Highlight the Web.
Keep It Yours.
Your data never leaves your device. Snipext is a browser clipper that keeps all your snippets, tags, and history on your own device — no account, no server, no trade-off in features. Highlight any text, save it in one click, tag it, search it, generate private AI Insights, and push to Obsidian or a private GitHub Gist.
Up and running in 30 seconds.
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Install the extension
Add Snipext to Chrome from the Web Store. No sign-up needed.
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Highlight any text
Select text on any page and click the ✂ Snip button that appears — it's saved instantly as a snippet.
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Find it in the sidebar
Open the side panel, search, tag, export, or sync your snippets — your library, your rules.
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
For researchers, developers, and Obsidian users who want to capture the web without feeding it to someone else's server.
Instant Capture
Select text on any page — a Snip button appears. One click saves it. Prefer right-click? Use the context menu instead. The overlay only appears on meaningful selections, never on a single word.
Tags & Filtering
Add freeform tags with autocomplete. Filter by multiple tags using AND / OR logic. Matching tags light up on each card so you instantly see why it's included. A pinned filter shows only manual entries.
Instant Search
Search across snippet text, page titles, and tags simultaneously. Matching terms are highlighted in results so you see exactly why something matched.
Private AI Assistant
Bring your own API key (Gemini, Claude, or OpenAI) and generate concise AI Insights or smart tag suggestions with one click. Kept 100% private and local to your browser.
Send to Obsidian
One click sends any snippet straight to your Obsidian vault — no plugin required. Configure vault, target note, and a fully customisable Markdown template. Daily Notes and per-highlight notes supported.
Optional Gist Sync
Bring your own GitHub token and sync snippets across devices via a private Gist. Smart merge keeps all devices in sync without ever overwriting local-only data.
Add & Edit Snippets
Type or paste text directly into the panel — no page highlight needed. You can also edit any saved snippet inline: hover a card, click Edit, and save with ⌘ Return.
Export Anywhere
Export all snippets as Markdown or JSON in one click. Copy any individual snippet as Markdown — perfect for pasting into Obsidian, Notion, or any note app.
Import & Backup
Import a JSON backup from any device or browser. Duplicate-safe merge ensures you never lose or double-count snippets. Your data, portable forever.
Native Side Panel
Uses Chrome's native Side Panel API — a persistent, resizable sidebar that never covers your content. Full dark mode support included.
Privacy isn't a feature. It's the foundation.
Snipext was built from day one with one rule: your snippets belong to you. There is no Snipext server. No analytics SDK. No account creation. The extension only communicates with GitHub's API — and only when you press Sync.
- All snippets stored in your browser's own IndexedDB
- GitHub token stored locally, never sent anywhere except GitHub
- No cookies, no fingerprinting, no usage tracking
- Export your data as JSON at any time — no lock-in
- Uninstall the extension and your data stays in your browser
- Minimal permissions: no broad host access beyond what's needed
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a GitHub account to use Snipext?
- No. All core features — capture, tag, search, export — work completely offline without any account. GitHub Gist sync is an optional add-on for users who want to access their snippets across devices.
- Where is my data stored?
- In your browser's IndexedDB — the same local storage used by apps like Notion's offline mode. It stays on your device until you choose to export or sync it.
- What happens if I uninstall the extension?
- Browser storage is cleared when you uninstall. We recommend exporting a JSON backup before uninstalling if you want to keep your snippets. If Gist sync is set up, your data also lives in your private Gist.
- Can I use Snipext across multiple devices or browsers?
- Yes — via the optional GitHub Gist sync. Install Snipext on each browser, point them to the same Gist (use different filenames per device for cleaner merges), and use Sync ↑ / Pull ↓ to stay in sync.
- Is Snipext free?
- Yes, completely free. There are no paid tiers.
- Does it work with Obsidian?
- Yes. Click the Obsidian button on any snippet card and it sends directly to your vault via Obsidian's URI protocol — no plugin required. Configure vault name, target note, and a custom Markdown template in Settings. Daily Notes mode is also supported.
A full-featured snippet manager that keeps your data exactly where it belongs.
Free. No account. Works offline from day one.
Add Snipext to Chrome