BrainTool - Go Beyond Bookmarks

BrainTool is the best Bookmark and Tabs Manager for your online life.
What is BrainTool - Go Beyond Bookmarks?
BrainTool - Go Beyond Bookmarks is a comprehensive Edge add-on that serves as a top-notch bookmarks and tabs manager, allowing you to organize your online resources efficiently. It offers features such as personal Topic hierarchy, browser control, tab management, data privacy, and import and sync capabilities. With BrainTool, you can streamline your browsing experience and maximize productivity.

Add-on stats

Users: 2,061
Rating: 4.70 (38)
Version: 1.0.3 (Last updated: 2024-10-02)
Creation date: 2022-04-06
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • tabGroups
  • webNavigation
  • bookmarks
Size: 324.17K

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Add-on summary

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Organize all your bookmarks, web resources and notes into a personal Topic hierarchy and control your browser with the BrainTool Topic Manager. Open and close browser tabs, windows and tab groups with a click or navigate using powerful keyboard commands. Capture links and notes while in context on a web page. Allocate each of your Topics to its own window or tab group for a focused workspace.

Tame your browser tabs, focus your attention and never be afraid to close a tab again!

Your BrainTool data is private, it's your personal information space that the BrainTool application reads from a plain text file completely under your control. It's written in the popular Org-Mode format and so can fit within any larger text-based workflow. Back it up, copy it, share it - it's just a text file that you own.

Import from bookmarks, Org files or Tabs Outliner, sync automatically to Google Drive or a local file. BrainTool is 100% browser based, so your data never leaves your control.

"Every browser user should try this...Bring your bookmarks into the 21st century" - ZDNet "I've used Session Buddy and OneTab. This is far superior." - User Review "As a current Tabs Outliner user, my first reaction is that BrainTool, even in its pre-1.0 release, is far more polished." - User Review

BrainTool is hard to summarize. Its a way-better bookmarks manager, but it's also a browser manager, a tabs manager and a session manager. It's a replacement for tools like Tabs Outliner, but it's mostly a personal knowledge management system that allows you to organize all of your online information sources (web sites, Google docs, gmails, files, photos, Slack channels, social media groups, code repos, wiki pages, task backlogs, Jupyter notebooks, etc etc etc), combine them with your text-based notes and see the big picture in the tree structured side panel. It's the plain text bookmarking tool that I always wanted to exist but could never find, so I built it. I hope you like it!

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Powerful and effective tool for managing bookmarks and tabs
  • Open source and utilizes plain text format, allowing for data portability
  • Supports advanced organization features like tags, topic cards, and hierarchical structures
  • Active development with planned features to enhance functionality
  • Integrates well with existing workflows and other applications
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for new users with complex functionalities
  • Lack of instructions or guidance on how to use the tool effectively
  • Initial setup can be cumbersome compared to simpler alternatives
  • Some users report issues with the interface and usability in terms of window management
  • Currently lacks session management features
Most mentioned
  • Organizational capabilities and management of bookmarks/tabs
  • Complexity and learning curve involved in using the tool
  • Open source nature and use of plain text for data management
  • Integration with browser features and efficiency in managing large volumes of tabs
  • Active development and future feature additions
Recent reviews
感觉这个扩展程序好牛,看视频也感觉很强大,但是可惜的是没有中文版,显示不了中文,完全看不懂。不然我估计会用到这个书签管理器。可惜,哎
by 海柱, 2024-04-30

Although its a semi difficult productivity tool/extension, its because of the seemingly endless options of functionality and possibilities. Use your database for Bookmarking, clips, notes/docs/forms and messaging....ANYTHING. Thank you
by Ben, 2024-03-15

Program is incomprehensible. No idea how to use it, no instructions that make any sense.
by Stephen, 2023-11-05
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

BrainTool - Go Beyond Bookmarks requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

BrainTool - Go Beyond Bookmarks has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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