right-click-freedium
Right Click Freedium Chrome Extension
Table of Contents
About the Extension
Right Click Freedium is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to enhance your reading experience by automatically redirecting Medium articles to an alternate, reader-friendly view — all with a single right-click.
This extension is perfect for users who want fast, distraction-free access to content without clutter or interruptions. It eliminates the need to manually copy and paste article URLs into third-party services or reader tools.
Features
- 🔗 Adds a context menu item to redirect Medium articles to a simplified reading interface
- ⚡ Instant redirection — no need to copy, paste, or manually modify URLs
- 🧠 Works seamlessly in the background without slowing down your browser
- 🌐 Compatible with all Medium-based publications and user blogs
- 🔒 Minimal permissions used — secure and private
Installation
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Clone this repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/Vatsalya-singhi/right-click-freedium.git - Open your Chrome browser and go to:
chrome://extensions/ - Enable Developer Mode (top right corner)
- Click on Load unpacked and select the directory where you cloned the repository
- You’ll now see the Right Click Freedium in your list of extensions
Usage
- Navigate to any article on medium.com
- Right-click anywhere on the page
- Select “Right Click Freedium” from the context menu
- You’ll be instantly redirected to a reader-friendly version of the same article (via a pre-configured redirect service or a clean-reader domain)
Benefits
🧘♀️ Enhance Focus & Readability
By redirecting to a minimal reading interface, you can focus on the content without being distracted by popups, login prompts, or cluttered UI.
🚀 Boost Productivity
No more toggling between tabs, copying links, or dealing with Medium’s article gates. A simple right-click and you’re reading.
🤖 Automate the Process
The extension eliminates manual work. Just one click to get a clean version of the article, saving time for professionals, researchers, and casual readers alike.
🔐 Lightweight & Secure
No trackers, no bloat, no unnecessary permissions — just the tools you need to redirect and read with ease.
Contributing
Found a bug? Have a feature idea? Contributions are welcome!
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/my-feature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add my feature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/my-feature) - Open a Pull Request
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.