Snippet Collector

Collect text snippets with source attribution, manage in side panel, and export to Markdown or plain text.

# Snippet Collector - Multi-Snippet Saver & Exporter Never lose track of important research, quotes, and text highlights again! Snippet Collector is a fast, lightweight, and 100% privacy-first Chrome extension designed to help you capture selected text from any web page, preserve its source metadata (Page Title, Direct URL, Domain, and Timestamp), and export everything seamlessly. Built with modern Manifest V3 standards, Snippet Collector runs entirely locally in your browser. It requires no user account and no external server interaction, ensuring your data remains private and secure. --- ## 🌟 WHY USE SNIPPET COLLECTOR Collecting text across multiple tabs during research often leads to lost source links and broken formatting. Snippet Collector streamlines your workspace inside Chrome's Side Panel: - Capture text along with its original link instantly. - Avoid switching tabs or opening external editors while reading. - Manage and export structured quotes with zero friction. --- ## 🔥 KEY FEATURES ### ⚡ 1. Fast & Easy Capture - Right-Click Menu: Highlight text and select "Add selection to Snippet Collector". - Keyboard Shortcut: Use Alt+Shift+Y to capture text instantly. - Instant Badge Feedback: Get quick confirmation on the extension icon (+1 badge). - Input Protection: Automatically skips empty selections and password fields. ### 📌 2. Automatic Source Tracking Every saved snippet automatically includes: - Page Title & Direct URL (opens in a new tab). - Domain Name & Time of capture. ### 🔒 3. 100% Private & Local - Zero network requests, analytics, or tracking scripts. - Data is stored securely in your browser's local storage. - Minimal permissions used. No persistent background scripts. ### 📂 4. Responsive Side Panel - Manage snippets inside Chrome's Side Panel while browsing. - Automatic text collapsing for long notes. - Native RTL and LTR support with auto text-direction detection. - System Light/Dark mode compatibility. ### ⚙️ 5. Customizable Formatting - Separate option sets for Single Copy vs. Batch Exports. - Granular options: Include or exclude Title, URL, Domain, Date, and Time. - Custom Templates using placeholders: {text}, {title}, {url}, {domain}, {date}, {time}, {n}. ### 📤 6. Export Options - Copy All: Copy your entire snippet list to the clipboard. - Export Markdown (.md): Formatted blockquotes with source links. - Export Plain Text (.txt): Clean text file output. - Export PDF: Generates a print-ready document view. ### 🔄 7. Built-in Utilities - Undo Delete: Restore accidentally deleted items with one click. - Manual Reordering: Move snippets up or down. - Live Search: Filter snippets by text, title, or domain. --- ## 💡 HOW TO USE 1. Highlight any text on a webpage. 2. Right-click and choose "Add selection to Snippet Collector" (or press Alt+Shift+Y). 3. Open the Side Panel to review, search, reorder, or export your snippets. --- ## 🔒 PRIVACY COMMITMENT Snippet Collector does not collect, store, transmit, or process any personal data. All processing occurs locally within your browser environment. Made by arabes1 Official Website: https://www.arabes1.com/