AeroSearch is a fast, lightweight, and powerful multi-tab search extension built exclusively for Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers (including Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi, and Arc).
Designed for researchers, students, developers, and busy professionals, AeroSearch solves the frustration of managing dozens of open browser tabs. Instead of clicking through every single tab one by one and pressing Ctrl+F (Cmd+F on Mac) repeatedly, AeroSearch automates the entire process. It scans all your open web pages and PDF documents simultaneously, finding the exact keyword or phrase you need in seconds.
🎯 Why Use AeroSearch? (Real-World Use Cases)
Whether you are working on a big project or just have too many tabs open, AeroSearch helps you stay organized and save hours of manual work:
- 📚 Academic Research & Study: Have 30+ research papers, articles, and PDF documents open? Search for a specific citation, author name, or concept across all open PDFs and web pages at once without losing your place.
- 💻 Software Development & Debugging: When troubleshooting an error with dozens of StackOverflow threads, GitHub issues, and documentation pages open, quickly find which tab mentions a specific function, error code, or library.
- 🛍️ Online Shopping & Price Comparison: Opened 15 different product tabs? Search for specific features, warranty details, or shipping terms across every open store tab in seconds.
- 🧹 Cleaning Up Tab Clutter: Use the Bulk Cleanup Mode to automatically close all tabs that do not contain your search term—instantly clearing away irrelevant pages and freeing up your computer’s memory (RAM).
- 📄 Searching Inside Local & Online PDFs: Chrome’s built-in search only works one tab at a time. AeroSearch extracts and reads text across multiple open PDF files smoothly without lagging or crashing your browser.
✨ Key Features
- Universal Multi-Tab Search: Searches through both standard HTML web pages and open PDF files at the exact same time.
- Fast & Smooth PDF Text Extraction: Reads text inside complex PDF documents efficiently without slowing down your Chrome browser.
- Bulk Tab Cleanup Mode: Includes an optional auto-close feature that automatically closes tabs with zero matches, keeping your workspace clean.
- Chrome Side Panel Integration: Runs neatly inside the Chrome Side Panel so you can search, read, and navigate without blocking your screen.
- Smart Pause & Resume: Automatically jumps to the first matching tab and pauses so you can read, letting you resume scanning whenever you are ready.
- 100% Private & Offline: Works completely locally on your device. AeroSearch does not track your browsing history, collect personal data, or connect to any external servers.
🛠️ How to Use AeroSearch
- Open the Extension: Click the AeroSearch icon in your Chrome toolbar (or open it from the Extensions puzzle menu) to launch the Side Panel.
- Enter Your Keyword: Type the word, number, or exact phrase you want to find into the search bar.
- Choose Cleanup Mode (Optional): Check the “Close tabs with no match” option if you want AeroSearch to automatically close tabs that don’t have what you’re looking for.
- Start Scanning: Click the Start Search button to begin scanning all open tabs in your current window.
- Review Matches: As soon as a match is found, AeroSearch opens that tab for you and pauses the scan.
- Continue or Stop: Click Resume to jump to the next matching tab, or click Stop at any time to end the search.
🌐 Supported Browsers
AeroSearch is built using modern Chrome Extension standards (Manifest V3) and works on Google Chrome and all Chromium-based browsers, including:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Brave Browser
- Opera & Opera GX
- Vivaldi
- Arc Browser
(Note: This extension is for Chromium browsers only and is not available for Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.)
📥 Installation Guide
Because AeroSearch offers deep PDF scanning and tab control, you can install it easily in Developer Mode:
- Download or clone this repository to your computer.
- Open your browser and go to
chrome://extensions/ (or edge://extensions/, brave://extensions/).
- Turn on Developer mode using the toggle switch in the top-right corner.
- Click Load unpacked and select the AeroSearch folder.
- For detailed visual instructions, please open and follow the Installation PDF included in this repository.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can AeroSearch search inside PDF files open in Chrome?
Yes! AeroSearch is specifically designed to read and search text inside both web pages and open PDF documents across all your tabs.
Does AeroSearch send my open tabs or search history anywhere?
No. AeroSearch is 100% offline and privacy-focused. All text scanning happens locally inside your browser.
Will it slow down my computer if I have 50+ tabs open?
No. AeroSearch scans tabs sequentially and pauses as soon as it finds a match, keeping CPU and memory usage very low.
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Save time, stay focused, and take full control of your open tabs with AeroSearch.