WebResearcherJS (WBJS)

Annotate your favorite webpages effortlessly and export to Joplin with ease using the WebResearcherJS Firefox extension. Download now from the add-on page (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/webresearcherjs/) to supercharge your research and note-taking game.

Getting Started

After installing the extension, the first step is to configure it to your specific needs. Checkout the notes posted here for details.

How to take notes using WBJS?

1. Create a Note: Click on the ‘Make Note’ button to start a note.

2. Move Note: Drag the note around the page by holding down the left mouse button and moving your mouse.

3. Delete Note: Right-click on the note, then select ‘Delete’ from the menu to remove it.

4. Add tags: Add relevant tags to your note for easy organization.

By default, these notes and tags are automatically saved to your local storage (Back them up regularly!!) and will be displayed the next time you visit the page.

WBJS also supports exporting the notes to JSON. Click the JSON export button to save the notes to your local drive (recommended). Use your favorite programming language to export the JSON to your favorite note taking application.

Support and development

Checkout the notes posted here to understand how the source code works. Code, suggestions, and feedback are welcome. FAQs are posted here