Limits, caveats, and privacy

These notes reflect important implemented behavior that is worth knowing before you depend on a specific workflow.

• Folder, file, and command launchers require the companion app, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• The all-pages Spotlight experience opens links in a new tab.
• The default space cannot be deleted and remains first.
• Managed boards are read-only by default. Owners can create named edit keys for people or groups; editing with a valid key is free. Revoking a key removes editing for its holders, while viewing access remains separate.
• Pending shared edits and unfinished board-editing text are kept locally for recovery until saved or explicitly discarded. Recovered work needs review before sending; recovery drafts are not a retained history or part of personal cloud sync. See Managed boards.
• Share codes import independent local copies. They expire after 30 days unless extended or created with no expiry. Manage them from Settings → Spaces → Sharing → Share codes.
• Published managed boards are source-bound: deleting the local source does not revoke the board, but restoring the source locally is required for source-based updates. Team edits use the connected tab directly.
• Protected spaces use a passphrase-based protection flow and show lock indicators.
• Cloud sync is included in Sync and Full and is designed around encrypted client-side data handling.
• Background image uploads are validated in the extension.

FAQ and troubleshooting

ReadyTab did not replace my new tab page

Check that ReadyTab is enabled and that another extension is not also trying to replace the new tab page. If needed, disable the conflicting extension and open a new tab again.

Why do launcher items not open?

Folder, File, and command launchers require the companion app (Windows, macOS, and Linux). Use the Companion Setup Guide and then confirm the status in Settings → Account → Companion App.

Why is Spotlight opening links in a new tab?

That behavior applies to the all-pages Spotlight mode, because it runs outside the ReadyTab new-tab page. Inside the dashboard, normal link-target settings still apply.

Why can't I see some features?

Local spaces are unlimited and free. Personal cloud sync, protection and link health require Sync or Full; hosting and publishing boards require Full. Launcher features use the free companion app. See Plans and licenses.

Can imported spaces stay synced?

No. Importing from code creates a local editable copy. If you need an ongoing connection with optional team editing, use a managed board subscription instead.

What should I do before making big changes?

Export a JSON backup from Settings → Data. That gives you a simple restore point before reorganizing spaces, editing many groups, or trying a new setup. It does not export every saved cloud dashboard or its history. See License changes and backup scope.

Privacy model

ReadyTab stores dashboard data locally in the browser by default. Optional networked features such as cloud sync and link health checks are separate capabilities and should be configured intentionally.

TIP

For launcher setup, use the Companion Setup Guide. For policy details, see the Privacy Policy.