Highlight Vault

Highlight text on any web page and save it locally. Privacy-first, no tracking.

What's New: Removed the unused downloads permission as per previous review feedback. No other functional changes made. 🌟 Save What Matters - Privately and Forever Highlight Vault is your personal web highlighter that respects your privacy. Select any text on any webpage, save it with a simple right-click, and build your own searchable knowledge base - all stored locally on your computer. ✨ KEY FEATURES • One-Click Save - Select text, right-click, choose "Save to Highlight Vault" • 100% Private - All data stays on YOUR computer. No cloud, no servers, no tracking • Smart Search - Find any highlight instantly by searching text, title, or URL • Auto Re-highlight - See your saved highlights when you revisit pages • Easy Export - Download as JSON or text for use with AI tools, notes apps, or research • Lightweight - Runs quietly without slowing your browser • Always Free - No premium tiers, no subscriptions, no ads 🎯 PERFECT FOR • Researchers building quote databases • Students saving important passages • Writers collecting inspiration • Knowledge workers creating insight collections • Anyone who values their privacy 🔒 PRIVACY FIRST Unlike other highlighting tools, Highlight Vault: - Never sends your data to any server - Requires no account or sign-up - Works completely offline - Contains no analytics or tracking - Stores everything locally using Chrome's secure storage 💡 USE CASES • Build personal knowledge bases for projects • Create reading journals of memorable passages • Collect research for papers or presentations • Save interesting facts while browsing • Export highlights to AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude • Keep important information without cluttering bookmarks 📤 SEAMLESS EXPORT Export your highlights to use with: • AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) • Note-taking apps (Notion, Obsidian, Roam) • Research tools and reference managers • Any text-based application 🚀 SIMPLE TO USE 1. Install the extension 2. Highlight any text on any webpage 3. Right-click and save 4. Click the extension icon to view, search, or export No configuration needed. It just works! 🤝 OPEN SOURCE Verify our privacy promise yourself - source code available on GitHub. Start building your personal knowledge vault today - privately, securely, and free!