The Backpocket Chrome extension is a streamlined saving tool built with WXT and React. Its standout feature is one-click save — the current page saves automatically when you open the popup, making it the fastest way to capture links.
Tech stack
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|
| WXT | Browser extension framework |
| React | UI library |
| Convex | Real-time backend |
| Clerk | Authentication |
One-click save
The extension’s defining feature:
- Navigate to any page
- Click the Backpocket icon in your toolbar
- The page saves automatically as the popup opens
No form to fill out, no URL to paste, no “Save” button to click. The save happens instantly.
This is significantly faster than competing extensions that require you to fill out a form before saving. Backpocket’s philosophy: save first, organize after.
Post-save quick actions
After the auto-save, the popup shows quick actions:
Type to search existing tags or create new ones:
- Typeahead autocomplete with existing tags
- Inline creation — type a new name and press Enter
- Smart suggestions based on domain affinity
Collections
Select a collection from the dropdown. Collection default tags are applied automatically.
Visibility
Toggle between public and private for this save. The default is controlled by your extension settings.
Note
Add a quick note to remember why you saved this link.
Duplicate detection
If you’ve already saved the current page, the extension shows the existing save instead of creating a duplicate:
Duplicate detection uses URL normalization — tracking parameters are stripped, so the same article from different share links is recognized as one save.
Right-click on any page to save it:
- Right-click anywhere on the page
- Select Save to Backpocket from the context menu
This works independently of the popup and doesn’t require the popup to be open.
Recent saves
The extension popup also shows your most recent saves in a scrollable list:
This lets you quickly access recently saved links without switching to the web app.
Badge notifications
The extension icon shows a badge notification when:
- A save completes successfully
- A duplicate is detected
Settings panel
Click the gear icon in the popup to access settings:
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|
| Default visibility | Public / Private | New saves use this visibility |
| Theme | Light / Dark / System | Extension popup theme |
| Sync | On / Off | Toggle automatic sync |
Browser support
| Browser | Status |
|---|
| Chrome | ✅ Supported |
| Chromium-based (Edge, Brave, Arc, etc.) | ✅ Should work via Chrome extension compatibility |
| Firefox | Planned |
| Safari | Not yet available |
