SupaSidebar

About SupaSidebar

SupaSidebar is a native macOS menubar application engineered to function as a universal, Arc-inspired productivity sidebar. It serves as a centralized command hub for macOS, providing instantaneous access and organizational control over links, files, folders, and applications. The core value proposition lies in its ability to streamline digital workflows by eliminating context-switching and reducing tab clutter across multiple browsers. Designed for professionals, researchers, students, and power users who frequently multitask across web browsers and local files, SupaSidebar enhances productivity by keeping all critical resources one keyboard shortcut away. It operates as a lightweight, menu bar resident utility that integrates seamlessly with the macOS ecosystem, ensuring high performance and a native user experience. Data privacy is a fundamental principle, with all information stored locally on the user's Mac. The tool supports all major browsers including Safari, Chrome, Arc, Firefox, and Brave, making it a versatile solution for heterogeneous browsing environments. Its architecture is built around global keyboard shortcuts and a powerful command panel, enabling rapid capture, retrieval, and management of digital assets without interrupting the user's flow state.

Features of SupaSidebar

Universal Command Panel

The Command Panel, activated by the global shortcut ⌘ + ⌃ + K, functions as a unified search and command interface. It allows users to perform full-text searches across saved links, recent browsing history, local files, folders, and installed applications. Beyond simple retrieval, it supports direct actions like opening a found link in a specific browser or searching within a predefined website. This feature consolidates numerous actions into a single, rapid input field, dramatically reducing the time spent navigating between apps or digging through bookmarks.

Live Tabs Overview

This feature provides a real-time, consolidated view of all open browser tabs across every supported web browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Arc, Brave). It displays tabs in a single, manageable list within the SupaSidebar interface, solving the common problem of losing track of open windows and tabs across multiple applications and spaces. Users can quickly see, switch to, or close any tab from this centralized panel, effectively managing their browsing session without leaving their current workspace.

Intelligent Recents & Pins

SupaSidebar automatically logs and categorizes every website visited within the last 48 hours in its "Recents" section, enabling effortless recall of recently used resources without relying on browser history. Complementing this, the "Pins" feature allows users to permanently anchor their most crucial links, files, and folders to the top of the sidebar for instant, one-click access. This combination of automated recent tracking and manual priority pinning ensures both serendipitous rediscovery and reliable access to essential items.

Multi-Browser Integration & Capture

The application offers deep integration with all major web browsers. Users can save or copy the current webpage's URL directly to the sidebar using dedicated global keyboard shortcuts (⌘ + ⌃ + S to save, ⌘ + ⌃ + C to copy). This capture functionality works uniformly across Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Arc, and Brave, creating a consistent saving workflow regardless of the browser in use. Saved items are then accessible and can be opened back into any of these browsers from the SupaSidebar interface.

Use Cases of SupaSidebar

Academic Research and Writing

Researchers and students can efficiently manage dozens of source materials, PDFs, and reference websites across multiple tabs and browsers. By saving all relevant links and local documents to SupaSidebar, they create a project-specific repository. The Command Panel allows for quick searching within this collection, and the Live Tabs feature prevents source material from being lost in clutter, streamlining the citation and writing process.

Cross-Browser Web Development and Design

Developers and designers testing website compatibility need to open the same URL across different browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. SupaSidebar simplifies this by allowing them to save a master link and then open it instantly in any target browser from the sidebar. The Live Tabs overview also helps manage the numerous debugging consoles and inspector tabs that accumulate during this process.

Content Creation and Curation

Content creators, marketers, and social media managers who gather inspiration, references, and assets from across the web can use SupaSidebar as a temporary holding zone. They can quickly save images, articles, and competitor links using the capture shortcut without breaking their creative flow. Later, they can organize these items into folders or pin the most important ones for easy access during the editing and publishing phases.

Daily Personal Productivity and Organization

For any user looking to declutter their digital workspace, SupaSidebar acts as a second brain for the Mac. Frequently accessed documents, recurring project folders, and daily-use websites (like email, calendar, or dashboards) can be pinned for one-click access. The Recents feature serves as a short-term memory aid, making it easy to return to a recipe, a product page, or a news article viewed earlier in the day without sifting through history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SupaSidebar a browser extension?

No, SupaSidebar is not a browser extension. It is a standalone, native macOS application that runs from your menu bar. It achieves integration with browsers like Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Arc, and Brave through macOS system-level accessibility and automation protocols. This architecture allows it to work uniformly across all supported browsers without requiring individual extension installation or permissions.

Which browsers does SupaSidebar work with?

SupaSidebar is compatible with all major web browsers on macOS, including Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Brave, and Arc Browser. The application's capture shortcuts (⌘ + ⌃ + S/C) and the ability to open links are designed to function seamlessly across this entire ecosystem. Support for other Chromium-based or WebKit-based browsers is typically inherent due to this system-level integration.

Where is my data stored?

All data managed by SupaSidebar--including saved links, pins, recent history, and organizational structures like folders and tags--is stored locally and exclusively on your Mac. The application does not transmit this data to any external servers or cloud services, ensuring complete privacy and security. Your information remains under your control and is accessible only through the application on your device.

What macOS version do I need?

SupaSidebar requires macOS 13 (Ventura) or a later version to operate. This requirement is necessary to leverage modern macOS APIs for system integration, accessibility features for browser interaction, and the performance and security frameworks that ensure the application runs smoothly and reliably as a native menu bar utility.

Pricing of SupaSidebar

SupaSidebar operates on a freemium model. A Free Forever plan is available, which includes support for all major browsers, one organizational Space, and core features, allowing users to experience the basic functionality without time limits. The Pro plan is offered at $1.67 per month billed monthly, or at a discounted rate of $9.99 per year (effectively $0.83 per month), which represents a 58% saving over the monthly plan. The Pro plan unlocks unlimited Spaces for advanced organization, provides early access to new features, and includes priority support directly from the developer. All plans include a 7-day free trial of Pro features, and purchases are backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee. A promotional code REPUBLIC50 offers a 50% discount on the annual Pro plan.