TL;DR
What is TL;DR?
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"SparkNotes, but for any web article!"
New Features! (July 4, 2016 update)
- Know the estimated read time of your shortened article!
- See the themes portrayed in the article!
Do you frequently encounter interesting articles but just don't have the time to sit down and read every single line? Well, TL;DR is the solution! Summarize any article by just (1) highlighting the text and (2) clicking "TLDR". Adjust the "Summary Size" settings to scale the length of the summaries to your liking!
Built and maintained with love from the students of UC Berkeley. Caution: Only works on the English language.
User reviews
Cam Woodsum, 2021-07-16 
Sam 2.0, 2021-04-18 
lezel, 2021-01-22Extension safety
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TL;DR requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
TL;DR may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
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