I wanted to read more of DEV.to. So I built it into my New Tab

Description and use

DEV New Tab extension displays DEV.to articles in the browser’s new‑tab page, offering personalized feeds, previews, local AI summaries, and sharing options.

Problem

The author wanted to discover DEV.to articles without manually visiting the site each time.

Outcome

The extension embeds DEV.to content into the new‑tab page, enabling quick discovery, preview, AI summaries, and sharing without leaving the browser.

Workflow

• Install the DEV New Tab Chrome extension
• Open a new tab to view DEV feeds (For you, Following, Latest, Top, Curated)
• Browse articles in grid or list view
• Click a card to preview article text and AI‑generated overview
• Select text in the overview to copy, share, or save as a snapshot card
• Use bookmarks or local saves to keep useful articles
• If logged into DEV, access personalized feeds and reading list; otherwise browse public feeds

Evidence

I built DEV New Tab, an unofficial Chrome extension that puts the DEV community there.

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The extension has For you, Following, Latest, Top, and Curated feeds.

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I used Chrome's local Prompt API to generate a short overview from the public article text.

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If you're already signed into DEV.to in the same browser profile, the extension uses that session for personalized feeds, your DEV reading list, and reactions.

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