Reading Companion Panel

Side panel for structured reading notes.

Reading Companion is a lightweight, local-first side panel designed to help you actively engage with articles, PDFs, and web content without switching tabs or losing focus. Perfect for students, researchers, and anyone who gets frequently distracted while reading. Key Features: Side-by-Side Note-Taking: Opens natively in Chrome's side panel alongside any website or PDF. Flexible Note Boxes: Quickly add structured sections, page/reference markers, and customizable boxes for Summaries, Reactions, or Questions. Graphic Organizers: Insert built-in templates for Cause & Effect, Timelines, and Claim/Reason/Evidence analysis with a single click. Local & Private: Your notes are automatically saved directly to your browser (chrome.storage.local). No account, external servers, or internet connection required. Easy Export: Export your entire reading session as a clean Markdown (.md) document or JSON file for easy integration into your second-brain apps. Whether you are breaking down a dense research paper, studying for class, or practicing active reading strategies, Reading Companion keeps your thoughts organized and right next to the text.