TabGlide – Seamless tab switching with your scroll wheel

📖 Overview

This AutoHotkey (AHK) script allows seamless tab switching in supported applications by scrolling the mouse wheel while hovering over the tab bar. It provides an intuitive and efficient way to navigate between open tabs in browsers and other multi-tab applications.

🌟 Features

• 🔄 Effortless Tab Switching – Use the scroll wheel to switch tabs quickly.
• 💻 Works Across Multiple Applications – Supports browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.), Windows Explorer, and more.
• ⚙️ Customizable Settings – Adjust return behavior, scroll sensitivity, and activation area.
• ⚡ Lightweight & Fast – Runs with minimal performance impact.
• 🛠 Built-in Debug Mode – Real-time GUI monitoring for troubleshooting.

📷 Demo

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🔧 Installation

1. Install AutoHotkey (if not already installed) from AutoHotkey.com.

2. Download the script or clone this repository: git clone https://github.com/yourusername/scroll-wheel-tab-switching.git

3. Run the script by double-clicking scroll-tabs.ahk.

4. (Optional) Set it to run on startup for seamless operation.

▶️ How to Use

• Hover over the tab bar in a supported application.
• Scroll Up → Move to the previous tab.
• Scroll Down → Move to the next tab.
• Middle-click (optional) → Open the debug GUI (if enabled in settings).

⚙️ Configuration

Modify the following global variables in scroll-tabs.ahk:

global TOP_REGION_PIXEL_LIMIT := 50   ; Defines the activation area for scrolling.
global ENABLE_WINDOW_RETURN := true    ; Return to the original window after switching.
global RETURN_AFTER_MS := 700         ; Time before returning to the original window (in ms).
global DEBUG := true                  ; Enable debug GUI.

✅ Supported Applications

This script is compatible with the following applications:

• ✅ Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Brave
• ✅ Windows Explorer
• ✅ Windows Terminal

To customize compatibility, modify the ALLOWED_PROGRAMS list in the script.

🛠 Built With

• AutoHotkey v2 – A powerful scripting language for Windows automation.

📝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (feature/new-feature).
3. Submit a pull request with your changes.

🐞 Troubleshooting & FAQ

Q: The script is not working in my browser. A: Ensure that your browser’s process name is included in the ALLOWED_PROGRAMS list.

Q: How can I adjust the scroll sensitivity? A: Modify the TOP_REGION_PIXEL_LIMIT value in the script settings.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE – feel free to use and modify it!

🤝 Acknowledgments

Special thanks to the AHK community for their support and contributions.

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Enjoy effortless tab navigation with Scroll-Wheel Tab Switching! 🚀