Save to Pocket (mini)

Adds a toolbar button to save the current page to Pocket, without requiring the "all data" or "all websites" permissions.
What is Save to Pocket (mini)?
Save to Pocket (mini) is a minimalist Chrome extension designed for those who enjoy the features of Pocket but disagree with its demand for broad permissions. This tool enables users to save URLs into Pocket with minimal code, reducing the need for 'all data' or 'all websites' permissions. It's a safer, less intrusive tool for saving your favorite pages to Pocket.

Extension stats

By: evmar
Users: 922 ▲ 40
Rating: 4.69 (16)
Version: 1 (Last updated: 2014-08-08)
Creation date: 2014-08-08
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • https://getpocket.com/
Size: 8.87K

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Extension summary

I think Pocket is great, but I don't like how their Chrome extension requires so many permissions. (It even makes use of those permissions to e.g. modify the Hacker News page. I appreciate this can be turned off via their settings but I'd prefer it didn't even have the capability.)

This extension is the minimal code to auth into Pocket and save URLs into it.

Read the source here: https://github.com/martine/pocket-mini

For more features, use the official Pocket extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/save-to-pocket/niloccemoadcdkdjlinkgdfekeahmflj

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and quick saving functionality without bloat.
  • No severe CPU spikes like the official Pocket extension.
  • Reliable and error-free page saving.
  • Does not require extensive data access.
Cons
  • No visible Save to Pocket icon in the toolbar.
  • Doesn't work most of the time for some users.
  • Official Pocket extension had annoying popup notifications.
Most mentioned
  • Official Pocket extension causes issues or is annoying.
  • Users appreciate the less intrusive functionality.
  • Desire for additional features or companion mobile app.
Recent reviews
There's no Save to Pocket icon in my toolbar anywhere, so there's no way for this to work.
by Steven Charles, 2023-02-23

Excellent! Small, quick and easy. The official Pocket extension had caused severe CPU spikes on my laptop and it took me weeks to find out what was causing it. I didn't need half the features it had anyway. This extension here gives me all I need - add a new item, done. No bloat. Thank you!
by Florian Petermann, 2021-12-09

Супер расширение. Родное от покета лагало и не всегда давало сохранять страницы. С данным расширением ни одной ошибки! Добавляет все!
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Save to Pocket (mini) requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Save to Pocket (mini) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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