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Open a new tab in background Chrome (CDP)

What it does

The New Tab command opens an extra tab in background Chrome (CDP). Leave it empty (opens about:blank) or add a URL to load a page directly.

When to use it

  • Open several pages in one window to process in parallel.
  • Keep the original page and open a side page to look things up.
  • Prepare a blank tab before navigating.

Configuration steps

  1. Make sure the macro is in Browser Mode (CDP).
  2. Add the Browser › New Tab command.
  3. Optionally enter a URL to open. Save.

Every option explained

URL

The address to open in the new tab. Empty opens about:blank. Variables supported.

Real example

Example: open a lookup tab

  1. New tab with URL https://google.com.
  2. Use Switch Tab to return to the original tab when needed.

Tips & common mistakes

Combine with Switch Tab and Close Tab to manage multiple tabs in one script.
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