Smart Link Saver - Save and Organize Your Web Links

Key Features

Quick Save

Save any web page instantly with just a click from your browser toolbar.

Add Notes

Attach custom notes to your saved links, helping you remember why you saved them.

Search & Filter

Easily find your saved links by searching through URLs and notes.

Organized View

Access all your links in a clean, dedicated page, sorted by most recently saved.

Dark Mode Support

Enjoy a comfortable Browse experience with built-in dark mode for the extension's UI.

Local Storage

Your data is stored securely in your browser's local storage, keeping it private to you.

How It Works

Download & Install the Extension

First, download the Unpacked Version (ZIP) directly, or get it from the GitHub Releases page. Then, follow the simple installation steps below this section to get it set up in your browser.
Click the Icon

When you're on a page you want to save, just click the Smart Link Saver icon in your browser toolbar.
Add a Note (Optional)

A small popup will appear showing the current URL. You can add a quick note if you like, then click "Save Link."
View Your Collection

Click "View All Saved Links" from the popup to open a full page with all your saved items. Use the search bar to find specific links!

See It In Action

How to Install the Unpacked Version

Download the extension: Download the Unpacked Version (ZIP) directly, or get it from the GitHub Releases page. Unzip the downloaded file to a convenient location on your computer.
Open Chrome Extensions: In your Chrome browser, type chrome://extensions into the address bar and press Enter.
Enable Developer Mode: In the top right corner of the Extensions page, toggle on "Developer mode".
Load the unpacked extension: Click on the "Load unpacked" button that appears after enabling developer mode.
Select the extension folder: Navigate to and select the unzipped "smart-link-saver" folder (or similar name if downloaded from GitHub) that you extracted in step 1.
Enjoy Smart Link Saver: The extension should now be installed and visible in your browser's toolbar! You can pin it for easy access.

Latest Updates

Stay up-to-date with the latest improvements and new features!

August 31, 2025 - Version 1.4.1 (Performance & Usability):
- Real-time Updates: The "View Saved Links" page now updates automatically in real-time. When you save, edit, archive, or delete a link from the popup or any other tab, the changes are instantly reflected without requiring a page refresh.
- Improved Performance: The code for handling all link actions has been optimized using event delegation. This change significantly improves the responsiveness of the page, especially for users with a large number of saved links.

August 29, 2025 - Version 1.4.0 (Major Features & UI Overhaul):
- Import Links: You can now import your saved links from a previously exported JSON file. This completes the full backup and restore cycle, giving you complete control over your data.
- UI Overhaul: The extension's popup and saved links page have been refreshed with a cleaner, more intuitive design for a better user experience.
- Archiving Links: Introduced a new "Archive" feature that allows you to move links you no longer need in your main list to a separate archive, keeping your library tidy without deleting data.
- Quick Search from Popup: The popup now includes a search bar, so you can quickly find and open saved links directly from the extension's main window without navigating to the full "View Saved Links" page.
- Paste & Save Button: A new button has been added to the popup that lets you quickly save a link from your clipboard with a single click.
August 20, 2025 - Version 1.3.1 (Minor Fixes):
- Readded Dark Mode Toggle: The dark mode toggle, which was removed in a previous update, has been readded to the "View Saved Links" page. Your theme preference will now be correctly and consistently applied across both the main popup and the saved links page.
August 18, 2025 - Version 1.3.0 (Advanced Filtering & Usability):
- Link Sorting: You can now sort your saved links by date saved, URL, or note, in both ascending and descending order. A new dropdown menu has been added for this feature.
- Quick Copy: Each link card now includes a "Copy" button that copies the URL, note, and tags to your clipboard in a clean, readable format, making it easy to share.
- Specific Tag Search: Added the ability to search for tags directly by prefixing your search term with a # (e.g., #work or #ideas). This provides a more powerful and targeted search experience.
- URL Truncation: Long URLs are now automatically truncated with an ellipsis (...) to improve readability and prevent clutter, while the full URL remains visible on hover.
- Improved Deletion Feedback: A more descriptive confirmation message now appears when you delete a single link.
August 12, 2025 - Version 1.2.1 (Quality of Life Improvements):
- No Notes Title: Links without a specific note will now display "No Notes" as the title, providing a cleaner and more organized look.
- No Search Results Message: A new message now appears when a search query yields no results, offering an option to easily clear the search and return to the full list.
- Improved `renderLinks` Logic: The logic for displaying link titles has been refined to correctly prioritize "No Notes" over the URL when a note is not present, regardless of whether tags are included.
August 10, 2025 - Version 1.2.0 (Advanced Link Management):
- Edit Links: You can now edit the URL, note, and tags of any saved link from the "View Saved Links" page.
- Tag Cloud: A dynamic tag cloud now shows all your unique tags, allowing you to filter links with a single click.
- Clear All Links: Added a button to delete your entire library of saved links at once with a confirmation prompt.
- Bulk Delete: A new workflow using checkboxes allows you to select and delete multiple links at once.
- Link Count Display: The page now shows a live count of your total and currently displayed saved links.
- Revamped Saved Links Page: The "View Saved Links" page has been redesigned for better usability and aesthetics.
August 6, 2025 - Version 1.1.1 (Minor Updates & Fixes):
- Display Version Number: The current version number of the extension is now displayed in the bottom-right corner of the popup.
- Prevent Saving Internal Pages: Added a check to prevent accidentally saving the "View Saved Links" page.
- Duplicate URL Prevention: The extension will now automatically prevent you from saving the same link twice.
August 2, 2025 - Version 1.1.0 (Major Update):
- Keyboard Shortcut Integration: Added a new keyboard shortcut (`Ctrl+Shift+S` on Windows/Linux or `Command+Shift+S` on Mac) to quickly open the extension popup.
- Export Saved Links: You can now export all of your saved links to a JSON file for backup and portability.
- Smart Suggestions for Titles: The note field is now automatically pre-filled with the current web page's title.
- Revamped Success and Error Messages: Implemented a more modern and visually appealing UI with icons and smooth animations.
- Tags Support: Continued to support saving and searching links by custom tags for better organization.
July 18, 2025 - Version 1.0.0 (Initial Release):
- Core functionality for saving web links with notes.
- Clean and intuitive user interface for the extension popup.
- Basic dark mode support for user comfort.
- URL validation to ensure valid links are saved.
- View and search all saved links on a dedicated page.

We're committed to continuously improving Smart Link Saver. Check back weekly for more!

Get In Touch & Contribute

Have questions, general feedback, or need support? We'd love to hear from you!

For feature requests, bug reports, or technical issues with the Smart Link Saver Extension, please use our dedicated GitHub Issues tracker. This helps us prioritize and track all feedback efficiently:
Submit an Issue

Want to contribute code or suggest improvements directly to the Smart Link Saver Extension? Submit a Pull Request on GitHub:
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