Reading List

# Reading List: Your Lightweight, Offline-First Link Stash Never lose track of a Great Article Again. Reading List is the essential productivity tool for anyone who finds themselves with too many open tabs and not enough time. Designed with simplicity and privacy in mind, Reading List provides a lightweight, offline-first sidebar where you can instantly "stash" links to articles, videos, and resources you want to consume later. ## Why Reading List? The modern web is overwhelming. We're constantly bombarded with interesting content while trying to focus on a specific task. The result? A "tab cemetery" of dozens of open windows that drain your computer's resources and your mental focus. Cloud-based "read-it-later" apps often feel like another chore—requiring accounts, syncing, and often selling your data. Reading List is different. It's built for the immediate moment, keeping your data where it belongs: on your device. ## Key Features ### 1. Instant Side Panel Access No more switching windows. Reading List lives in your browser's side panel, allowing you to view and manage your queue without ever leaving the page you're currently browsing. It's always there when you need it and stays out of the way when you don't. ### 2. One-Click Stashing Found something interesting? Just hit the "Stash Current Tab" button. Reading List automatically captures the page title and URL, adding it to the top of your list instantly. ### 3. Offline-First Architecture Your reading list should be available even when your internet isn't. By saving all metadata locally using Chrome's secure storage, Reading List ensures your queue is lightning-fast to load and fully accessible offline. No accounts, no logins, no cloud dependencies. ### 4. Persistent Unread Count Stay motivated to clear your queue. Reading List displays a subtle but persistent badge on the extension icon showing exactly how many items are waiting for your attention. This visual cue encourages you to actually read what you save, preventing your stash from becoming a digital graveyard. ### 5. Privacy by Design We don't want your data. Reading List doesn't track your browsing history, doesn't require an account, and never uploads your saved links to a remote server. Your reading habits remain your business. ### 6. Minimalist Interface We believe in "less is more." The interface is clean, modern, and focused entirely on your content. No distractions, no ads, and no unnecessary features. ## How It Works Using Reading List is as simple as it gets: 1. **Stash:** When you're on a page you want to save, click the extension icon or open the side panel and click "Stash Current Tab." 2. **Track:** The badge icon updates immediately to show your new unread count. 3. **Read:** Open the side panel anytime to see your list. Click any item to open it in a new tab. 4. **Clear:** Once you've finished an article, click "Delete" to remove it from your list and watch the unread count drop. ## Perfect For: - **Researchers:** Keep track of reference materials without cluttering your workspace. - **Students:** Save sources for essays and projects as you find them. - **Developers:** Stash documentation and tutorials for later implementation. - **Casual Readers:** Save long-form journalism or blog posts for your lunch break or evening wind-down. - **Minimalists:** Anyone who hates having more than five tabs open at once. ## Technical Excellence Built using the latest Manifest V3 standards, Reading List is optimized for performance and security. It uses minimal system resources and adheres to the strictest browser permission models, ensuring your browsing experience remains fast and secure. ## Get Started Today Take control of your tabs and reclaim your focus. Install Reading List now and start building a better way to consume the web. It's free, it's private, and it's built for you. --- ### What's New in Version 1.0: - Initial release featuring the core side panel experience. - Offline-first local storage implementation. - Real-time badge updates for unread counts. - Modern, responsive UI design. - Full i18n support for English users. ### Feedback and Support We're constantly looking to improve. If you have suggestions or find a bug, use the "Rate Us" link in the extension to let us know! Your feedback helps us make Reading List the best it can be. --- **Reading List** — Stash it now, read it later, stay focused always.