New Tab Override Extension

A Microsoft Edge extension that replaces the default new tab page with a minimal, clean black page.

Features

• Minimalist design with clean black background
• Replaces the default new tab page
• No distractions or unnecessary elements
• Simple and lightweight implementation

Installation

Local Development

1. Clone or download this repository
2. Open Microsoft Edge and navigate to edge://extensions/
3. Enable "Developer mode" using the toggle in the bottom-left corner
4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the folder containing the extension files
5. The extension should now be installed and active

From Edge Add-ons Store

Note: This extension is not yet available in the Edge Add-ons Store.

Usage

Once installed, simply open a new tab in Edge to see the custom new tab page. You can:

• Use the search bar to search the web with Bing
• Click on any quick link to visit that website
• Add new links using the "Add New Link" button
• Delete links by hovering over them and clicking the X button

Customization

The extension stores your quick links in the browser's local storage. You can customize:

• The links shown on the new tab page
• Each link's title and URL

Development

Project Structure

• manifest.json - Extension manifest file
• newtab.html - HTML for the custom new tab page
• styles.css - CSS styling for the new tab page
• newtab.js - JavaScript functionality
• icons/ - Extension icons

Building

This extension doesn't require any build process. You can modify the files directly and reload the extension to see changes.

License

MIT

Attribution

• Initial version developed with github copilot