How It Works
Learn how to use Ingesto to capture, organize, and search your web highlights in just a few simple steps.
Four Simple Steps
Select Text on Any Webpage
Simply highlight any text you want to save. Ingesto works on any website - articles, blogs, documentation, research papers, and more.
- •Click and drag to select text
- •Works on any webpage
- •No need to copy-paste
- •Instant capture available
Save with One Click
A micro-popup appears when you select text. Click "Save" to instantly capture, or "Edit" to add tags and context before saving.
- •Micro-popup appears automatically
- •Save instantly or edit first
- •Add custom tags
- •Include context snippet
Auto-Organize & Tag
Ingesto automatically generates tags from your note content and tracks the source website. Your notes are organized without any manual work.
- •Automatic tag generation
- •Source URL tracking
- •Website title capture
- •Smart categorization
Search & Find Instantly
Use powerful full-text search to find any note instantly. Search works completely offline and is lightning fast, even with thousands of notes.
- •Full-text search
- •Filter by tags or sources
- •Works completely offline
- •Instant results
Three Ways to Capture
Choose the method that works best for your workflow
Text Selection Method
The most common way to capture notes. Just select text and the popup appears.
- 1.Highlight any text on a webpage
- 2.Micro-popup appears with options
- 3.Click "Save" to save immediately
- 4.Or click "Edit" to customize before saving
Context Menu Method
Right-click on selected text for quick access.
- 1.Select text on any webpage
- 2.Right-click on the selection
- 3.Choose "Save to Ingesto"
- 4.Note is saved instantly
Quick Add Method
Manually add notes using keyboard shortcuts or the extension interface.
- 1.Press Alt+N or click the + button
- 2.Type your note in the modal
- 3.Add tags and source information
- 4.Save to add to your collection
Key Features
Offline Search
All your notes are indexed locally for instant search. No internet connection required.
Auto-Tagging
Intelligent tag generation from note content helps you stay organized automatically.
Source Tracking
Every note remembers where it came from, making citation and reference easy.
Export & Import
Export to JSON, Markdown, or CSV. Import your data anytime for full portability.
Ready to Start Capturing?
Install Ingesto now and transform how you collect and organize web content.
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