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Testing Co-Pilot for Backend Engineers

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Overview

What it is

Browse any website in Chrome's side panel alongside your main tab. Your browsing session stays exactly where you left it. Unlike other side panel browsers, SidePanel Buddy automatically saves your last visited page - close the panel, switch tabs, or even restart Chrome, and your page will be right there waiting when you return. Choose your favorite search engine. Quickly switch between Google, Bing, Brave Search, Ecosia, or Yahoo directly from the side panel.

Intent

I need it when

Monitor social media or news without interrupting current work

Users can browse Twitter, Reddit, or news sites in the side panel while maintaining focus on their primary task. The extension supports multiple search engines and remembers user preferences, enabling quick access to preferred news sources.

Follow tutorials or guides while working on a separate task

SidePanel Buddy enables users to view instructional content in the side panel while performing work in the main tab. The clean, distraction-free interface and automatic session saving help users stay focused on both the guide and their task.

Multitask efficiently by watching videos or chatting while browsing

SidePanel Buddy transforms the side panel into a fully functional browser, allowing users to stream videos, engage in chat, or read articles alongside their main browsing activity. Dark mode support and lightweight design ensure smooth multitasking without performance degradation.

Research while writing documents without switching tabs

SidePanel Buddy opens any website in Chrome's side panel, allowing users to keep reference materials visible while working in the main tab. Session persistence automatically saves the last visited page, so users can close and reopen the panel without losing their research context.

Compare product prices or features side-by-side during shopping

Users can open multiple product pages in the side panel and compare them with the main tab simultaneously. The drag-and-drop feature lets users quickly load new product links into the panel for instant comparison without tab switching.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User needs to browse websites on non-Chrome browsers, as this is Chrome-only
  • User requires advanced browsing features like extensions or plugins within the side panel
  • User needs persistent multi-tab management across browser restarts beyond single-page restoration
  • User works primarily with desktop applications and rarely needs web browsing alongside main tasks
  • User requires enterprise-grade security or compliance features not available in free extensions
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Pricing

Free Chrome extension View pricing