1. Instapaper Is Good, but Is It Still Enough in 2026? Instapaper saved a lot, but do you actually read them after saving? I don’t want my “read later” list to become where good articles go to die. That’s why we built Slax Reader. If you’re trying to decide which tool fits your workflow, we’ve put together this honest, side-by-side comparison. 2. The 30-Second Verdict Stick with Instapaper if: You primarily read on Kindle. You need PDF, RSS, or ePub support. You want a minimalist tool that hasn’t changed much in a decade. Switch to Slax Reader if: ...
Slax Reader: A Smarter, More Efficient, AI-Powered Way to Save & Read Forever
Hi, we’ve just launched Slax Reader into public beta: the permanent, open-source library that saves, understands, and connects your reading. It’s a reliable, quiet space for thoughtful reading. Get started with Slax Reader Pro for 1 months free NOW Why did we build this？ If you’re a knowledge worker or a heavy information consumer, you probably know the “digital hoarder” anxiety. We’ve been there as well. We read a lot, save even more, but: ...
Built a free, open-source Pocket alternative that saves FULL articles (not just links) because of the shutdown
Pocket is shutting down, which sucks for saving full articles. We built a free, open-source tool — Slax Reader that imports your Pocket library and saves the full content (not just links!) with your tags transferred. The articles render exactly like the original sites, so you keep that clean reading experience. Here’s a quick peek at the interface: I’ve thrown my own library of 3000+ articles at it, and the import process has been pretty smooth. ...
Built an Open Source Tool to Save Content Permanently and Simplify Learning
Built an open-source tool to save content permanently and simplify learning We’re a small team building Slax Reader, an open-source “read-it-later” app that does two things: Saves web content permanently (even if the original disappears). Helps you understand what you save with built-in AI tools. Try it or contribute here: slax-lab on GitHub What it does Save content: Works with web pages, X threads, and YouTube videos. PDF/newsletter support coming soon. Learn faster: Highlight confusing terms → Get instant explanations without switching tabs. Auto-generate summaries, mind maps, or outlines from long texts. Organize: auto-tagging, search by keyword or semantic meaning Subscribe: Follow creators’ public collections. For example, if Elon Musk uses Slax Reader and shares his bookmarks publicly, you can subscribe to his collection and explore what he’s been reading and watching. Why we built it Part of the reason is that many internet links are disappearing. According to Pew Research, 25% of web pages from 2013 to 2023 are already gone. When links die, it feels like losing part of your memory. As someone who reads a lot, I want my saved content to stay accessible forever. ...