Getting Started
How do I install Sift?
Currently, Sift is not available on the Chrome Web Store. You can install it manually:
1. Download the extension files using the button below
2. Extract the zip file to a folder
3. Open Chrome → Settings → Extensions
4. Enable "Developer mode"
5. Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted extension folder
How does it work?
Sift analyzes the content of web pages you want to bookmark and uses AI to suggest the most appropriate folder from your existing bookmark structure. You can always adjust the folder if needed.
What do I need to use Sift?
You'll need an OpenAI API key to power the intelligent categorization. Currently, Sift only works with OpenAI's models (specifically GPT-4). You can get an API key from OpenAI's website and configure it in the Settings tab. Support for other AI providers like Claude, Gemini, or local models might come in future versions of this side project.
How much does it cost to use?
Each bookmark categorization costs roughly $0.01-0.03 in OpenAI API usage (depending on your folder structure size and page content length). So if you bookmark 50 pages a month, expect around $0.50-1.50 in API costs. The extension is designed to be lightweight—it only sends the page title, meta description, and first 2000 characters of content to keep token usage minimal.
How does bookmark organization work?
Sift works with your existing bookmark folder structure. It analyzes page content and suggests which of your current folders would be the best fit. It doesn't create new folders automatically—you'll need to have a reasonably organized bookmark structure already set up for it to work effectively. This is a limitation of the current version, but it keeps things simple for this little side project. I might add auto-folder creation in future updates!
Is my data secure?
Your API key is stored locally in your browser. Page content is sent to OpenAI's API for analysis but is not stored permanently. Your bookmarks remain private and are only used to determine folder structure.