Add ability to turn "Only for this tab" switch on by default

[Andrew15-5]

I think this is the only dimmer extension in existence for Firefox. Despite it being very simple and easy to use, I hate that it automatically would dim all the tabs when I hit the dim shortcut. To prevent this, I have to click on the extension icon and tick the "Only for this tab" on every single tab where I want to dim only it and not everything else. It seems that dim level is saved when it is changed, but the "Only for this tab" checkbox is not.

There are 2 solutions: either make the checkbox remember its state when user change it, or add a second button to "Dim only this tab" + a second shortcut that will do exactly that would be a blessing.

[mehmetb]

Thank you for the feature request @Andrew15-5, I'm working on it 👍

[mehmetb]

Hi @Andrew15-5, Version 3.1.0 is available now. I added a Default Settings button in the pop-up. When you open your browser just choose 'The active tab only' in the default settings. The new tabs will have their own states after that point and will not be dimmed when you dim a tab. You can read more here: https://github.com/mehmetb/dimmer#default-settings

[mehmetb]

@Andrew15-5 Unfortunately settings are not saved. You will have to set the Default Settings every time you open your browser.

I started working on the next version, which will also support dimming PDF pages. The add-on will also remember its state so you won't have to update the settings every time you open the browser.

[Andrew15-5]

Unfortunately settings are not saved. You will have to set the Default Settings every time you open your browser.

Well, then I have to not close my browser. I do keep at least 1 tab at all times, so I rarely had this session storage wipe (some cookies are removed after all browser tabs are closed). But yeah, I will wait for the proper persistent settings.

I already updated it. Looks good. I will still have to test how much better it is now. Thanks.

BTW, will the second shortcut be implemented in the future? So that I don't even need to open the settings if "shortcuts" way is better for me. Because I only really use keyboard 90% of the time. And if there is a dedicated this-tab-only shortcut, then I wouldn't have to worry about settings not being saved (until the next update anyway).

[mehmetb]

I already updated it. Looks good. I will still have to test how much better it is now. Thanks.

Good to hear that it is working, no problem at all. It is now more useful to me as well :)

BTW, will the second shortcut be implemented in the future? So that I don't even need to open the settings if "shortcuts" way is better for me. Because I only really use keyboard 90% of the time. And if there is a dedicated this-tab-only shortcut, then I wouldn't have to worry about settings not being saved (until the next update anyway).

I didn't think of that! Having a keyboard shortcut for this one is way better than using the mouse. I will add a second keyboard shortcut for dimming only the current tab in the next version. Thank you @Andrew15-5 🙏

[Andrew15-5]

I didn't think of that!

I'm assuming this text for the OP flew under your radar:

or add a second button to "Dim only this tab" + a second shortcut that will do exactly that would be a blessing

I thought you just didn't want it, since I explicitly added this as a solution.

[Andrew15-5]

Thank you @Andrew15-5

I'm glad that I have a positive impact on the FOSS community and projects. Thank you for this simple yet awesome plugin that is still maintained and open for new features. Not every niche project can do that.

[mehmetb]

I'm assuming this text for the OP flew under your radar:

You're right :/

I just created a new version since it is relatively easy to add a new shortcut. It is approved right now so you can update and start using it right away.

[Andrew15-5]

One teeny-tiny request. Please change this:

Toggle Dim (All tabs): Ctrl + Alt + N (Windows), ⌘ + ⌥ + N (Mac)
Toggle Dim (Active tab only): Ctrl + Alt + B (Windows), ⌘ + ⌥ + B (Mac)

To this:

Toggle Dim (All tabs): Ctrl + Alt + N (Linux/Windows), ⌘ + ⌥ + N (Mac)
Toggle Dim (Active tab only): Ctrl + Alt + B (Linux/Windows), ⌘ + ⌥ + B (Mac)

Linux needs more recognition! And since I happen to use Pop!_OS, it makes me sad that the most popular FOSS platform isn't mentioned, even if it is obviously supported.

[mehmetb]

Linux needs more recognition! And since I happen to use Pop!_OS, it makes me sad that the most popular FOSS platform isn't mentioned, even if it is obviously supported.

You are absolutely right, again! And I used various Linux distros for 5+ years as my primary OS; I'm ashamed of myself right now 😔

Updated README, the add-on page, and the add-on release notes accordingly 👍

[Andrew15-5]

So you are a fellow Linux user? Great! Thank you so much for all that you've done!