Adding URLs

bulkU offers four flexible methods to add URLs to your groups. Choose the method that best fits your workflow and the source of your URLs.

Method 1: Copy & Paste

The fastest and most common method for adding URLs. Perfect for quick additions from any source.

Supported Formats

bulkU recognizes URLs in various formats:

• Full URLs: https://example.com/page
• Without protocol: example.com/page (automatically adds https://)
• With parameters: https://example.com/page?id=123&ref=abc
• With anchors: https://example.com/page#section
• Mixed with text: Extracts URLs from surrounding text

Method 2: Import from File

Perfect for large lists or when working with exported data from other tools.

File Format Examples

TXT Format

https://example.com/page1
https://example.com/page2
https://example.com/page3

CSV Format

URL,Title,Status
https://example.com/page1,Page 1,Active
https://example.com/page2,Page 2,Active
https://example.com/page3,Page 3,Pending

Only the first column (URLs) is imported. Other columns are ignored.

JSON Format

{
  "urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://example.com/page1",
      "tags": ["important", "review"],
      "notes": "Homepage"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://example.com/page2",
      "tags": ["blog"],
      "notes": "Latest post"
    }
  ]
}

JSON imports preserve tags and notes if they exist in your group.

Method 3: Get Open Tabs

Instantly capture all currently open tabs in your browser. Perfect for saving browsing sessions or research work.

Common Use Cases

• Research Sessions: Save all research tabs for later review
• Tab Management: Clear browser memory by saving and closing tabs
• Project Work: Capture all project-related tabs at the end of the day
• Comparison Shopping: Save product pages for later comparison

Method 4: Context Menu

Add URLs on-the-fly while browsing without opening the bulkU extension.

Context Menu Scenarios

Adding Current Page

Right-click anywhere on a page (not on a link) and select "Add to bulkU Group" → Choose your group.

Adding a Link

Right-click directly on a link and select "Add to bulkU Group" → Choose your group. The link URL is added, not the current page.

Adding Multiple URLs from Text

1. Select text containing multiple URLs
2. Right-click the selection
3. Select "Add to bulkU Group" → Choose your group
4. All URLs in the selected text are extracted and added

Automatic Features

No matter which method you use, bulkU automatically handles these tasks:

Duplicate Removal

If a URL already exists in the group, it won't be added again. This prevents clutter and keeps your lists clean.

URL Validation

Invalid URLs are automatically filtered out. Only properly formatted URLs are added to your group.

Order Preservation

URLs are added in the exact order they appear in your source. This is important for sequential workflows.

Protocol Normalization

URLs without a protocol (e.g., example.com) automatically get https:// added.

URL Limits

Be aware of the limits based on your version:

Best Practices

Get the most out of adding URLs with these tips:

✅ Do:

• Use copy & paste for quick, small additions
• Use file import for large lists (100+ URLs)
• Use "Get Open Tabs" to save browsing sessions
• Use context menu for on-the-fly additions while browsing
• Review URLs after adding to ensure accuracy
• Tag URLs immediately after adding for better organization

❌ Don't:

• Add URLs to the wrong group (check active group first)
• Import huge files without testing a small sample first
• Forget to remove test URLs before opening
• Mix unrelated URLs in the same group

Troubleshooting

URLs Not Being Added

Possible causes:

• URLs are duplicates (already in the group)
• URLs are invalid or malformed
• You've reached the URL limit (free version)
• Browser permissions are not granted

Solution: Check the browser console (F12) for error messages, or contact support.

Import File Not Working

Possible causes:

• File format is not supported
• File is corrupted or improperly formatted
• File is too large

Solution: Verify file format, try a smaller sample, or export from the source tool again.

Context Menu Not Appearing

Possible causes:

• Extension is not enabled
• Page is a restricted browser page (chrome://, edge://, etc.)
• Another extension is conflicting

Solution: Check extension settings, reload the page, or disable conflicting extensions.

What's Next?

Now that you know how to add URLs, learn how to organize and manage them: