Safari's Reading List is easy to fill, hard to browse. This free mac app fixes it
Reading List is one of those apps I wish I'd found sooner.
I've always liked the idea behind Safari's Reading List. You find an interesting article but don't have time to read it so you save it for later. Simple enough.
Then you save another article, a tutorial, a Reddit discussion, a YouTube video... before you know it, you've collected hundreds of links.
And when you finally need something you can't find it. Yes, you vaguely remember the topic, maybe the website, but definitely not the title.
That's why this app caught my attention. Reading List simply makes the stuff you've already saved easier to find. It gives your existing Safari Reading List a proper interface, with search, smart lists, website grouping, and previews.
Nothing revolutionary. But a thoughtful solution to an everyday problem.
Main features
- Search across saved links: Find items by title, URL, website, or preview text instead of scrolling through an increasingly long list.
- Smart lists: Automatically group saved links using keywords, domains, and date filters. There are also presets for recently added items, videos, and PDFs.
- Browse by website: Useful when you remember where you found something but not the article's title.
- Built-in web preview: Open saved pages inside the app without constantly switching between Safari tabs.
- Read/unread management: Filter items by reading status, mark them as read or unread, and see changes when Safari updates your Reading List.
How does it compare?
- Reading List vs. Safari: Safari already supports basic search, reading status, and offline saving. This app adds customizable smart lists and domain-based browsing, which become more useful as your collection grows.
- Reading List vs. GoodLinks: GoodLinks offers a separate library with article extraction, annotations, and support across Apple devices. Reading List is simpler and free, but its main advantage is working directly with what you've already saved in Safari.
- Reading List vs. Raindrop.io: Raindrop is better suited to managing bookmarks across different browsers and devices. Reading List makes more sense if you're happy with Safari and don't want another account or bookmarking system.
Pricing
- Free with no account required.
Links
- Website: marc.io
- GitHub: marckohlbrugge/readinglist
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Safari's Reading List is easy to fill, hard to browse. This free mac app fixes it Reading List is one of those apps I wish I'd found sooner. I've always liked the idea behind Safari's Reading List. You find an interesting article but don't have time to read it so you save it for later. Simple enough. Then you save another article, a tutorial, a Reddit discussion, a YouTube video... before you know it, you've collected hundreds of links. And when you finally need something you can't find it. Yes, you vaguely remember the topic, maybe the website, but definitely not the title. That's why this app caught my attention. Reading List simply makes the stuff you've already saved easier to find. It gives your existing Safari Reading List a proper interface, with search, smart lists, website grouping, and previews. Nothing revolutionary. But a thoughtful solution to an everyday problem. Main features - Search across saved links: Find items by title, URL, website, or preview text instead of scrolling through an increasingly long list. - Smart lists: Automatically group saved links using keywords, domains, and date filters. There are also presets for recently added items, videos, and PDFs. - Browse by website: Useful when you remember where you found something but not the article's title. - Built-in web preview: Open saved pages inside the app without constantly switching between Safari tabs. - Read/unread management: Filter items by reading status, mark them as read or unread, and see changes when Safari updates your Reading List. How does it compare? - Reading List vs. Safari: Safari already supports basic search, reading status, and offline saving. This app adds customizable smart lists and domain-based browsing, which become more useful as your collection grows. - Reading List vs. GoodLinks: GoodLinks offers a separate library with article extraction, annotations, and support across Apple devices. Reading List is simpler and free, but its main advantage is working directly with what you've already saved in Safari. - Reading List vs. Raindrop.io: Raindrop is better suited to managing bookmarks across different browsers and devices. Reading List makes more sense if you're happy with Safari and don't want another account or bookmarking system. Pricing - Free with no account required. Links - Website: marc.io - GitHub: marckohlbrugge/readinglist