Transform the Web
into your Personal Second Brain.
Select text, code snippets, or articles across the web. Save exact portions as Q&A cards with visual PNG screenshots, auto-domain folders, and local browser AI search.
Engineered for Active Research & Instant Recall
Explore the asymmetric feature suite that makes Select & Save superior to traditional bookmark clippers.
Bookmark Snippets,
Not Full Pages
Stop cluttering your library with 30-page article links. Highlight exact 2-line code blocks, definition tables, or quotes and convert them into structured Q&A flashcards instantly.
On-Device Chrome AI Search
Query your saved library in natural language offline using Chrome's built-in AI (Prompt API). Sub-50ms latency with zero API fees or cloud dependencies.
Scroll & Re-Highlight
Clicking 'Open Original Webpage' auto-scrolls to and re-highlights your exact quote on the live page.
100% Local Storage
Stored in chrome.storage.local & IndexedDB. Zero cloud tracking, zero remote server data selling.
Select & Instant Search Overlay
Highlight any word or snippet on any webpage to trigger a floating quick action bar. Search Google, ChatGPT, or Claude with 1 click right over your selection.
Mosaic Masonry & Compact List Views
Visual layout tailored for screenshots, code syntax highlighting, auto-domain folders, and color-coded tag organization.
How Select & Save Supercharges Your Browsing
Highlight Text & Trigger Instant Action Overlay
Highlight text, code blocks, or tables on any webpage. A sleek floating quick action bar pops up instantly over your selection, offering 1-click options to save as Q&A or search external AI providers.
Select & Save vs Competitors
See why researchers and developers are switching from heavy cloud bookmarkers to local-first snippet clipping.
| Feature Capability | Select & Save ⚡ | Raindrop.io | Omnivore | Anybox | Webbites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bookmark Specific Text & Code Snippets Save precise portions of a webpage instead of full URL link bloat | ✓ | ✕ | Partial | ✕ | ✓ |
Auto-Convert Web Content to Q&A Cards Structure research and notes into Q&A flashcard format for study & interview prep | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
100% On-Device Local Privacy All data stays in your browser; zero cloud telemetry or data selling | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | Partial | ✕ |
On-Device Chrome AI (Gemini Nano) Query saved library offline in natural language with sub-50ms latency | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Select & Instant Search Overlay Highlight text on any site to search Google, ChatGPT, Claude, or custom engine in 1 click | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Auto-Cropped Visual PNG Screenshots Extract formatted HTML alongside visual PNG screenshot snippet automatically | ✓ | Paid Tier | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Deep-Link Text Fragment Scroll & Re-Highlight Re-open live URL and automatically jump & highlight original quote | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Mosaic Masonry & List Layout Customization Dynamic responsive grid built for visual snippets, code, and text | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | Basic |
Zero Subscription Fees / 100% Free Forever No paid paywalls for search, full-text backup, or AI queries | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Got Questions? We Have Answers.
Transform the Web into Your Personal Knowledge Engine
Install Select & Save today. Highlight web text, save code snippets as Q&A cards, and query your library privately with on-device Chrome AI.