Pinako is a browser extension for organizing tabs and sessions in nested trees and restoring closed tabs and windows to their earlier positions. Its Libraries group tabs, windows and notes into collections that can also be shared as workspaces. Notes support rich text; Pro+ adds resizable image, video and audio embeds stored in Pinako cloud. Search options include natural-language queries and an AI Librarian chat panel, and an MCP bridge connects desktop AI clients while running locally. AI Search sends the query and relevant context to xAI’s Grok API. Free-extension data is stored locally; the privacy policy says Pinako does not sell data, read page contents or train AI models on stored data. Backups can use local snapshots or optional services including Google Drive, Dropbox, Filecoin, Arweave and Storj. A free plan is available; Pro and Pro+ monthly plans offer a 14-day trial without requiring a payment method. The extension works in Chromium-based browsers, but WebKit-based browsers such as Orion are not supported yet.
Who it is for
Pinako suits people who want to organize browser sessions, restore tabs and keep notes alongside tab collections. Its sharing and collaboration options may also suit teams, while the AI Bridge is for users of supported desktop AI clients.
What is good
- Restores closed tabs and windows to previous positions.
- Libraries can be shared as collaborative workspaces.
- Supports natural-language search and an AI Librarian.
- Free extension stores data locally.
- Offers local snapshots and optional external backups.
What to know first
- WebKit-based browsers such as Orion are not supported yet.
- AI Search sends query and context to xAI’s Grok API.
- AI Bridge requires the Pinako Chrome extension.
Verdict
Pinako combines tab organization, session restoration, notes and shared Libraries, with AI search and optional backups. Check browser compatibility and AI data handling before choosing it.
Pinako plans and pricing
All plansCompared on tab management software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Tab search
- Yes
- Session restore
- Yes
- Tab suspension
- Yes
- Workspaces
- Yes
- Browser support
- multi-browser
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
