What is Breader?

“Breader” stands for “Web Reader”, as “Blog” stands for “Web Log”. Breader is basically a bookmarking app, slim and without big cards for each bookmark, like other bookmarking apps. It is meant to easily add something to your reading list, while browsing the web, to read later, either via the extension, or by sending it to the installed mobile application.

Philosophy

Bookmarks are like files that can be placed in folders, where the folders are the tags. A bookmark can have multiple tags, so it will appear under every tag. Tags have a hierarchy, and you can create nested structures by dragging a tag onto another tag.

As long as you don’t sync across devices, your data stays private and is stored locally in your browser (in the IndexDB to be precise). With the web extension you can add bookmarks to your reading list while browsing. On your phone, you can install it as a progressive web app (PWA), and share URLs you would like to save to the app.

Key Features

• Organize with tags: Create a hierarchical tag structure by dragging tags onto other tags. Each bookmark can have multiple tags.
• Reading statuses: Mark bookmarks as “Want to Read”, “Reading”, “Read”, or “Archived” to track your progress.
• Notes: Attach notes to your bookmarks to remember key insights or add context.
• Search: Use fuzzy search (Ctrl+K or Cmd+K) to quickly find bookmarks by title, tags, or keywords.
• Star favorites: Mark important bookmarks as favorites for quick access.
• Browser extension: Save bookmarks while browsing with Ctrl+. or right-click menu.

Sync across devices

Breader uses DexieCloud for sync across devices. To enable sync, you need to log in with an email adress. You will get a 30 days trial period, which only counts for days when you are actively using Breader. To upgrade to a full version you need to contact info@breader.app

FAQs

Where is the data stored?

All your data is stored locally on your computer (in the IndexDB). Since it is stored locally, it is also subject to deletion when clearing your browser cache data.

What happens if I clear my browser cache?

If you clear your browser cache and specifically clear site data, your bookmarks will be deleted. To prevent data loss, you can either:

• Enable sync with DexieCloud to back up your data across devices
• Export your bookmarks regularly

Which browsers are supported?

Breader works in all modern browsers that support IndexedDB and service workers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). The browser extension is available for Chrome and Firefox.

Can I use Breader on mobile?

Yes! You can install Breader as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on your phone. Once installed, you can share links from your mobile browser directly to Breader.