Speed Reader Firefox Extension

A Firefox web browser extension that allows you to "speed read" by using rapid presentation of text one word at a time, similar to Spritz Technology.

Features

• Rapid Text Presentation: Displays text one word at a time at customizable speeds
• Adjustable Reading Speed: Control reading speed from 100 to 1000 words per minute
• Customizable Appearance: Adjust font size, colors, and focus point
• Easy Controls: Simple popup interface with intuitive controls
• Click to Stop: Click anywhere on the reading screen to stop
• Settings Persistence: Your preferences are saved automatically

Installation

Method 1: Load as Temporary Extension (Recommended for Testing)

1. Open Firefox
2. Navigate to about:debugging
3. Click "This Firefox"
4. Click "Load Temporary Add-on"
5. Navigate to the extension folder and select manifest.json
6. The extension will be loaded and ready to use

Method 2: Package and Install

1. Zip the entire extension folder
2. Rename the .zip file to .xpi
3. Open Firefox and go to about:addons
4. Click the gear icon and select "Install Add-on From File"
5. Select your .xpi file

Usage

1. Start Speed Reading: Click the Speed Reader extension icon in your toolbar
2. Adjust Settings: Use the popup to adjust reading speed, font size, and colors
3. Begin Reading: Click "Start Speed Reading" to begin
4. Stop Reading: Click anywhere on the reading screen to stop

Settings

• Reading Speed: 100-1000 words per minute (default: 300 WPM)
• Font Size: 16-48px (default: 24px)
• Text Color: Customize the text color
• Background Color: Customize the background color
• Focus Color: Color of the focus point (default: red)

How It Works

The extension extracts all text content from the current webpage, removes navigation elements and scripts, then presents the text one word at a time with a focus point to guide your eye. The focus point is positioned at the optimal reading position (typically 1/3 from the beginning of each word).

Technical Details

• Manifest Version: 2 (Firefox compatible)
• Permissions: activeTab, storage
• Content Scripts: Injected into all web pages
• Storage: Settings are saved locally using browser.storage.local

Files Structure

speed-reader-extension/
├── manifest.json          # Extension manifest
├── popup.html             # Extension popup interface
├── popup.js               # Popup functionality
├── content.js             # Content script for speed reading
├── content.css            # Content script styles
├── background.js          # Background script
├── icons/                 # Extension icons
└── README.md              # This file

Browser Compatibility

• Firefox 57+ (WebExtensions API)
• Tested on Firefox 90+

Development

To modify the extension:

1. Edit the source files
2. Reload the extension in about:debugging
3. Test your changes

License

This extension is provided as-is for educational and personal use.