Introduction to Un-Medium
Un-Medium is an innovative browser extension that offers a modern reader mode, providing users with a unique way to read and save articles online. It builds on the foundation of the Unclutter project, enhancing the reading experience by preserving the original look and feel of web pages while removing distractions. This extension is perfect for anyone who enjoys reading articles without the typical clutter found on many websites.
How to Install and Use
To begin using Un-Medium, users need to download the extension from the Releases section on GitHub. The zip file containing the extension, named unmedium.zip, must be downloaded and unzipped. Users should then open their browser's Manage extension menu, enable Developer Mode, and select Load unpacked to load the unzipped folder. Once installed, Un-Medium seamlessly integrates with the browser, ready to enhance the reading experience.
The Purpose Behind Un-Medium
Unlike other reader modes that strip and reformat text, Un-Medium keeps the original page design and interactive elements intact. This means users can enjoy articles in their intended format while benefiting from a cleaner and distraction-free environment. Furthermore, articles accessed using Un-Medium are saved automatically, enabling users to easily add them to a read-it-later queue, thus making Un-Medium not just a reader but an efficient article library.
Features of Un-Medium
- Crowdsourced Blocklists: These help eliminate nuisances on specific websites, ensuring a smooth reading experience.
- Automatic Reader Mode Activation: Un-Medium can detect articles and switch to reader mode without user intervention.
- Page Chapters: Long articles are easier to navigate with visible chapters for quick reference.
- Social Comments Integration: Engage with discussions from platforms like Hacker News and Hypothes.is directly from the page.
- Text Highlights Saving: Users can effortlessly save text highlights by selecting text within the article.
Licensing and Community Contribution
Un-Medium is open-source under the GNU AGPLv3 license, which encourages contributions and participation from the community. This license requires any commercial use of the project to remain open-source, promoting a cycle of sharing and development.
Important Usage Guidelines
Un-Medium can only be used with non-sensitive, publicly available data. Users are prohibited from sharing or storing sensitive information like health details or Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The service administrators have the right to moderate content and might revoke access if users do not adhere to these guidelines.
Liability Disclaimer
The Un-Medium project is provided "as-is" without any form of warranty. The developers are not liable for any damages or losses arising from its use. It serves purely informational purposes, and while every effort is made to ensure content accuracy, users assume responsibility for the use of the information provided.