LocalTab

A lightweight localhost dashboard for developers. View and manage multiple local dev servers in one browser tab.

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Features

• Multiple Layouts - Row, Column, 2x2 Grid, Left/Right/Top Main, Tab Mode
• Tab Mode - Browser-like tabs for switching between panels
• Panel Management - Add, remove, rename panels on the fly
• Keyboard Shortcuts - Fast navigation without touching the mouse
• Auto-Save - Configuration persists in localStorage
• Import/Export - Share or backup your setup as JSON
• Notification Badges - See which panels have updates
• Port Scanner - Backend API to auto-detect running dev servers

Quick Start

1. Open index.html in your browser
2. Add your localhost URLs
3. Pick a layout that works for you

Backend (Optional)

The backend provides automatic port scanning to discover running dev servers.

cd server
bun install
bun run index.ts

Then open admin.html to scan and manage ports.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Key	Action
1-9	Focus panel by number
R	Reload current panel(s)
← →	Switch tabs (Tab Mode)

Configuration

Action	Description
Export	Download current setup as JSON
Import	Load a saved configuration
Reset	Restore default settings

Tech Stack

Component	Technology
Frontend	Single HTML file, vanilla JS, no dependencies
Backend	Bun + Elysia (TypeScript)
Storage	localStorage (browser)

License

MIT