use Recents to quickly return to that brief email or shared slide deck you viewed an hour ago. The ability to search and open any item—be it a file, app, or website—from a single keyboard command transforms daily computer use, saving countless minutes of navigation throughout the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SupaSidebar a browser extension?

No, SupaSidebar is not a browser extension. It is a standalone, lightweight native macOS application that runs from your menu bar. It works by integrating seamlessly with all major browsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Arc, Brave, etc.) through macOS system-level functionalities. This architecture ensures greater stability, universal compatibility across all your browsers, and a consistent experience without needing to install multiple extensions.

Which browsers does SupaSidebar work with?

SupaSidebar offers comprehensive multi-browser support. It is fully compatible with Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, The Arc Browser, and Brave. The application is designed to work with any mainstream browser on macOS, allowing you to save links, view live tabs, and interact with your browsing data uniformly, regardless of which browser you are using at any given moment.

What macOS version do I need?

To run SupaSidebar, you need macOS 13 (Ventura) or a newer version. This requirement ensures the application can utilize the latest macOS APIs for optimal performance, seamless integration, security, and access to the system features that enable its powerful browser integration and global shortcut functionalities.

Where is my data stored?

Your data privacy is paramount. All data collected by SupaSidebar—including your saved links, pins, and recents—is stored locally and securely on your Mac. Nothing is sent to external servers or the cloud unless you explicitly choose to use a syncing service. This local-first approach guarantees your browsing history and personal organization remain completely private and under your control.

Pricing of SupaSidebar

SupaSidebar offers a transparent, honest pricing model with a powerful free tier and a feature-rich Pro plan. You can start with a full 7-day trial of Pro features without requiring a credit card. The Free Forever plan includes support for all major browsers, one organizational Space, and core functionality—perfect for daily use. The Pro plan, priced at $9.99 per year (billed annually, using the code REPUBLIC50 for 50% off during the sale), unlocks unlimited Spaces for advanced organization, early access to new features, and priority support directly from the developer. This represents a significant saving of 58% compared to the monthly option. All plans are backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee, allowing you to try the product risk-free.