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Boldify Reading Assistant

👥 32 users
📦 v2.0.0
💾 33.78KiB
📅 2026-05-26
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Overview

🧠 Read Faster. Focus Better. Comprehend More.

Boldify Reading Assistant transforms any webpage into an easier-to-read experience using scientifically-inspired bionic reading techniques. By bolding the initial letters of each word, Boldify creates visual anchoring points that help your eyes flow through text naturally — reducing mental fatigue and boosting reading speed.

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✨ KEY FEATURES

▸ One-Click Activation — Toggle bionic reading on any website instantly
▸ Adjustable Bold Intensity — Fine-tune from subtle (10%) to strong (90%)
▸ Optional Italic Mode — Add italic styling for enhanced visual distinction
▸ Keyboard Shortcut (Alt+B) — Quick toggle without touching your mouse
▸ Per-Site Settings — Remember your preferences for each website
▸ Dark Mode Support — Beautiful interface that respects your system theme
▸ Zero Performance Impact — Lightweight, runs only when activated
▸ 100% Privacy Focused — No data collection, no tracking, no analytics

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🎯 WHO IS BOLDIFY FOR?

• People with ADHD who struggle to maintain focus while reading
• Students processing dense academic material
• Professionals reading lengthy reports and documentation
• Speed readers looking to improve their reading flow
• Anyone who experiences eye fatigue from prolonged screen reading
• People with dyslexia who benefit from visual word anchoring
• Non-native speakers improving reading fluency

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🔬 HOW IT WORKS

Boldify uses a technique inspired by bionic reading research. By highlighting the most important parts of each word (typically the first few letters), your brain can complete the word recognition faster using its natural language processing abilities. This creates:

→ Faster word recognition through visual fixation points
→ Improved reading flow with reduced eye regression
→ Better comprehension through reduced cognitive load
→ Less mental fatigue during extended reading sessions

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🔒 PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS

Boldify requests minimal permissions:
• "activeTab" — To modify text on the current page only when you activate it
• "storage" — To save your preferences locally on your device

We do NOT:
✗ Collect any personal data
✗ Track your browsing history
✗ Send data to external servers
✗ Use analytics or telemetry
✗ Require account creation

Your data stays on YOUR device. Always.

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⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

• Alt+B — Toggle Boldify on/off for the current page
• Customize shortcuts at chrome://extensions/shortcuts

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💬 SUPPORT & FEEDBACK

Found a bug or have a feature request? We'd love to hear from you!
Visit our GitHub repository to submit issues or contribute.

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Made with ❤️ for the reading community.
Free forever. No ads. No premium tier. Just better reading.

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Privacy Practices

Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

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