Force all execution to pause using Javascript-CodePudding

I am making a chrome extension that aims to pause execution of a tab if it inactive after some time in order to stop if from consuming resources. By "Pause", I mean something like debugger, however, debugger does not seem to work unless the developer inspector tool is open.

Is there anyway to stop a tab from consuming resources until the user goes to that tab and click on something (like the play button on debugger)

PS: I want to make this because there a synonym/dictionary website that slowly consumes 5GB of RAM even if it is left inactive for half an hour.

CodePudding user response：

The only way is using alert() or prompt(). Enter may be used to confirm and continue executing.

CodePudding user response：

Chrome extension has API for this. Tab discard

chrome.tabs.discard(
  tabId?: number,
  callback?: function,
)

Add permission tabs if required.