Open Thread for Firefox by The Directory Synthesis Hub
Transform scattered browsing into structured research threads, without third-party access to your data. Organize, annotate, and cite your research, and download it all as a markdown file. Pause and resume your sessions as you need.
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About this extension
What the add-on does:
How to use it:
Privacy and data:
- Start a thread to group your research activity for a specific topic, project, or examination.
- Track pages automatically as you browse while the thread is active.
- Capture highlights and notes by selecting text on a page and saving it with context.
- Review and organize your work in the workspace, where you can browse sessions, search highlights, and revisit pages.
- Create MLA and APA citations
- Export your research to Markdown for sharing, notes, or backup.
- Keep everything local on your device with no cloud sync required.
How to use it:
- Click the extension icon and press Start New Thread.
- Browse as usual. Pages you visit during the active thread are added to your research timeline.
- Select text on a page and use the Capture button or the Capture Selection option in the popup to save a highlight.
- Open "Open Your Threads" to view your full research history, edit insights, rate highlights, link related items, and export your thread to Markdown.
Privacy and data:
- Open Thread for Firefox stores your research data locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to any third party, and the add-on does not require account sign-in to function.
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Permissions and data
Required permissions:
- Access browser tabs
- Access your data for all websites
Data collection:
- The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
More information
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- Version
- 1.0.1
- Size
- 41.96 KB
- Last updated
- 7 days ago (Jul 27, 2026)
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- All Rights Reserved
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