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Getting Started with bulkU

Welcome to bulkU! This guide will help you get started with the most powerful browser extension for opening and managing large lists of URLs. Whether you're an SEO professional, researcher, digital marketer, or anyone who works with multiple URLs daily, bulkU will save you time and effort.

Installation

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Install the Extension

Install bulkU from the Chrome Web Store. The extension is compatible with all Chromium-based browsers including Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Opera.

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Screenshot: Chrome Web Store listing for bulkU
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Pin the Extension

After installation, pin the bulkU extension to your browser toolbar for easy access. Click the puzzle icon in your toolbar and click the pin icon next to bulkU.

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Installation Complete! You're now ready to start using bulkU. The extension icon should be visible in your browser toolbar.

Your First URL List

Let's walk through a simple example to get you started with bulkU.

1

Open bulkU

Click the bulkU icon in your browser toolbar. The extension will open in the sidebar, showing your default group.

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Screenshot: bulkU extension popup with default group
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Add URLs

There are several ways to add URLs to bulkU:

  • Copy & Paste: Copy URLs from anywhere (Excel, Screaming Frog, websites) and paste them into the text area
  • Import from File: Click "Import from File" and select a .txt, .csv, or .json file
  • Get Open Tabs: Click "Get Open Tabs" to add all currently open tabs

Click "Add URLs" when you're done. Duplicates are automatically removed!

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Screenshot: Adding URLs to bulkU with text area visible
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Review Your URLs

Your URLs appear in a list below. You can:

  • Check/uncheck URLs to select which ones to open
  • Use filters to find specific URLs
  • Sort URLs alphabetically or by other criteria
  • Add tags to organize URLs
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Configure Opening Settings

Before opening URLs, you can configure:

  • Delay: Time to wait between batches (default: 2 seconds)
  • Batch Size: Number of URLs to open at once (default: 10)
  • Limit: Maximum number of URLs to open (0 = no limit)
  • Open Mode: New tabs, new window, or tab group

Tip: Start with smaller batch sizes and longer delays to prevent browser overload, especially when opening many URLs.

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Open URLs

Click "Open Selected" to open your checked URLs. bulkU will open them in batches according to your settings. You can watch the progress in the extension.

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Screenshot: Opening URLs with progress indicator
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Export Your Data

You can export your URL list at any time:

  • CSV: Perfect for Excel or Google Sheets
  • JSON: Includes all metadata (tags, notes, etc.)
  • Copy: Copy all URLs to clipboard

Congratulations! 🎉 You've successfully opened your first URL list with bulkU. You're now ready to explore more advanced features.

What's Next?

Now that you've completed your first URL list, explore more features to get the most out of bulkU:

Need Help?

If you run into any issues or have questions:

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