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TabFeather

mozilla.orgBrowser DevTools & extensions

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 24 Sep 2026; it is registered on Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 24 Sep 2026. How this is checked

TabFeather is a Firefox extension that adds smooth tab-switching animations and predictive preloading to make navigation between tabs feel faster. It is intended for Firefox users who want a more responsive tab-browsing experience.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

4 features

Purpose: Slow or jarring tab switching in Firefox.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Firefox users who frequently switch between tabs

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable, macos, windows, linux

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: addons.mozilla.org · addons.mozilla.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, TabFeather takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: Slow or jarring tab switching in Firefox. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for firefox users who frequently switch between tabs. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

zlar builds and maintains TabFeather, and it first shipped in 2026. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include tab animations, predictive preloading, and smooth tab switching. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Tab animations
  • Predictive preloading
  • Smooth tab switching
  • Browser activity access

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
firefox-extensiontab-switchingpredictive-preloadingbrowser-performance

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

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Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed20 Sep · 22:42 UTC
    TabFeather seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about TabFeather

What is TabFeather?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Slow or jarring tab switching in Firefox. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use TabFeather?
Inferred · not functionally tested: TabFeather is a consumer product built for firefox users who frequently switch between tabs.
Is TabFeather free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — TabFeather is free to use.
What platforms does TabFeather run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: TabFeather runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is TabFeather still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 24 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to TabFeather?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include TabFeather plus, ScrollFeather, and TextFeather.TabFeather plusScrollFeatherTextFeather
Who makes TabFeather?
TabFeather is developed by zlar.
How long has TabFeather been around?
TabFeather first shipped in 2026.

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