Save a link, strip the article down to readable text, show it later without ads or clutter — that's a browser extension, a content-extraction library, and a list. Genuinely one of the simplest builds on this whole register.
VIBE SCORE 86/100
The parts this build actually needs, each rated on its own — the average is the Vibe Score above.
| Landing page | 99 |
| CRUD database | 95 |
| Browser extensions | 64 |
Don't feel like building it? These are already made, open-source, and free.
Build it. Save a link, strip the article down to readable text, show it later without ads or clutter — that's a browser extension, a content-extraction library, and a list. Genuinely one of the simplest builds on this whole register.
Pocket costs $4.99/mo (about $60/yr) as of 2026-08. That's what a working rebuild would save you.
Content extraction fails gracefully but imperfectly on some sites (paywalls, heavy JS rendering) — expect occasional rough edges Their offline mobile sync and text-to-speech features are real additional scope beyond a web-based reader Full-text search across a large saved-article archive benefits from a proper search index at scale
Yes — Wallabag are open-source options worth trying before you build your own. Details are in the standard parts section on this page.