SupaSidebar

About SupaSidebar

SupaSidebar is a meticulously designed, native macOS application that reimagines digital workspace organization by providing a universal, Arc-inspired sidebar accessible directly from your menu bar. Its core purpose is to centralize and streamline access to your most critical digital resources—links, files, folders, and applications—thereby reducing context-switching and maintaining focus. The product functions as a powerful hub, aggregating content from across your system and all major web browsers, including Safari, Chrome, Arc, Firefox, and Brave. It is engineered for professionals, researchers, creators, and power users who juggle multiple tasks and browsers and seek a faster, more organized workflow. SupaSidebar's primary value proposition lies in its ability to break down application and browser silos, offering instant, keyboard-driven access to your entire digital environment from a single, elegant, and distraction-free interface. It emphasizes privacy by keeping all data locally on your Mac, performance through its lightweight native build, and productivity through intelligent features like real-time tab syncing and a powerful command panel.

Features of SupaSidebar

Universal Command Panel

Accessed via a global keyboard shortcut (Cmd+Ctrl+K), the Command Panel is the central nervous system of SupaSidebar. Functioning similarly to Arc's Command Bar, it allows for instantaneous fuzzy-finding across your entire digital workspace. Users can search through saved links, recent browsing history, pinned items, local files, folders, and even installed applications. Advanced functionality includes the ability to search within specific websites directly from the panel, enabling actions like opening a new Google Doc or searching Wikipedia without first navigating to the browser. This feature consolidates numerous actions into one rapid, text-based interface, dramatically speeding up navigation and task execution.

Live Tabs & Recents Overview

This feature provides a real-time, unified view of all open browser tabs across every supported browser window. It effectively solves the problem of "tab sprawl" by displaying a single, searchable list of everything currently open, allowing users to quickly locate and switch to any tab without manually hunting through multiple windows. Complementing this, the Recents section automatically logs every website visited in the last 48 hours, creating a comprehensive, ephemeral history that is invaluable for recalling a page you browsed briefly but did not explicitly save. Together, they ensure you never lose track of your active or recent work.

Multi-Browser Capture & Pins

SupaSidebar seamlessly integrates with your browsing experience regardless of your browser choice. With simple, consistent global shortcuts (Cmd+Ctrl+S to save, Cmd+Ctrl+C to copy the current URL), you can capture links directly to the sidebar from Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Arc, and Brave. Saved items can then be organized as Pins, which are permanently elevated to the top of your sidebar for instant access to your most crucial resources. This system extends beyond links to include local files and folders, creating a true universal repository for your digital essentials that is always one click or keystroke away.

Smart Folders & Spaces

For advanced organization, SupaSidebar offers Smart Folders, which use tags to dynamically filter and group your saved content based on custom rules, and Spaces, which function as separate, isolated workspaces. The free plan includes one Space, ideal for general use, while the Pro plan unlocks unlimited Spaces. This allows users to create distinct sidebars for different projects, roles, or contexts—such as "Work Research," "Personal Finance," or "Side Project"—keeping each workflow perfectly organized and free from clutter. This modular approach provides a powerful layer of customization for managing complex information landscapes.

Use Cases of SupaSidebar

Academic and Professional Research

Researchers and analysts often have dozens of browser tabs, PDFs, and reference documents open simultaneously across multiple projects. SupaSidebar streamlines this chaos by allowing them to save all relevant sources to a dedicated Project Space or Smart Folder. The Live Tabs feature prevents losing important articles, while the Recents history acts as a safety net for unsaved browsing. The Command Panel enables quick jumps between data sources, research papers, and analysis tools, maintaining a state of deep focus without disruptive searching.

Cross-Browser Web Development and Design

Developers and designers frequently test websites and applications across different browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. SupaSidebar's multi-browser support and Live Tabs view provide a single pane of glass to monitor and switch between all open debugging consoles, design prototypes, and documentation pages. They can pin frequently accessed repositories, design systems, and API docs, and use the Command Panel to instantly open local project folders or launch developer tools, significantly accelerating their workflow.

Content Creation and Curation

Writers, marketers, and social media managers constantly collect inspiration, articles, images, and drafts. SupaSidebar serves as a central clipping tool and launchpad. They can instantly save reference links and source materials while browsing, pinning current draft documents and asset folders for easy access. When writing, they can use the Command Panel to perform quick web searches or open research without leaving their text editor, creating a seamless bridge between curation and creation.

Managing Personal and Work Contexts

Users who share a single Mac for both personal and professional use can leverage SupaSidebar's Spaces to create completely separate environments. A "Work" Space can contain pinned links to company dashboards, project management tools, and work-related documents, while a "Personal" Space holds links to banking, travel plans, and hobbies. This clear separation reduces mental clutter, prevents accidental mixing of contexts, and allows for a quick, organized transition between different modes of computer use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SupaSidebar a browser extension?

No, SupaSidebar is not a browser extension. It is a standalone, native macOS application that runs independently from your menu bar. It achieves integration with browsers like Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Arc, and Brave through system-level accessibility features and dedicated companion apps that facilitate communication. This architecture allows it to work uniformly across all major browsers without requiring individual extension installation, management, or compatibility updates for each one.

Which browsers does SupaSidebar work with?

SupaSidebar offers comprehensive support for all major web browsers on macOS. This includes Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, The Browser Company's Arc, and Brave. The application is designed to capture URLs, access open tab information, and open new links seamlessly within any of these browsers. Its universal approach ensures that your workflow remains consistent regardless of your preferred or required browser for specific tasks.

What macOS version do I need?

SupaSidebar requires macOS 13 (Ventura) or a later version to function. This requirement ensures the application can utilize modern macOS frameworks and security protocols necessary for its system integration, particularly for features like global keyboard shortcuts, browser interoperability, and menu bar functionality. Users should check their Mac's software version in System Settings > General > About before downloading.

Where is my data stored?

All data managed by SupaSidebar--including your saved links, pins, recent history, and organizational structures like Spaces and Smart Folders--is stored locally on your Mac. Nothing is synced to or stored on external servers unless you explicitly use a cloud service like iCloud Drive to store the application's data folder. This local-first approach prioritizes user privacy, ensures data access speed, and keeps your information under your direct control.

Pricing of SupaSidebar

SupaSidebar operates on a freemium model with a clear, transparent pricing structure. A Free Forever plan is available, which supports all major browsers, includes one Space for organization, and comes with a 7-day trial of Pro features without requiring a credit card. The Pro plan is offered at $1.67 per month billed monthly, or at a significant discount of $0.83 per month ($9.99 total) when billed annually, which represents a 58% saving over the monthly rate. The Pro plan unlocks unlimited Spaces for advanced organization, provides early access to new features, and includes priority support directly from the developer. A limited-time Republic Day sale offers a 50% discount on the annual Pro plan using the code REPUBLIC50, bringing the cost down to $9.99 per year. All plans are backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee, and the software requires macOS 13 or newer.