Read the web like a physical book.
An open-source Manifest V3 Chrome extension that conditions harsh screen light with layered artisanal paper stock tinting, soft contrast, and microscopic paper grain to eliminate eye fatigue.
Live Demo • Chrome Web Store • Report Bug
- 📖 8 Curated Paper Stocks: Soft Linen, Velvet Soft, Muted Silk, Warm Honey, Minimal Matte, Warm Parchment, E-Ink Print, and Warm Kraft.
- 🎛️ Custom Reading Studio: Real-time sliders for paper grain depth, warm tint, edge vignette, sepia, and soft contrast.
- ⌨️ Instant Keystroke: Press
⌥ ⇧ P(Mac) orAlt + Shift + P(Windows/Linux) to toggle Paperify on any tab. - 🔒 100% Private & Local: Zero telemetry, zero analytics, zero external network requests.
- ⚡ GPU-Accelerated: Fluid 60fps scrolling with under 50KB memory footprint.
| Stock | Hex Tone | Tone Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Linen | #FAF7F2 |
Balanced warm book paper | Everyday reading & essays |
| Velvet Soft | #FAF8F5 |
Ultra-gentle morning matte | Dawn light & morning reads |
| Muted Silk | #FCFBFA |
Smooth minimalist clarity | Documentation & code |
| Warm Honey | #F7F1E5 |
Golden library amber tone | Late-night reading sessions |
| Minimal Matte | #FCFBF8 |
Crisp editorial broadsheet | News & long journalism |
| Warm Parchment | #F6EFE3 |
Archival sepia with soft vignette | Vintage literature & books |
| E-Ink Print | #F4F3F0 |
Monochrome newsprint | Glare-free high contrast |
| Warm Kraft | #EFE6D8 |
Earthy recycled craft journal | Creative notes & articles |
Install directly from the Chrome Web Store.
git clone https://github.com/futurefusionworks/Paperify.git- Open Google Chrome and go to
chrome://extensions/. - Enable Developer mode (top-right toggle).
- Click Load unpacked and select the
extension/folder.
paperify/
├── docs/ # 🌐 GitHub Pages live demo site
│ └── index.html # Interactive before/after split reader
├── extension/ # 📦 Pure Chrome extension package (Manifest V3)
│ ├── manifest.json # Least-privilege config (storage only)
│ ├── background.js # Service worker & shortcut controller
│ ├── content.js # Hardware-accelerated paper overlay
│ ├── content.css # Textures & CSS shader filters
│ ├── popup.html/js/css # Control studio popup
│ ├── welcome.html/js # First-install onboarding page
│ └── icons/ # Full icon suite (16px to 512px)
├── store_assets/ # 🎨 Store banners, promo studio & master PNGs
├── paperify_extension.zip # 🚀 Production release archive
├── CONTRIBUTING.md # 🤝 Contribution guidelines
└── LICENSE # 📄 MIT License
- Least Privilege: Only requires
storagepermission to save your selected stock and custom presets locally. - Zero Tracking: No user accounts, cookies, analytics, or remote network calls.
Open-source under the MIT License.