DEV.to Quick Actions

DEV.to Quick Actions: React/comment/share from feed, quick-view posts, floating controls. PRO: AI summaries + bulk follow/unfollow.

DEV.to Quick Actions — speed, control, and focus while you browse. When you scroll DEV.to, the friction adds up fast: open/close tabs, enter a post just to react, bounce back to the feed, copy/share links manually, lose a great title you saw two minutes ago… DEV.to Quick Actions is a Chrome extension that keeps your most-used DEV.to actions in a clean, floating panel so you can interact without breaking your flow. It’s built around a simple idea: the feed is for discovery, and actions should be one click away. The PRO layer adds power-user features like AI summaries and bulk follow/unfollow to turn DEV.to into a faster, more controllable daily workspace. ============================================================ 1) Who is this for? ============================================================ - People who read a lot on DEV.to every day (learning, trend tracking, discovery) - Creators who want to respond and engage faster (without constant context switching) - Community/network builders who want clean follow management - Anyone who wants “less clicking, more signal” This is not a “spam bot.” It’s a productivity tool. The goal is not to do random actions for you, but to reduce UI friction, keep you in the feed, and let you decide quickly and act cleanly. ============================================================ 2) Free Features (Core / Free) ============================================================ A) Feed Quick Actions (react, share, jump—without leaving the feed) While browsing list views / the homepage feed, you can take quick actions without opening each post: - React faster: leave a reaction as a quick signal. - Share workflow: copy/share post links quickly and consistently. - Fast access: jump to the post you actually want to open. - Stay focused: your browsing doesn’t get interrupted by constant page changes. Why it matters: DEV.to is designed for rapid discovery, but interaction often forces you to open the article. Quick Actions removes that barrier and keeps you moving. B) Quick View (decide in seconds) Sometimes you just want to know: “Is this worth reading right now?” Quick View helps you: - See core context quickly (title/author/source signals) - Make a fast decision: read now, save for later, or skip - Build a smarter reading queue with less wasted time Result: fewer useless clicks, better content selection. C) Floating control panel (always accessible, never in the way) The extension’s signature is a minimal floating panel: - One-click open/close - Available wherever you are on the page - Does not visually overwhelm DEV.to - Becomes muscle memory: after a few days, your browsing speed noticeably improves D) “Search loaded titles” (find what you just saw) After scrolling for a while, dozens of posts are loaded. “Where was that title?” becomes a common problem. With loaded-title search: - Instantly search across currently loaded titles - Jump back to that post without endlessly scrolling - Make discovery less frustrating and more controllable E) Settings / personalization Adjust behavior to match your style: - Panel visibility and interaction preferences - A cleaner minimalist workflow or a more action-heavy layout - A solid base for upcoming modules and improvements ============================================================ 3) PRO Features (Power User Layer) ============================================================ PRO is designed for people who actively use DEV.to: not only reading, but learning fast, engaging, building a network, and managing their follow graph with intention. A) AI Summary (on the article page) For long posts, the fastest win is clarity: - Generates a short, high-signal summary - Highlights key points and takeaways - Helps you decide if the full read is worth your time Best for: - Technical readers scanning many posts - People who need quick context before deep reading - Anyone who wants “signal first, detail second” Practical effect: Instead of reading everything, you read the summary first: - “This is for me” → read fully - “Later” → save it - “I already know this” → move on Outcome: less time waste, better learning throughput. B) Bulk Follow (batch follow options) Manual follow actions cost time. With PRO: - Bulk-follow buttons are available on the homepage and article pages (where applicable) - Expand your network faster—while staying in control Important note: This is about controlled productivity, not blind mass-following. C) Bulk Unfollow (profile follow management) Keep your follow list clean: - Batch unfollow where it makes sense - Remove outdated/noise follows quickly - Improve feed quality over time - Maintain a focused, intentional network D) PRO UI logic (clean separation) If you are not PRO, PRO-only controls stay hidden: - Free users keep a clean UI - No unnecessary clutter - PRO features appear naturally once enabled ============================================================ 4) Why Support? (Support & Go Pro mindset) ============================================================ This project exists to solve a real workflow problem: DEV.to is fast for discovery, but interaction and management can be slow. Support keeps the extension improving without turning it into an ad-driven, privacy-hostile product. When you support, you directly help enable: - Faster adaptation to DEV.to / Forem UI changes - More stable releases and fewer breakages - New Quick Actions modules that reduce friction further - Better AI summary quality and UX refinements - Safer, more controlled bulk actions (limits/flow protections) - Performance optimizations (lighter, faster UI) - Ongoing design/UX polish Support is about sustainability: - Keeping the extension ad-free - Keeping development consistent - Keeping the experience privacy-first Even a small contribution makes a big difference because the real cost is maintenance, testing, and staying compatible with evolving platforms. ============================================================ 5) PRO Purchase / Activation ============================================================ To buy PRO (or gift PRO to a friend), use: https://devto.mebularts.com.tr/ After activation you’ll unlock: - AI Summary - Bulk follow / unfollow features Gifting (high level): - Buy for yourself or gift to another DEV.to user - Turn support into a fun, practical upgrade for someone else PRO exists for one reason: to keep the extension improving and deliver power-user value—not to “paywall basics.” ============================================================ 6) Supported Sites / Compatibility ============================================================ Designed for DEV.to and Forem-based communities: - dev.to - *.dev.to - *.forem.com Browser compatibility: - Chrome (Manifest V3) - Chromium-based browsers (Edge, Brave, Opera) typically work as well ============================================================ 7) Privacy & Security (privacy-first approach) ============================================================ DEV.to Quick Actions aims for a fast, private experience: - No unnecessary data collection - No hidden telemetry designed to track you - No “data selling” model How it works: - It adds a UI layer to the DEV.to page you’re already using. - It accelerates actions you would normally take manually. - It does not try to extract your passwords or bypass your login. - It relies on the normal session state in your browser—just like you clicking buttons yourself. Local storage: - Settings and limited status data may be stored locally in your browser so you don’t need to reconfigure every time. Permissions (and why they exist): - activeTab: to operate on the currently open DEV.to / Forem tab - scripting: to safely inject the panel and quick-action UI - storage: to persist settings and (where applicable) PRO status Scope boundaries: - The extension is intended to run on DEV.to / Forem domains. - It is not designed to “do things” on random unrelated websites. ============================================================ 8) Performance philosophy ============================================================ A good productivity extension must not slow down the site it’s improving. This is why the design targets: - Minimal DOM footprint (clean UI, no unnecessary noise) - Activity only when needed - “Assist beside the page,” not “take over the page” In practice: - When the panel is closed, it should have minimal impact - While scrolling, it should not create a heavy or laggy feel - It complements DEV.to rather than replacing it ============================================================ 9) Quick Start ============================================================ 1) Open DEV.to. 2) Locate the Quick Actions floating panel. 3) Open the panel to: - Search loaded titles - Use quick action icons from the feed 4) Configure settings to match your workflow. 5) If you’re PRO: - Use AI Summary on article pages - Use bulk follow/unfollow where available Tip: Use it intentionally for 2–3 days and it becomes natural. Your browsing speed improves because you stop context-switching. ============================================================ 10) Real-world workflows (examples) ============================================================ Scenario 1: “I scan 30 posts/day” - Search loaded titles to re-find what you saw - Quick View for fast decisions - AI Summary to evaluate long reads quickly - Read what matters; skip what doesn’t Scenario 2: “I’m a creator; response speed matters” - Engage faster without losing your place - Share posts cleanly and quickly - Keep interaction friction low Scenario 3: “I’m building a network intentionally” - Follow relevant people faster (controlled) - Clean up later via bulk unfollow - Maintain a higher-signal feed over time Scenario 4: “I lost a post I wanted” - Don’t scroll forever—search loaded titles and jump back instantly ============================================================ 11) FAQ ============================================================ Q: Is this risky for my account? A: The extension accelerates normal UI actions on DEV.to. The goal is controlled productivity, not unsafe automation. Q: Does it work everywhere? A: It targets DEV.to and Forem-based sites. Q: Is it useful without PRO? A: Yes. The free layer already removes a lot of daily friction. PRO is for power users who want AI summaries and bulk management. Q: Are AI summaries always perfect? A: They are meant to help you decide quickly. They are a productivity layer—not a replacement for reading. ============================================================ 12) Updates & maintenance ============================================================ DEV.to / Forem UI can change. This project is built to be maintained: - Compatibility updates when platform UI shifts - Bug fixes and stability improvements - UX improvements based on real feedback The model: - Stable core + optional power-user layer ============================================================ 13) Developer & Official Contact ============================================================ Developer: @mebularts Official contact channels: - https://mebularts.com.tr - https://t.me/mebularts - https://wa.me/12513160268 ============================================================ 14) Final note ============================================================ DEV.to Quick Actions is the practical version of “less clicking, more signal.” Browse faster, decide smarter, engage without breaking flow, and keep your follow graph clean. Install it, use it for a few days, and you’ll feel the difference immediately. ============================================================ 15) Ethical use & community respect ============================================================ DEV.to is community-first. This extension is designed for respectful, controlled usage: - Faster interaction - Better discovery decisions - Easier follow management What it is not for: - Spamming - Blind mass-following - Low-quality engagement at scale You stay in control. The extension speeds up action—it does not replace judgment. ============================================================ 16) Quick troubleshooting ============================================================ Can’t see the panel? - Refresh the DEV.to tab (Ctrl+R) - Ensure the extension is enabled - If you use multiple extensions that modify DEV.to UI, temporarily disable others and retry Actions not working? - Confirm you are logged in - Platform UI changes may require an update; fixes ship as updates - Reset extension settings and try again ============================================================ 17) Planned direction (roadmap-style) ============================================================ With continued support, the project can expand with: - Smarter Quick View details and cleaner metadata - Stronger filtering and search inside the panel - Higher-quality AI summary UX and improvements - Safer bulk-action flows (limits, confirmations, UX guardrails) - Broader Forem compatibility and faster adaptation This is direction, not a contract—priorities can evolve based on feedback. ============================================================ 18) Trademark note ============================================================ DEV.to and Forem are trademarks of their respective owners. DEV.to Quick Actions is an independent third-party extension and is not an official DEV.to product.