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title: "How can I create a Chrome application from an IDE browser tab?"
date: "2025-05-08T07:32:24+00:00"
summary: "Create a Chrome app from an IDE browser tab: Learn how to add shortcuts and open as windows for easy access to your development tools."
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Follow the procedure to [Add a shortcut to a website as an app](https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/answer/3060053?hl=en-GB). When prompted to create the shortcut, make sure to check the **Open as window** checkbox. To locate your application, visit `chrome://apps/` in your browser.