I built a Chrome extension that forces you to write why you're saving something — here's why

• The problem

I had 300+ bookmarks. I remembered why I saved exactly 0 of them.

The link was never the problem. Not knowing why I saved it was.

Every bookmark tool solves the wrong thing. They make it easier
to save links. Nobody makes you think about why you're saving them.

So you end up with a graveyard. Hundreds of links. Zero context.
Good intentions that died the moment you clicked save.

• What I built

Stash is a Chrome extension with one rule:

Before you save anything, you write why.

One sentence. That's it. "Why does this matter right now?"

Then later, when you're looking for that thing you saved three
weeks ago, you search by your own words. Not page titles.
Not URLs. Your actual thought.

How it works:

• Click the floating tab on the right edge of any page
• Right-click any link, image, or page → Save to Stash
• Write one sentence before saving, required, no skipping
• Search your saves by your own words later
• "Resurface" randomly shows you forgotten saves
• Set reminders on any save

• 100% local, no account, no server, no cloud

• The tech

Built with:

• Vite + React + TypeScript
• Manifest V3 Chrome Extension
• Dexie.js for local IndexedDB storage
• No backend whatsoever

Everything stays on your device. Always.

It's live on the Chrome Web Store.
Free. No account required.

→ Stash Website
→ Chrome Web Store