[Feature request] Go back in history but open in new tab
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Description
Now there is the goBack command, would it be possible to add an goBackNewTab command? In many cases it's useful because to be able to go back while also not losing the page you are on.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating the existing goBack command and its command registration in the Vimium codebase. Trace how it performs browser history navigation, then define goBackNewTab so the current page remains available while going back; verify the new command manually in the browser.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- web-dev
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100