
Desktop browser utility for ADHD-fr

Desktop browser utility for ADHD-fr
ADHD Reading is a Chrome browser extension designed to assist individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in reading web content more effectively. Its primary function is to reduce visual clutter and cognitive load on text-heavy web pages by reformatting articles and documents into a more focused layout. The extension uses a combination of Bionic Reading, which emphasizes word beginnings to guide the eyes, and semantic highlighting to make key information more accessible. Additional tools include focus mode, typography controls, and preset reading modes. The core features of ADHD Reading include Bionic Reading, Semantic Bold, and Semantic Highlight. Bionic Reading anchors the gaze by bolding the initial parts of words, helping to reduce attention drift. Semantic Bold highlights the most meaningful words in a sentence, while Semantic Highlight applies soft color to key phrases for easy scanning. Users can also adjust typography settings such as font size, line height, spacing, and paragraph width to create a comfortable reading environment. The extension provides three scientifically calibrated preset modes (Light, Medium, and Heavy) for immediate assistance. It supports 13 languages, including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, and German, and handles mixed-language content intelligently. All processing is done locally on the user's device. Typical use cases include reading long essays, technical documentation, emails, and competitor analysis reports. Users report benefits such as faster skimming, reduced visual fatigue, and improved comprehension of dense text. The workflow is simple: the extension activates automatically on text-heavy pages, allows users to select a preset or customize settings, and then applies the formatting instantly. It is designed to work best on standard web pages that often present "walls of text" overwhelming to the ADHD brain. Technically, ADHD Reading is a Chrome extension that also works across supported Chromium-based browsers. The free version includes full typography controls, focus overlay controls (opacity and color), and auto-apply per site with saved defaults. The Pro version adds priority improvements and updates, and is available as a one-time payment with no subscription. The extension does not include fine-grained typography sliders, per-site auto-apply for all features, or custom default/site profiles in the free tier.