Open projects in background tabs on desktop

How it works

How Open projects in background tabs on desktop works, drawn only from its official release notes.

1. 01

   What it does

   You can now Cmd or Ctrl+click (or middle-click) a project to open it in a background tab without losing your place, following a more browser-like experience.

2. 02

   What the release notes list

   Open in background tab; Open in focused tab; Automatic updates for existing installs.

3. 03

   Who gets it

   Plan availability per the source: All plans.

Example workflows

Starting points built from this record, not transcripts of a run. Each prompt is written the way it should be sent, as one paragraph, and each is worth editing before you send it.

1. 01

   Stand it up from scratch

   You have read the record and want Open projects in background tabs on desktop working in a real project rather than a sandbox.

   Set up Open projects in background tabs on desktop in this project — open projects in background tabs seamlessly. Walk it end to end, tell me exactly what you changed, and flag anything I have to switch on myself before it works.

   Expected outcome

   A working setup, a plain list of what changed, and a short list of anything left for you to switch on. Check that list before assuming it is done.

2. 02

   Review it before you publish

   Open projects in background tabs on desktop is wired in and you are about to put it in front of people. This is the pass that catches the half-configured version.

   Review how this project uses Open projects in background tabs on desktop before I publish. Check open in background tab and open in focused tab, list anything that is missing, misconfigured, or only half wired, fix what is safe to fix, and tell me what you left alone and why.

   Expected outcome

   A findings list split into what was fixed and what was left, with a reason for each. Anything left alone is yours to decide on.

3. 03

   Decide whether it fits your project

   Worth five minutes before you wire anything in. Open projects in background tabs on desktop sits in App Connectors, and not every project needs it.

   I am building the project in this workspace. Given that Open projects in background tabs on desktop open projects in background tabs seamlessly, tell me honestly whether it fits what I am building, including the cases where I should not use it. If it does fit, give me the single smallest first step.

   Expected outcome

   A direct yes or no with the reasoning, the cases against it, and one first step. Treat a hedged answer as a no.

Frequently asked

• What is Open projects in background tabs on desktop?

  Open projects in background tabs on desktop is Lovable's App Connectors feature: Open projects in background tabs seamlessly. You can now Cmd or Ctrl+click (or middle-click) a project to open it in a background tab without losing your place, following a more browser-like experience.

• Is Open projects in background tabs on desktop GA or in beta?

  Open projects in background tabs on desktop is generally available (GA) on Lovable.

• What Lovable plan includes Open projects in background tabs on desktop?

  Open projects in background tabs on desktop is available on all Lovable plans.

• When did Open projects in background tabs on desktop launch?

  Open projects in background tabs on desktop launched on Jul 1, 2026.