ResearchMate

AI-powered research companion for your browser

ResearchMate helps you capture, organize, and cite information from any webpage. Built for students, researchers, academics, and anyone who learns online. ✨ KEY FEATURES 📌 CAPTURE HIGHLIGHTS INSTANTLY - Select any text on any webpage - Right-click and choose "Save to ResearchMate" - Automatically captures source URL and page title - Works on all websites 🏷️ ORGANIZE YOUR RESEARCH - Add custom tags to categorize highlights - Write personal notes for each item - Search through all saved content instantly - Filter by tags, source, or keywords 📚 GENERATE CITATIONS AUTOMATICALLY - Support for APA, MLA, Chicago, and IEEE formats - Pre-filled with source information - One-click copy to clipboard - Perfect for research papers and academic work 💾 LOCAL STORAGE & PRIVACY - All data stored locally on your device - No account required - instant use - Export/import for backup and transfer - Privacy-focused - your data stays with you - Works completely offline 📤 EXPORT YOUR COLLECTION - Export as plain text (.txt) - Export as JSON for data analysis - Export as Markdown (.md) - Import previous exports to restore data 🎨 CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE - Dark mode for comfortable reading - Adjustable font size (12-18px) - Multiple font families (System, Serif, Monospace) - Beautiful animated backgrounds - Clean, modern design ⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS - Ctrl+S - Save selection - Alt+1-4 - Switch tabs - Ctrl+F - Search saved items - Esc - Close overlays - Arrow keys - Navigate items - Full keyboard accessibility 📖 HOW TO USE STEP 1: Install ResearchMate Click "Add to Chrome" and start using immediately - no account needed STEP 2: Highlight Text Browse any webpage, select text you want to save STEP 3: Save Your Highlight Right-click and choose "Save to ResearchMate" from the menu OR click the extension icon to save current selection STEP 4: Add Tags and Notes Open the extension popup, add relevant tags and personal notes STEP 5: Find and Export Search your collection anytime, generate citations, or export everything 💡 PERFECT FOR - Students writing research papers and essays - Academics conducting literature reviews - Journalists collecting sources and quotes - Writers gathering references and inspiration - Lifelong learners organizing knowledge - Anyone who researches online regularly - Anyone who values privacy and local data storage 🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY Your privacy matters. ResearchMate: - Stores your data securely using industry-standard encryption - Never sells or shares your data with third parties - Doesn't track your browsing history - Only accesses pages when you actively save highlights - Full privacy policy: [YOUR_PRIVACY_POLICY_URL] 🆘 SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Need help or found a bug? - Email: [YOUR_EMAIL] - GitHub: [YOUR_GITHUB_REPO] We actively respond to feedback and continuously improve ResearchMate based on user suggestions. 📝 PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED ResearchMate requests these permissions: - **storage** - Save your highlights and settings locally - **activeTab** - Read selected text when you save a highlight - **contextMenus** - Add "Save to ResearchMate" to right-click menu - **scripting** - Extract text and page information from webpages - **Access to all websites** - Allow you to save highlights from any site you visit We only access pages when you actively save content. We never track your browsing. 🎓 TECHNICAL DETAILS - Built with modern web technologies - Manifest V3 compliant - Firebase backend for reliable sync - Local-first design - works offline - Regular updates and improvements ⭐ WHAT'S NEW Version 0.1.2: - Improved performance and stability - Enhanced citation builder - Better Firebase integration - Accessibility improvements - Bug fixes and optimizations Made with ❤️ for researchers, students, and curious minds everywhere. Start organizing your research better today!