Tab Switcher Extension for Firefox

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/tab-switcher-alt-w-s/

A simple browser extension that allows you to switch between tabs using Alt + W and Alt + S.

Features

• Switch to previous tab: Alt + W
• Switch to next tab: Alt + S
• Circular navigation (wraps around from last to first tab)

Installation

1. Download the extension files

   • Create a folder named tab-switcher-extension
   • Save manifest.json and background.js in this folder

2. Load the extension in Zen Browser

   • Open Zen Browser
   • Navigate to about:debugging
   • Click on "This Zen" in the sidebar
   • Click "Load Temporary Add-on..."
   • Select the manifest.json file from your folder

3. Start using

   • Press Alt + W to go to the previous tab
   • Press Alt + S to go to the next tab

Files Structure

tab-switcher-extension/
├── manifest.json
└── background.js

Customization

You can change the keyboard shortcuts by editing the suggested_key values in manifest.json:

• Replace Alt with Ctrl or Shift
• Change W/S to other keys
• Use combinations like Alt+Shift+W

Compatibility

This extension works on:

• Zen Browser
• Firefox (and Firefox-based browsers)
• Any browser supporting WebExtensions API and Manifest V2

Requirements

• Zen Browser or Firefox
• Browser version supporting Manifest V2

Notes

• The extension is loaded as a temporary add-on, which means it will be removed when you close the browser
• You'll need to reload it each time you restart your browser
• For permanent installation, you would need to sign and publish it on Firefox Add-ons (addons.mozilla.org) or use Firefox Developer Edition/Nightly with signing disabled