Quest - Save & Organize Articles with AI

Save, organize, and consume web articles efficiently. Optional AI summaries and podcasts. Privacy-first, open source.

Save Articles for Later, Read Smarter with AI Quest is a powerful, privacy-first Chrome extension that helps you save, organize, and consume web articles efficiently. Built for readers who want to take control of their reading list without compromising privacy or performance. 📚 Save Anything, Anywhere Stop losing track of interesting articles. Quest makes saving effortless: • One-click saves from any webpage • Right-click context menu for quick saves • Save links without opening them • Save selected text as articles • Smart duplicate detection • Works on all websites 🎯 Stay Organized Without Effort Your reading library, intelligently organized: • Categories - Broad topic grouping with 16+ colors • Tags - Multi-dimensional organization for precise filtering • Favorites - Pin your most important articles • Archive - Auto-archive read articles after X days • Search - Full-text search across all saved content • Filters - Find exactly what you need, instantly 🤖 AI-Powered Reading (Optional) Bring your own API keys for powerful AI features: • Smart Summaries - Get the gist in seconds (OpenAI GPT or Google Gemini) • Text-to-Speech Podcasts - Convert articles to audio (ElevenLabs or Gemini TTS) • Multiple Models - Choose speed, quality, or cost efficiency • 30+ Voices - Natural-sounding audio in multiple languages • Cost Tracking - Monitor your API usage and spending • Audit Logs - Complete transparency on all AI operations All AI features are optional and disabled by default. You control your data and costs. 🔒 Privacy First, Always Your reading data belongs to you: • ✅ All data stored locally on your device • ✅ No tracking, analytics, or cloud uploads • ✅ API keys encrypted with AES-256-GCM • ✅ Minimal permissions (only what's necessary) • ✅ Open source - audit the code yourself • ✅ Works completely offline (except AI features) ⚡ Fast & Lightweight Built for performance: • Minimal resource footprint • No background processes slowing your browser • Instant search and filtering • Smooth, responsive interface • Dark mode support 📊 Powerful Management Dashboard A beautiful, full-featured article manager: • Grid or list view options • Bulk operations (archive, delete, organize) • Advanced sorting and filtering • Reading statistics and progress tracking • Import/Export for backups • Customizable categories with colors 🎨 Clean, Modern Design • Intuitive, clutter-free interface • Light and dark themes • Responsive design • Keyboard shortcuts (coming soon) • Smooth animations Who Is Quest For? ✨ Researchers - Save and organize reference materials with AI summaries 📰 News Readers - Build a personalized reading list across sources 💻 Developers - Save technical articles and documentation 📖 Students - Organize study materials and research papers 🎧 Commuters - Convert articles to podcasts for on-the-go listening 🧠 Learners - Build a knowledge base with smart organization Getting Started Install Quest from the Chrome Web Store Save your first article - Click the extension icon on any webpage Open the Manager - Click "View All" to see your library Optional: Add AI - Configure API keys in Settings for summaries/podcasts That's it! No account required, no setup complexity. AI Configuration (Optional) Quest supports industry-leading AI providers: For Summaries: • OpenAI (GPT-5 Nano, GPT-5 Mini, GPT-5, GPT-4.1 Nano, GPT-4.1 Mini, GPT-4.1) • Google Gemini (Gemini 2.5 Flash, 2.5 Pro, 1.5 Pro) - Recommended (free tier) For Text-to-Speech: • ElevenLabs (Flash v2.5, Turbo v2.5, Multilingual v2, v3 - 10K chars/month free) • Google Gemini TTS (Gemini 2.5 Flash TTS, 2.5 Pro TTS - 70+ voices) - Recommended Get API keys from provider websites, configure in Settings. All AI features work directly with providers - Quest never sees your keys or data. Key Features at a Glance Core Features (Always Free): ✅ Unlimited article saves ✅ Full-text search ✅ Categories and tags ✅ Favorites and archive ✅ Auto-archive old articles ✅ Reading reminders ✅ Import/Export ✅ Dark mode ✅ Privacy-focused ✅ Open source AI Features (Your API Keys): 🤖 AI summaries (concise or extended) 🎧 Text-to-speech podcasts 📊 Usage analytics 💰 Cost tracking 🔍 Audit logs 🎙️ 30+ voice options ⚡ Multiple AI models Why Choose Quest? vs. Pocket/Instapaper: • ✅ Completely free and open source • ✅ No account required • ✅ All data local, no cloud • ✅ AI features with your own keys • ✅ More customization options vs. Notion/Evernote: • ✅ Purpose-built for articles • ✅ Faster and lighter • ✅ No subscription fees • ✅ Better privacy • ✅ Browser-native integration vs. Bookmarks: • ✅ Full article content saved • ✅ Smart organization • ✅ Full-text search • ✅ AI summaries • ✅ Auto-archiving Permissions: • storage - Save your articles locally • activeTab - Save current page • tabs - Manage article tabs • notifications - Reading reminders • alarms - Auto-archive scheduling • contextMenus - Right-click save • scripting - Content extraction All permissions are clearly justified and minimal. No unnecessary access. Publisher Information Publisher: Quest Team Website: https://github.com/hendurhance/quest Justification for Why Users Would Want This Primary Value Propositions: Privacy & Control: Unlike Pocket, Instapaper, or other cloud services, Quest keeps all data local. No accounts, no tracking, no data mining. Perfect for privacy-conscious users. Cost-Effective AI: Users can leverage cutting-edge AI (GPT-4, Gemini) without subscriptions. Pay only for what you use through your own API keys. Transparent cost tracking included. Open Source Trust: Complete transparency - users can audit the code, verify security, and contribute improvements. Licensed under GPL v3.0. No Vendor Lock-in: Full import/export functionality. Your data is portable. Switch browsers or extensions anytime without losing anything. Performance: Lightweight design means no browser slowdown. Fast indexing, instant search, smooth interface. Flexibility: Works offline (except AI features), customizable organization, multiple AI providers, voice options, and export formats. Why Install Now: ✅ Free forever - No trial periods, no premium tiers ✅ No setup friction - Works immediately after install ✅ Low risk - Easy to try, easy to export if you decide to switch ✅ High value - Advanced features (AI, podcasts) unavailable in competitors ✅ Trustworthy - Open source, privacy-first, no hidden agenda