A hyper-minimalist, customizable browser start page designed for focus, aesthetics, and speed.
TabStart transforms your "New Tab" page into a serene, distraction-free environment. No news feeds, no trackers, just your aesthetic and your essential tools.
- Hyper-Minimalist UI: Only an elegant clock and date (optional) inhabit your screen.
- Dynamic Backgrounds: Seamless support for high-resolution images and Video Loops (MP4/WebM).
- Persistent Storage: Uses IndexedDB to store your custom backgrounds locally, ensuring they load instantly even without an internet connection.
- Instant Navigation: Bind any key (e.g.,
Gfor Google,Nfor Netflix) to a URL for immediate access. - Global Listener: Works instantly from anywhere on the page without needing a search bar.
- Smart Detection: Automatically disables shortcuts when you're interacting with input fields.
- Layout Engine: Position the clock exactly where you want it (Corners, Center, or Custom coordinates).
- Refined Typography: Premium font choices including Inter, Roboto, and system-optimized sans-serifs.
- Modern UI: A sleek, sidebar-driven settings hub with glassmorphism effects and smooth transitions.
- Next.js Dynamic Imports: Heavy settings components are lazy-loaded only when needed.
- React.memo Optimization: Visual components are optimized to prevent unnecessary re-renders, keeping video backgrounds buttery smooth.
- Turbo-Powered: Built on Next.js 16 with Turbopack for lightning-fast startup and interactions.
- Framework: Next.js 16 (App Router & Turbopack)
- Styling: Tailwind CSS v4
- Animations: Framer Motion
- Storage: IndexedDB (via
idb-keyval) & LocalStorage - Icons: Lucide React
- Node.js (Latest LTS)
- npm or pnpm
-
Clone the Project
git clone https://github.com/VortexDevX/custom-homepage.git cd custom-homepage -
Install Dependencies
npm install
-
Launch Locally
npm run dev
Visit http://localhost:3000 and start customizing.
- Open Settings: Hover your mouse over the bottom-right corner of the page to reveal the settings gear.
- Pro Move: Set your most-used sites as keyboard shortcuts to navigate faster than ever.
Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.
Built with ❤️ by VortexDevX