TabDog is an open-source utility that bridges Google Chrome's internal tab and process information to the macOS system level. It enables users to see memory usage at a glance, close tabs without switching windows, and keep their browser under control.

TabDog features include searching through tabs or windows by title, URL, or app name, grouping tabs by website domain, sorting tabs by most recent or oldest first, quickly reopening recently closed tabs, and relaunching recently quit apps. The app provides keyboard shortcuts for navigation and actions including switching between Browser Tabs and Windows modes, navigating through lists, activating selected items, closing tabs or windows, hiding windows, and returning to search.

The application uses a specific architecture where a Chrome Extension communicates through Native Messaging (stdio) with a macOS Menu Bar App built with SwiftUI. This allows the app to monitor and control Chrome tabs and apps directly from the macOS system level.

Benefits include keeping your browser under control by monitoring memory usage and managing tabs efficiently. Use cases involve searching through open tabs and apps, switching between them instantly, closing tabs without switching windows, and managing recently closed tabs and quit apps.

TabDog targets power users who refuse to let their browser slow them down. It requires macOS 13 Ventura or later and Google Chrome 116 or later. The app integrates with Chrome through a browser extension available in the Chrome Web Store.