ProTabs enhances Editor tab management with easy tab creation, drag-and-drop support, starred favorites, and quick shortcuts. Streamline your workflow with customizable, efficient tab organizationOverview:ProTabs is a powerful and intuitive Editor asset designed to enhance your workflow by providing a seamless tab management system. Whether you're working with multiple objects, scripts, or assets, ProTabs allows you to organize, access, and manage your tabs effortlessly.Ctrl + T – Add a new tabShift + Scroll – Switch between tabsCtrl + Shift + Scroll – Move tabsCtrl + Shift + T – Reopen last closed tabCtrl + W – Close the current tabSupercharge Your Unity Editor WorkflowProTabs is the ultimate Unity Editor productivity tool that transforms how you manage windows, navigate tabs, and organize your workspace. Whether you're a solo indie developer or a professional studio artist, ProTabs saves you hours every week by eliminating repetitive clicking, menu navigation, and window management frustration.Quick Start - Get Productive ImmediatelyImport ProTabs and start working faster within minutes. No complex setup, no configuration required. The plugin activates automatically and enhances Unity's tab system with keyboard shortcuts, visual improvements, and powerful features that feel like they should have always been there.Press Ctrl+T to quickly open any window. Hold Shift and scroll to switch tabs instantly. Drag assets onto the tab strip to open them. It's that simple.Core Features That Save Time Every DayMultiple Locked InspectorsCreate as many inspector tabs as you need, each locked to different GameObjects or Components. Compare values side-by-side, copy settings between objects, and monitor multiple items during Play mode without constantly re-selecting objects. Perfect for character balancing, shader comparison, and UI layout work.Locked Project BrowsersLock project windows to specific folders so you never lose your place. Working on UI assets? Lock a browser to your UI folder. Building character systems? Lock another to Scripts/Player. Each browser stays exactly where you set it, eliminating constant folder navigation.Lightning-Fast Keyboard NavigationSwitch between tabs using Shift + Scroll. Open new windows with Ctrl/Cmd + T and fuzzy search. Close tabs with Ctrl/Cmd + W. Reopen accidentally closed tabs with Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T. Every shortcut saves 5-10 seconds, adding up to hours saved per week.Drag & Drop IntelligenceDrag any asset from the Project window directly onto the tab strip to open it in a new tab. Scripts open in your code editor. Prefabs open in Prefab editing mode. Materials and textures open as locked inspectors. ProTabs understands asset types and opens them intelligently.Visual CustomizationChoose from three tab styles (Default, Large, Compact) and three background themes (Default, Classic, Modern) to match your preferences and monitor size. Show or hide dividers, lock buttons, add tab buttons, and close buttons. Make Unity look and feel exactly how you want.Smart Bookmarking SystemBookmark frequently-used windows like Scene, Game, Console, and Profiler for instant one-click access. Bookmarks persist across Unity sessions and work project-wide. Never dig through menus again to open your essential windows.Tab History & ReopeningAccidentally closed an important tab? Press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T to instantly reopen it with all its state preserved, including locked folders, inspector selections, and window position. Your workflow stays uninterrupted.Who Benefits From ProTabs?Game Developers - Manage complex projects with hundreds of scripts, prefabs, and scenes. Lock browsers to asset folders, create multiple inspectors for component comparison, and navigate faster with keyboard shortcuts.Technical Artists - Lock inspectors to materials, shaders, and VFX assets. Compare shader properties side-by-side. Quickly access Animation, Timeline, and Rendering windows. Drag materials directly into tabs for instant inspection.Level Designers - Work with multi-scene setups using multiple locked hierarchy and inspector tabs. Lock browsers to prefab libraries. Navigate between Scene, Game, and Lighting views instantly with keyboard shortcuts.UI/UX Designers - Lock browsers to UI asset folders. Create multiple Canvas inspectors for layout comparison. Quickly access UI Builder, TextMeshPro settings, and Canvas tools via bookmarks. Use compact tab style for maximum workspace.Solo Indie Developers - Reduce context switching with locked browsers and inspectors. Work faster with keyboard shortcuts. Customize visual appearance for long development sessions. Reopen closed tabs without losing work.Unity Educators & Students - Simple keyboard shortcuts reduce learning curve. Visual customization helps personalize workspace. Tab reopening prevents frustration. Intuitive drag-and-drop aligns with modern expectations.Real-World Workflow ExamplesCharacter Controller DevelopmentLock three inspector tabs to Player, Enemy, and Boss characters. See all movement parameters side-by-side. Enter Play mode and all inspectors remain locked. Copy values between characters instantly. No more switching back and forth.UI Development SprintLock three project browsers to Assets/UI/Menus/, Assets/UI/Prefabs/, and Assets/UI/Sprites/. Each browser stays locked regardless of scene interactions. Drag prefabs freely without losing folder position. Complete UI work 40% faster.Shader DevelopmentDrag three materials from Project window onto tab strip. Three locked material inspectors appear instantly. Compare all shader properties simultaneously. Copy/paste values between materials. Shader iteration becomes seamless.Multi-Scene Level DesignCreate multiple Scene Hierarchy tabs via Ctrl+Cmd+T. Focus each on different loaded scenes. Lock inspector tabs to key scene objects. Navigate complex multi-scene setups effortlessly. Level design workflow becomes organized.Technical ExcellenceZero Performance Impact - ProTabs uses cached reflection and efficient GUI updates. Tab strip updates only on repaint events. No runtime performance impact (editor-only). Minimal memory footprint under 5MB. Compatible with all render pipelines.Full Unity Version Support - Unity 2022.3 LTS, Unity 2023.1+, and Unity 6 (6000.x) with enhanced visual themes and additional features for latest versions.Third-Party Asset Integration - Automatically integrates with VHierarchy (custom icons), VFolders (custom folder icons), VFavorites (tab notifications), Odin Inspector, Quantum Console, and other popular assets.Complete C# API - Full programmatic access for custom editor extensions. Create custom tab openers, batch tab operations, and integrate ProTabs into your tools. Comprehensive API documentation included.Proven Time SavingsBased on typical Unity workflows, ProTabs saves:15 minutes daily on tab navigation = 91 hours/year10 minutes daily finding windows in menus = 61 hours/year20 minutes daily re-navigating project folders = 122 hours/year5 minutes daily recreating closed tabs = 30 hours/year15 minutes daily switching inspectors = 91 hours/yearTotal: 65 minutes saved per day = 395 hours saved per yearAt any hourly rate, ProTabs pays for itself within days of use.What's IncludedProTabs core plugin with all features enabledComprehensive documentation with usage guides and examplesComplete C# API reference for custom extensionsSettings window for full customization controlExample workflows and best practices guideRegular updates for new Unity versionsPublisher support via Unity Asset StoreTechnical Specifications• Total File Size: ~188 KB (source code only)• Cache Data Size: < 1 MB (Library/ProTabs Cache.asset)• Memory Footprint: < 5 MB at runtime• File Count: 7 C# scripts + settings assets• Namespace: ProTabs, ProTabs.LibsCore Features• Multiple locked Inspectors (zero runtime impact)• Locked Project Browsers with persistent state• Customizable keyboard shortcuts• Drag & drop tab system with reorder support• Visual themes with USS stylesheet generation (Unity 6+)• Tab bookmarking and tab history system• Fuzzy search for quick navigationVisual Customization Options• Tab Style: Default, Large, Compact• Background Style: Default, Classic, Modern• Optional Dividers and Buttons• Trackpad sidescroll (macOS only)• Adjustable scroll sensitivity (0.1 – 2.0)All preferences are saved in EditorPrefs.Keyboard Shortcuts• Shift + Scroll Wheel → Switch Tabs• Ctrl/Cmd + T → Open Add Tab Window• Ctrl/Cmd + W → Close Current Tab• Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T → Reopen Last Closed Tab• Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Scroll → Move or Reorder TabsAll shortcuts are configurable (except tab reordering).API & Extensibility• ProTabs – Core static class with public methods and properties• ProTabsGUI – Per-dock-area GUI management• ProTabsMenu – Preferences and menu integration• ProTabsWindow – Settings window interface• ProTabsCache – Data persistence system• ProTabsAddTabWindow – Add tab UI system• TabInfo – Tab state data class• TabEntry – Window type metadata classIncludes over 30+ extension methods for reflection, string utilities, rect drawing, and color manipulation.Performance MetricsReflection Calls:• First Call: ~0.5–1.0 ms• Cached Call: ~0.01–0.02 ms• Cache Hit Rate: 99.9%(Cached FieldInfo, PropertyInfo, and MethodInfo per session)Runtime Memory Usage:• Core Plugin: ~2 MB• GUI Managers: ~1 MB per dock area• Reflection Cache: ~1 MB• Total Runtime Memory: < 5 MBStartup Time:• Total Initialization: < 20 ms• Cache Loading: < 2 ms• GUI Setup: < 10 msRender Pipeline CompatibilityFully compatible with:• Built-in Render Pipeline• Universal Render Pipeline (URP)• High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP)• Custom PipelinesProTabs is editor-only, with zero rendering dependencies.
