Quest - Save & Organize Articles with AI

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