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

didntask — Sun, 10 May 2026 11:20:48 +0000

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

DEV Community: didntask

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