GetStarted – Minimal & Fast Startpage

Minimal & fast startpage for you browser.

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Description

GetStarted replaces your browser's default new tab with a distraction-free startpage. It focuses on simplicity, clarity, and utility. You get a centered search bar and your most important bookmarks grouped into categories. That's it.

This extension works across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Your settings are automatically synced using browser sync storage. It’s responsive and works across all screen sizes.

Features

• Light and dark mode toggle
• Configurable bookmarks with categories
• Responsive layout for all screen sizes
• Automatic syncing of settings using browser sync storage
• Settings preserved locally across sessions
• Built-in search bar and keyboard navigation

Installation

Available on:

• Chrome Web Store
• Firefox Add-ons

Manual Installation For Testing Purposes

1. Go to Latest Release
2. Download the .zip for your browser:
   • getstarted-*-chrome.zip
   • getstarted-*-firefox.zip
   • getstarted-*-safari.zip
3. Unzip and follow your browser’s guide to install unpacked extensions:

Chrome

1. Open chrome://extensions/
2. Enable Developer mode
3. Click Load unpacked and select the extracted folder

Firefox

1. Open about:debugging
2. Click This Firefox
3. Click Load Temporary Add-on and select manifest.json in the extracted folder

Safari

1. Open Settings and go to the Advanced tab
2. Enable Show features for web developers, a new Developer tab will be added to settings.
3. Go to Developer and click Add Temporary Extension
4. Select the extracted folder and enable extension.

🛠️ Development

Requirements

• Nodejs (v22)
• pnpm (v10.13.1)

Initial setup

pnpm install

To test in development

pnpm run dev

To test as an extension

pnpm run build
pnpm run bundle firefox

• Build will be in /dist and a zipped version will be in /artifects.
• Follow the Manual Installation Instruction

Caution

/dist is hardcoded as the default build location. A lot of scripts (e.g. npm run bundle) check for files in this directory.

Note

pnpm run bundle require chrome, firefox, or safari as a required argument.

Contributions

Contributions are welcome. Please open an issue to discuss any changes before submitting a pull request. Ensure code is linted, tested, and adheres to the project's style.

Donation

If you find this extension helpful and would like to support its ongoing development, consider making a donation. Your contribution helps cover the costs of development, testing, browser publishing fees, and maintaining the project over time.

Remember: GetStarted will always remain free and open source. But if you'd like to show your appreciation, even a small amount goes a long way.

Thank you for your support!

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.