Edit Snapshots

Edit Snapshots

Transform your snapshots into personalized workspaces by editing windows, groups, and tabs. The snapshot editor allows you to create custom collections that can be restored with a single click.

How to Access Snapshot Editor

From Settings Page - Snapshot Manager

1. Open extension settings
2. Navigate to Snapshot Manager
3. Find the snapshot you want to edit
4. Click the edit button (pencil icon) in the bottom-right corner of the snapshot card

Editing Features

Edit Snapshot Information

Snapshot Title

• Click the title field to rename your snapshot
• Create descriptive names like “Morning Workflow” or “Research Collection”

Snapshot Description

• Add detailed descriptions to remember the purpose of each snapshot
• Helps identify snapshot content when browsing

Window Management

Add New Windows

• Click “Add New Window” button to create additional windows
• Organize different work contexts into separate windows
• Each window can have its own configuration

Edit Window Names

• Rename windows to reflect their purpose (e.g., “Development”, “Research”)
• Clear naming helps during restoration

Remove Windows

• Delete unnecessary windows to streamline your workspace
• Keep only relevant windows for efficient restoration

Group Management

Create New Groups

• Click “Create New Group” within any window
• Organize related tabs into logical collections
• Perfect for project-based or topic-based organization

Edit Group Properties

• Rename groups with descriptive titles
• Change group colors for visual organization
• Color-code different types of work (blue for research, green for development, etc.)

Delete Groups

• Remove unwanted groups
• Tabs from deleted groups move to ungrouped section

Tab Management

Add New Tabs

• Click “Add New Tab” in any group or window
• Manually enter URLs for websites you frequently visit
• Build custom bookmark collections

Edit Tab Information

• Modify tab titles for better identification
• Update URLs if websites have changed
• Customize tab names for easier recognition

Remove Tabs

• Delete unnecessary or outdated tabs
• Keep only relevant content for clean restoration

Reorganize Tabs

• Drag and drop tabs between groups
• Move tabs between windows
• Reorder tabs within groups for logical flow

Search and Navigation

Search Function

• Use the search bar to quickly find specific tabs or groups
• Search by title, URL, or group name
• Filter large snapshots to focus on specific content

Expand/Collapse

• Use expand/collapse controls to manage view complexity
• Focus on specific sections while editing
• Navigate large snapshots more efficiently

Saving Changes

Save Progress

• Click “Save Changes” to preserve your modifications
• Changes are saved to the snapshot permanently
• Original snapshot data is updated

Cancel Editing

• Click “Cancel” to discard changes and exit editor
• Returns snapshot to original state
• No changes are saved

Use Cases

Custom Workspaces

• Create project-specific collections with all necessary tabs
• Build morning startup routines with essential daily sites
• Organize research materials by topic or deadline

Bookmark Collections

• Transform snapshots into organized bookmark libraries
• Create themed collections (news, tools, entertainment)
• Build resource lists for specific interests or work areas

Team Collaboration

• Prepare standardized workspace setups for team members
• Create project templates with all required tools and documentation
• Share organized work environments through snapshot sync

Best Practices

• Use descriptive names for windows, groups, and tabs
• Color-code groups by function or priority
• Remove outdated or irrelevant content regularly
• Organize tabs logically within groups
• Keep snapshots focused on specific purposes or workflows

Tips

• Edit snapshots during downtime to prepare for future work sessions
• Create multiple versions of similar workspaces for different scenarios
• Use the search function when working with large snapshots
• Regularly update URLs if websites change their addresses
• Consider breaking very large snapshots into smaller, focused ones