We have all been there: you bookmark insightful threads on X (formerly Twitter) with the best intentions, only for them to vanish into a digital black hole, never to be seen again. Totem is a clever Chrome extension designed to solve this exact problem by transforming your new tab page into a clean, distraction-free reading environment dedicated entirely to your saved bookmarks.

Built with a focus on deep reading—reminiscent of platforms like Substack—Totem allows you to open threads in a full-width view, highlight what matters most, search through your entire archive, and easily export your data. Developed by Ankit (Co-founder at AltCampus) and available as an open-source project with a GitHub repository, Totem bridges the gap between saving content and actually consuming it.

Pros of Totem

Transforms the browser new tab page into a distraction-free reading space for X bookmarks
Full-width thread reading experience similar to Substack
Allows highlighting of key information and text
Includes robust search capabilities and export options
Open-source software with code available on GitHub

Cons of Totem

Limited to users of the Google Chrome browser via a Chrome extension
Focused exclusively on X (Twitter) bookmarks
Requires relying on a new tab override interface

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Totem?

Totem is a Chrome extension that turns your browser's new tab page into a distraction-free reading environment specifically designed to help you read, organize, search, and highlight your X (Twitter) bookmarks.

What features does Totem offer?

Totem offers a full-width reading view similar to Substack, text highlighting capabilities, comprehensive search for all your saved content, and export functionality.