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5/10/2026
I built a Chrome extension that forces you to write why you're saving something — here's why

I built a Chrome extension that forces you to write why you're saving something — here's why

Short summary

A developer built Stash, a Chrome extension requiring users to write one-sentence explanations before saving anything, eliminating context-less bookmark graveyards. Runs entirely local with zero backend, built with Vite + React + TypeScript, and available on the Chrome Web Store. Demonstrates minimalist product design balancing usability with privacy.

  • Forces users to capture context when saving (one sentence minimum)
  • Fully local storage with no backend, server, or cloud dependency
  • Built with Vite + React + TypeScript + Dexie.js for IndexedDB

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