Possible to change focus to an existing tab with the same URL as the link being opened, instead of a new tab?

bzm3r

Can I specify for certain URLS: if a tab already exists pointing to this URL, then change focus to this tab, instead of opening a new tab with that URL?

To clarify further:

I have a tab that is already open to URL X, call this tab ExistingX.

I have am currently on another tab, open to URL Y --- call this one OtherTab.

I perform a shortcut-action of some kind (defined by a quick command), which has the effect of opening a new tab with URL X.

Currently, performing this shortcut-action opens up NewX: a new tab, also pointing to URL X. So I am left with three tabs: ExistingX, OtherTab, and NewX.

Instead: I am wondering if it is possible to have the quick command's effect notice that ExistingX is open, and therefore instead of opening up a new tab, it switches focus from OtherTab to ExistingX.

Pesala

@bzm3r Right-click, Open Link.

bzm3r

@Pesala How does that answer my question? Let me try to put it differently:

(I have also edited my original question so that it is clearer.)

I have a tab that is already open to URL X, call this tab ExistingX.

I have am currently on another tab, open to URL Y --- call this one OtherTab.

I perform a shortcut-action of some kind (defined by a quick command), which has the effect of opening a new tab with URL X.

Currently, performing this shortcut-action opens up NewX: a new tab, also pointing to URL X. So I am left with three tabs: ExistingX, OtherTab, and NewX.

Instead: I am wondering if it is possible to have the quick command's effect notice that ExistingX is open, and therefore instead of opening up a new tab, it switches focus from OtherTab to ExistingX.

iAN CooG

It would be an interesting feature but it doesn't exist yet a way for Vivaldi to scan the urls in every tabs & windows open to know if it's already in the list, you can do it manually in the windows list using the search box but it searches the titles of the tabs not the actual urls

shifte

@bzm3r

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clutter-free-prevent-dupl/iipjdmnoigaobkamfhnojmglcdbnfaaf

settings > ACTIONS > SWITCH TO PASSIVE MODE

Pathduck

F2, start typing.
https://help.vivaldi.com/desktop/shortcuts/quick-commands/

npro

Otto tabs can remove duplicates automatically as well.

barbudo2005

@bzm3r

As @npro said the extension Otto Tabs besides automatically grouping tabs of the same domain also remove duplicates:

Scan the urls in every tabs open to know if it's already in the list and focus the tab that already exists. Done!!!