Highlander

Capture and organize highlighted text from web pages

Highlander Capture and organise highlighted text from web pages. Export to Markdown. Privacy-first, local storage. Built for researchers and knowledge workers. From the Highlands of the Web, Capture Your Thoughts Highlander is a powerful browser extension that lets you capture, organise, and export your highlighted text. Built for researchers, students, and knowledge workers who value their privacy and their time. 🌿 Powerful Features, Highland Simple Text Highlighting Capture any selected text from any web page with a simple click. Your highlights are instantly saved with full context—URL, page title, and timestamp—so you never lose track of where your wisdom came from. 🖱️ Context Menu Right-click on any selected text and choose "Save Highlight" from the context menu. Quick, intuitive, and always at your fingertips. ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcut For the keyboard warriors among us, press Ctrl+Shift+H (or Cmd+Shift+H on Mac) to instantly save your selection. 📚 Snippet Library View and manage all your saved highlights in a beautiful, organised popup interface. Filter by domain, search through your collection, and access your knowledge whenever inspiration strikes. 📝 Markdown Export Export your highlights to beautifully formatted Markdown files with YAML frontmatter. Perfect for Obsidian, Logseq, or any PKM tool. Your knowledge, your format, your control. 🔒 Privacy-First All your highlights are stored locally on your device. No cloud sync, no data transmission, no tracking. Your thoughts remain yours alone, as private as a Highland glen. Why Choose Highlander? ✓ Lightning Fast: Save highlights in under 50ms ✓ Zero Tracking: Your data stays on your device. No cloud, no servers, no snooping ✓ PKM Compatible: Export to Markdown works seamlessly with Obsidian, Logseq, and more ✓ Organise Effortlessly: Filter by domain, search your collection, and find what you need instantly ✓ Visual Highlights: See your saved highlights rendered on the page as you browse ✓ Small Footprint: Under 200KB—lightweight as a Highland breeze ✓ Works Everywhere: Compatible with Chrome and Edge browsers How It Works 1. Select Text - Highlight any text on any webpage that catches your eye 2. Save Highlight - Right-click and choose "Save highlight" or press Ctrl+Shift+H 3. Organise & Export - Access your collection through the extension popup, filter, search, and export to Markdown when ready Perfect For: - Researchers building literature reviews - Students organising study materials - Knowledge workers capturing insights - Anyone who wants to remember what they read Privacy & Security: - All data stored locally on your device - No external data transmission - No tracking or analytics - Minimal permissions required Performance: - Highlight save: <50ms latency - Snippet library load: <100ms - Bundle size: <200KB Slàinte mhath! (Good health!)