Reclaiming Your Browser: Bookmarklets and Extensions

2025-02-09

Frustrated with the modern browser's developer-centric and bloated nature, the author reclaims their browsing experience through bookmarklets and WebExtensions. They detail creating custom bookmarklets for seamless blogging, including one-click post creation and tag editing. Integration with other apps via custom URL schemes is highlighted. WebExtensions are presented as a means of intervention, with examples like adding RSS feed icons, creating calendar reminders, and removing unwanted content from websites. The author advocates for user agency, encouraging readers to personalize their browsing experience and take back control.

Development browser extensions