Ever opened 20 browser tabs for trip planning, only to lose track of where everything is? Google launched Disco as an experimental browser that automatically turns your scattered tabs into organized, interactive apps. Think of it as Google’s answer to Perplexity’s Comet and OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browsers.
The star feature is GenTabs, powered by Gemini 3 AI. It scans your open tabs and chat history to figure out what you’re working on, then builds custom mini apps without any coding needed. Planning a vacation? It generates a dashboard with maps, calendars, and budget trackers. Researching recipes? You get a meal planner with shopping lists already filled in.
Unlike traditional browsers where you juggle dozens of tabs, Disco transforms tab chaos into single interactive workspaces. The AI proactively suggests apps you might need based on your browsing patterns, saving you from endless copy-pasting between sites.
Built on Chromium, Limited to macOS for Now
Disco runs on Chromium, the same foundation as Chrome and other browsers, so the interface feels familiar. However, you can only access it through a waitlist and it’s macOS-only right now. Google calls this a testing ground for ideas that might eventually make their way into Chrome itself.
The GenTabs feature links back to original sources, so you can verify information instead of blindly trusting AI. If you’re studying physics concepts, it might build a 3D visualization. Working on elementary school homework about planets? It creates an interactive solar system model. All generated from whatever tabs you already have open.
For people drowning in research tabs or planning complex projects, this could be a game changer. Instead of switching between multiple browser windows, you get one personalized dashboard that understands your task. No more manual organization or wondering which tab had that important detail.
Google hasn’t said when Disco might expand beyond macOS or if successful features will roll into Chrome. For now, it’s an experimental peek at how AI could reshape web browsing beyond just answering questions or summarizing pages.
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