Browser Start Page

Your Open Source Alternative to Star.me

🌐 Live Demo: Browser Start Page Demo
🔗 Website: yawningface.org 💻 GitHub: Browser Start Page on GitHub

Browser Start Page is an open source, highly customizable start page (which appears when clicking new tab or when opening the browser) designed to enhance your browsing experience. As a powerful alternative to star.me, it combines the simplicity of marker widgets with the versatility of embed widgets, allowing you to create a personalized dashboard that works just the way you want.

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Usage

• Marker Widgets: Easily add, edit, and remove links with custom aliases for quick access.
• Embed Widgets: Simply copy the URL of any webpage (e.g., your favorite productivity tool or a pomodoro timer) and embed it into your start page.
• Customization: Modify settings, change themes, and organize your dashboard to reflect your unique workflow.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

1. Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js version 22.12.0 or higher. If not, you can install or switch versions using NVM (Node Version Manager).

   Using NVM:

   # Install the latest Node.js version (if needed)
   nvm install node
   
   # Or install a specific version, e.g., 22.12.0
   nvm install 22.12.0
   
   # Use the installed version
   nvm use 22.12.0

2. pnpm: Install the pnpm package manager globally if you haven't already:

   npm install -g pnpm

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/browser-start-page.git
   cd browser-start-page

2. Install Dependencies with pnpm:

   pnpm install

3. Launch the Development Server:

   pnpm dev

   Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to see your custom start page in action.

4. Build for Production:

   pnpm build

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Publish in the chrome web store

From inside your extension’s folder (the one that contains manifest.json), run:

zip -r ../my-extension.zip . -x "*.DS_Store" -x "__MACOSX/*"

And then you can upload that folder.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have ideas, improvements, or bug fixes, please feel free to:

• Submit an issue for feature requests or bugs.
• Create a pull request with your improvements.
• Join our community discussions to help shape the future of Browser Start Page.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.