A clean, lightweight Chrome extension for managing web highlights natively within your browser.
TextCapsule is built with a strict focus on clean software design and user utility. It is completely unmonetized, ad-free, and avoids intrusive branding. The interface is designed to blend seamlessly into the browser, providing a fast, native feel without any unnecessary bloat.
- Highlight Management: Easily view, organize, and manage saved text highlights from across the web.
- Native Integration: A minimal, stripped-back UI that looks and acts like a built-in browser feature.
- Zero Monetization: Free of ads, tracking scripts, and premium paywalls.
- Local Storage: Utilizes the native Chrome storage API for fast and reliable data handling.
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Vanilla JavaScript
- Chrome Extension APIs (
chrome.storage)
To install and test TextCapsule locally:
- Download or clone the source code to your local machine.
- Open Google Chrome and navigate to
chrome://extensions/. - Toggle Developer mode on in the top-right corner.
- Click the Load unpacked button.
- Select the folder containing the TextCapsule files (
popup.html,style.css,popup.js,manifest.json). - The extension is now installed and accessible from your extensions toolbar.
manifest.json: Extension configuration and permissions.popup.html: The markup for the extension's user interface.style.css: Styling rules dedicated to a minimal, native aesthetic.popup.js: Core logic for retrieving, parsing, and rendering saved highlights.