SurfMate
Your personal note-taking companion. Save web pages, capture ideas, write with AI, and sync across devices.
As of June 2026, SurfMate has 3 users in the Productivity category.
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Version
1.3.1
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 3 version updates.
History
8 snapshotsTracking since Apr 17, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 4 | — | — | 1.0.3 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | — | — | — | 1.1.2 |
| May 1, 2026 | 3 | — | — | 1.3.0 |
| May 8, 2026 | 4 | — | — | 1.3.0 |
| May 13, 2026 | 5 | — | — | 1.3.1 |
| May 19, 2026 | 4 | — | — | 1.3.1 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | — | — | 1.3.1 |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 4 | — | — | 1.3.1 |
| Now | 3 | — | — | 1.3.1 |
Changelog
- May 8, 2026description
---🚀 Why SurfMate? Every day you read articles, discover ideas, and want to remember things — but copy-pasting is slow, and separate note apps break your flow. SurfMate lives in your browser sidebar so you never leave the page. ---📝 Notes, Your Way - Write and edit with a clean Markdown editor - Split view: edit source and see the rendered preview side by side - Insert code blocks, diagrams, links, and images - Voice input to capture ideas hands-free — switch between English and Chinese - Auto-saves as you type — nothing gets lost - Full-text search across all your notes - Organize notes into folders and move them around ---⚡ Capture from Any Page - Highlight text → right-click "Save to SurfMate" → saved as a note instantly - No selection? Right-click anywhere → full page content extracted as a note - No copy-paste, no tab switching ---🤖 AI Writing Assistant - Transform, summarize, expand, or rewrite your notes with AI - Generate outlines, clean up rough thoughts, improve writing quality - Pay only for what you use — no subscription ---🔄 Sync Across Devices Sign in with Google to silently sync your notes across all devices. Works fully offline too. ---💾 Backup & Restore Export all your notes as a JSON file and import them back anytime — original dates and content fully preserved. ---💰 Pricing - Core features free forever - AI features: 10,000 tokens to start, free - Pay as you go: $1 = 1,000,000 tokens. No subscription, no lock-in. 🆕 What's New in v1.3.0 • AI Transform redesigned as a single chat-style panel — pick a preset or write a prompt, then keep iterating on the AI's output with follow-up prompts instead of restarting each time • Save your own custom AI prompts from the composer (e.g. "cut to 100 words, keep headings"); they persist across sessions • Collapse older AI results once the conversation gets long — click any prompt to hide its output, click again to bring it back • Friendlier error handling with one-tap Retry on rate-limit, network, or server failures — no more raw JSON blobs • Undo "Apply" — if the replaced note wasn't what you wanted, tap Undo in the snackbar (5 seconds) to restore the original • New Recent AI activity list in Statistics: time, note title, and tokens spent for each call, with "Load more" pagination • Simpler Statistics panel — dropped the stale per-operation breakdown; "Total Used Tokens" is the single headline number now • Tighter layout on narrow Chrome side panels: wrapping preset chips, compact list indents, right-sized user-prompt bubbles • Cleaner toolbar icons — selection / layout / folder-group toggles use outlined variants to match the app's overall tone---🚀 Why SurfMate? Every day you read articles, discover ideas, and want to remember things — but copy-pasting is slow, and separate note apps break your flow. SurfMate lives in your browser sidebar so you never leave the page. ---📝 Notes, Your Way - Write and edit with a clean Markdown editor - Split view: edit source and see the rendered preview side by side - Insert code blocks, diagrams, links, and images - Voice input to capture ideas hands-free — switch between English and Chinese - Auto-saves as you type — nothing gets lost - Full-text search across all your notes - Organize notes into folders and move them around ---⚡ Capture from Any Page - Highlight text → right-click "Save to SurfMate" → saved as a note instantly - No selection? Right-click anywhere → full page content extracted as a note - No copy-paste, no tab switching ---🤖 AI Writing Assistant - Transform, summarize, expand, or rewrite your notes with AI - Generate outlines, clean up rough thoughts, improve writing quality - Pay only for what you use — no subscription ---🔄 Sync Across Devices Sign in with Google to silently sync your notes across all devices. Works fully offline too. ---💾 Backup & Restore Export all your notes as a JSON file and import them back anytime — original dates and content fully preserved. ---💰 Pricing - Core features free forever - AI features: 10,000 tokens to start, free - Pay as you go: $1 = 1,000,000 tokens. No subscription, no lock-in. 🆕 What's New in v1.3.1 Anchor Notes are back. Pin sticky notes anywhere on a webpage: • Right-click → SurfMate → "Add anchor note here" • Drag to reposition, click to edit inline, blur saves automatically • Syncs across devices like regular notes • Per-site opt-in — Chrome asks permission once per site you want to use it on • All anchors surface in the sidebar Notes list with a new Anchors filter chip - Apr 24, 2026description
---🚀 Why SurfMate? Every day you read articles, discover ideas, and want to remember things — but copy-pasting is slow, and separate note apps break your flow. SurfMate lives in your browser sidebar so you never leave the page. ---📝 Notes, Your Way - Write and edit with a clean Markdown editor - Split view: edit source and see the rendered preview side by side - Insert code blocks, diagrams, links, and images - Voice input to capture ideas hands-free — switch between English and Chinese - Auto-saves as you type — nothing gets lost - Full-text search across all your notes - Organize notes into folders and move them around ---⚡ Capture from Any Page - Highlight text → right-click "Save to SurfMate" → saved as a note instantly - No selection? Right-click anywhere → full page content extracted as a note - No copy-paste, no tab switching ---🤖 AI Writing Assistant - Transform, summarize, expand, or rewrite your notes with AI - Generate outlines, clean up rough thoughts, improve writing quality - Pay only for what you use — no subscription ---🔄 Sync Across Devices Sign in with Google to silently sync your notes across all devices. Works fully offline too. ---💾 Backup & Restore Export all your notes as a JSON file and import them back anytime — original dates and content fully preserved. ---💰 Pricing - Core features free forever - AI features: 10,000 tokens to start, free - Pay as you go: $1 = 1,000,000 tokens. No subscription, no lock-in. ---🆕 What's New in v1.1.2 - Split view editor: see your markdown source and rendered preview simultaneously - Folder system: organize notes into folders and move them freely - Voice input: language badge shows active language (EN/中), click to switch - Backup & restore: export/import now preserves original note dates - Debounced auto-save, smarter right-click capture, improved editor toolbar---🚀 Why SurfMate? Every day you read articles, discover ideas, and want to remember things — but copy-pasting is slow, and separate note apps break your flow. SurfMate lives in your browser sidebar so you never leave the page. ---📝 Notes, Your Way - Write and edit with a clean Markdown editor - Split view: edit source and see the rendered preview side by side - Insert code blocks, diagrams, links, and images - Voice input to capture ideas hands-free — switch between English and Chinese - Auto-saves as you type — nothing gets lost - Full-text search across all your notes - Organize notes into folders and move them around ---⚡ Capture from Any Page - Highlight text → right-click "Save to SurfMate" → saved as a note instantly - No selection? Right-click anywhere → full page content extracted as a note - No copy-paste, no tab switching ---🤖 AI Writing Assistant - Transform, summarize, expand, or rewrite your notes with AI - Generate outlines, clean up rough thoughts, improve writing quality - Pay only for what you use — no subscription ---🔄 Sync Across Devices Sign in with Google to silently sync your notes across all devices. Works fully offline too. ---💾 Backup & Restore Export all your notes as a JSON file and import them back anytime — original dates and content fully preserved. ---💰 Pricing - Core features free forever - AI features: 10,000 tokens to start, free - Pay as you go: $1 = 1,000,000 tokens. No subscription, no lock-in. 🆕 What's New in v1.3.0 • AI Transform redesigned as a single chat-style panel — pick a preset or write a prompt, then keep iterating on the AI's output with follow-up prompts instead of restarting each time • Save your own custom AI prompts from the composer (e.g. "cut to 100 words, keep headings"); they persist across sessions • Collapse older AI results once the conversation gets long — click any prompt to hide its output, click again to bring it back • Friendlier error handling with one-tap Retry on rate-limit, network, or server failures — no more raw JSON blobs • Undo "Apply" — if the replaced note wasn't what you wanted, tap Undo in the snackbar (5 seconds) to restore the original • New Recent AI activity list in Statistics: time, note title, and tokens spent for each call, with "Load more" pagination • Simpler Statistics panel — dropped the stale per-operation breakdown; "Total Used Tokens" is the single headline number now • Tighter layout on narrow Chrome side panels: wrapping preset chips, compact list indents, right-sized user-prompt bubbles • Cleaner toolbar icons — selection / layout / folder-group toggles use outlined variants to match the app's overall tone - Apr 17, 2026description
SurfMate - Local-First Intelligent Knowledge Management Platform A professional knowledge management tool for Notes, Bookmarks, and Images, delivering millisecond response through local-first architecture while enhancing content creation with AI assistance. 🚀 Why Choose SurfMate? Modern knowledge workers browse countless web pages daily, generating valuable thoughts and creative insights - research materials, meeting notes, inspiration images. We need to quickly capture, organize, and analyze them to extract core value, dramatically improving efficiency and gaining key insights. Transform vast knowledge into creative fuel, not just mountains of data. SurfMate adopts a Local-First architecture, storing and processing data locally for lightning-fast response while ensuring data sovereignty. 💡 Local-First Architecture Advantages • Millisecond Loading - Direct local database access, zero network latency • Offline Work - Full functionality without internet connection • Real-time Sync - Silent background sync, multi-device consistency • Data Sovereignty - Your data stored locally, export anytime • Privacy Protection - Sensitive information never leaves your device 📚 Smart Content Management Notes Management: • Rich text editor with Markdown support • Smart tagging system with automatic content correlation • Voice input and AI content creation Bookmarks Management: • Smart capture of webpage metadata • Automatic extraction of key page information • Full-text search with instant results • AI-powered webpage content extraction and management Image Resources: • Save webpage images link only • Smart recognition of image source and context • Visual management with mood board mode • Support for annotations and notes 🤖 AI-Powered Creative Workflow Not just simple "AI summaries" but a true creative assistant: Content Understanding: • Deep analysis of webpage content, extracting core insights • Identifying article structure and logical flow • Discovering hidden connections between related content Knowledge Reorganization: • Transform scattered notes into structured documents • Generate comprehensive reports from multiple sources • Distill key points into knowledge cards Creative Assistance: • Generate article outlines from notes • Expand bullet points into full paragraphs • Optimize expression and improve writing quality • Multi-angle rewriting for different contexts Workflow Integration: • Research Phase - Collect materials, AI extracts key points • Thinking Phase - Record ideas, AI helps organize • Creation Phase - Structure content, AI assists writing • Review Phase - Revisit notes, AI summarizes insights Data Interoperability: • Export to Markdown/JSON/CSV 📊 Use Cases Researchers/Analysts: Collect industry reports → AI extracts key data → Generate insight reports Product Managers: Save user feedback → AI summarizes requirements → Output PRD documents Content Creators: Accumulate material inspiration → AI organizes outlines → Assist content creation Students/Scholars: Organize research materials → AI maps connections → Build knowledge systems 💰 Flexible Pricing • Core features free forever • AI features: 10,000 tokens to start • Pay as you go: $1 = 1,000,000 tokens • No subscription, no lock-in, pay for what you use 🎯 Our Promise • Performance First - Continuous optimization for smooth experience • User Sovereignty - Your data, your control • Continuous Evolution - Monthly updates and improvements Install SurfMate now and experience the next generation of knowledge management. --- 🆕 Version 1.0.1 Updates (January 2025): • Google Sign-In Added (Optional): Securely sync your data across devices with Google OAuth. This is completely optional - all core features work without login. • Improved User Experience: Clearer error messages and better feedback when things go wrong. • Simplified Interface: Removed unnecessary screen lock feature for a cleaner, more focused experience. • Bug Fixes: Fixed password reset and other reliability improvements. • Added Homepage: Visit https://surfmate.app for more information. 📝 About New Permissions: • "identity" permission: Only used for optional Google Sign-In feature. You can use all core features without logging in. --- v1.0.2 Release Notes for Chrome Web Store Review Release Date: January 2, 2026 Compliance & Bug Fixes - Fixed remote code loading issue: Using Kroki.io API service for diagram rendering (no dynamic code execution) - Resolved authentication bugs: Fixed Supabase singleton pattern to maintain stable auth state - Removed screen lock feature: Eliminated to comply with Chrome Web Store policies New Features - Welcome gift modal: Shows 10,000 free AI tokens for new users (virtual tokens, not real currency) - Enhanced onboarding: Clearer UI with better visual elements Technical Improvements - Performance optimizations (React render fixes) - Faster animation responses - All assets now loaded locally No new permissions added. Fully compliant with Chrome Web Store policies. --- v1.0.3 Fixed session expiration with retry logic --- Built by knowledge workers, for knowledge workers.
---🚀 Why SurfMate? Every day you read articles, discover ideas, and want to remember things — but copy-pasting is slow, and separate note apps break your flow. SurfMate lives in your browser sidebar so you never leave the page. ---📝 Notes, Your Way - Write and edit with a clean Markdown editor - Split view: edit source and see the rendered preview side by side - Insert code blocks, diagrams, links, and images - Voice input to capture ideas hands-free — switch between English and Chinese - Auto-saves as you type — nothing gets lost - Full-text search across all your notes - Organize notes into folders and move them around ---⚡ Capture from Any Page - Highlight text → right-click "Save to SurfMate" → saved as a note instantly - No selection? Right-click anywhere → full page content extracted as a note - No copy-paste, no tab switching ---🤖 AI Writing Assistant - Transform, summarize, expand, or rewrite your notes with AI - Generate outlines, clean up rough thoughts, improve writing quality - Pay only for what you use — no subscription ---🔄 Sync Across Devices Sign in with Google to silently sync your notes across all devices. Works fully offline too. ---💾 Backup & Restore Export all your notes as a JSON file and import them back anytime — original dates and content fully preserved. ---💰 Pricing - Core features free forever - AI features: 10,000 tokens to start, free - Pay as you go: $1 = 1,000,000 tokens. No subscription, no lock-in. ---🆕 What's New in v1.1.2 - Split view editor: see your markdown source and rendered preview simultaneously - Folder system: organize notes into folders and move them freely - Voice input: language badge shows active language (EN/中), click to switch - Backup & restore: export/import now preserves original note dates - Debounced auto-save, smarter right-click capture, improved editor toolbar - Apr 17, 2026short_description
AI-powered notes, bookmarks and image manager. Local-first architecture for fast, offline-capable web content organization.
Your personal note-taking companion. Save web pages, capture ideas, write with AI, and sync across devices.
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- storageactiveTabscriptingsidePanelcontextMenustabsidentity
- Host access
- https://accounts.google.com/*, https://www.googleapis.com/*, https://api.stripe.com/*, https://buy.stripe.com/*, https://*.supabase.co/*, https://www.google.com/s2/favicons*
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About
---🚀 Why SurfMate?
Every day you read articles, discover ideas, and want to remember things — but copy-pasting is slow, and separate note apps break your flow. SurfMate lives in your browser sidebar so you
never leave the page.
---📝 Notes, Your Way
- Write and edit with a clean Markdown editor
- Split view: edit source and see the rendered preview side by side
- Insert code blocks, diagrams, links, and images
- Voice input to capture ideas hands-free — switch between English and Chinese
- Auto-saves as you type — nothing gets lost
- Full-text search across all your notes
- Organize notes into folders and move them around
---⚡ Capture from Any Page
- Highlight text → right-click "Save to SurfMate" → saved as a note instantly
- No selection? Right-click anywhere → full page content extracted as a note
- No copy-paste, no tab switching
---🤖 AI Writing Assistant
- Transform, summarize, expand, or rewrite your notes with AI
- Generate outlines, clean up rough thoughts, improve writing quality
- Pay only for what you use — no subscription
---🔄 Sync Across Devices
Sign in with Google to silently sync your notes across all devices. Works fully offline too.
---💾 Backup & Restore
Export all your notes as a JSON file and import them back anytime — original dates and content fully preserved.
---💰 Pricing
- Core features free forever
- AI features: 10,000 tokens to start, free
- Pay as you go: $1 = 1,000,000 tokens. No subscription, no lock-in.
🆕 What's New in v1.3.1
Anchor Notes are back. Pin sticky notes anywhere on a webpage:
• Right-click → SurfMate → "Add anchor note here"
• Drag to reposition, click to edit inline, blur saves automatically
• Syncs across devices like regular notes
• Per-site opt-in — Chrome asks permission once per site you want to use it on
• All anchors surface in the sidebar Notes list with a new Anchors filter chipTechnical
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 3.99MiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- mhglcnojancpjcpalcbbopgacbhipphn
- Developer ID
- ubde061d284fe8a6936d8900733620587
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Jan 1, 2026
- Last Updated (Store)
- May 7, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 7, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
- surfmate.app
- Privacy Policy
- https://surfmate.app/privacy
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