BrainBox

Make a note in TheBrain about something on the web
What is BrainBox?
BrainBox is a Chrome extension that enhances note-taking for users of TheBrain, a powerful mind-mapping and knowledge management tool. With BrainBox, users can easily capture web pages and save them into TheBrain for future reference. This extension allows you to not only bookmark URLs and titles but also to clip and store the actual content from the pages you visit. You can choose to send this information directly to a specific thought, create a new thought on-the-fly, or append it to an existing thought's note. By simplifying the process of collecting web-based information, BrainBox streamlines the workflow for research, learning, and staying organized.

Extension stats

Users: 5,000+
Rating: 4.23 (13)
Version: 3.0.3 (Last updated: 2024-07-24)
Creation date: 2019-01-31
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • cookies
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • https://*.thebrain.com/*
Size: 500.74K

Ranking

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#1621 in Tools ▲ 4

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Extension summary

BrainBox captures the current web page so you can access it from TheBrain. Now you can save not just the URL and title but also the content from the page itself. Settings enable sending the information directly to a specific thought, adding a new thought or even appending to an existing note.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Allows renaming of emails before saving
  • Amazing tool for fast web capture and organization
  • Comprehensive mindmap/thought organizer
  • Works well with TheBrain beta version
  • Builds 3rd party connections effectively
Cons
  • Requires frequent logins
  • Incompatibility with password managers
  • Poor design and slow performance
  • Sync issues between online and folder versions
  • Not user-friendly due to constant re-login
Most mentioned
  • Re-login issues
  • Great productivity tool
  • Fast web capture and organization
Recent reviews
I like the improvements where I can re-name my emails before saving into BrainBox online. However, I'm unable to sync the online version of BrainBox with the BrainBox folder (just noticed this today).
by Jose Mora, 2024-06-08

by Harlan Hugh, 2024-05-13

Recent update resolved all the log out/in issues. And now I can send web content directly to a specific thought in any Brain. This is an amazing tool for fast web capture and organization.
by George Scudder, 2024-03-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

BrainBox requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

BrainBox has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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