Automated manga progress tracking by scanning local browser history
Builds a verified, self-updating reading list by scanning local browser history for recent chapter reads, detecting titles and chapter numbers automatically. Created by schn4ppi for Windows, this portable utilities tool runs without installation and processes data locally. Key capabilities include two-way AniList sync, verified continue-reading links from a large template set, and a compact Day/Night UI. It fits readers who hop between sites and want automated progress tracking without manual updates.
How the app constructs an accurate reading list
The app reads a temporary copy of browser history from Firefox, Chrome, and Edge in read-only mode, then extracts site URLs and chapter markers to match series templates. Matching uses a template set that covers over 53,000 series, and the app verifies chapter-exact continue-reading links before adding an entry. The process runs locally, so the list reflects actual pages you opened rather than manual input.
How it affects desktop resources and operation
The tool is a single portable executable under 25 MB and runs on current Windows desktops. CPU and memory impact stay low because scanning works from a temporary history copy and local metadata caching limits repeated lookups. The app does not require installation, so it leaves no background services; you run it when you want the reading list updated.
How it handles privacy, syncing, and external integrations
The developer designed the tool to run entirely on local hardware, with no telemetry and no external data uploads; it copies browser history for analysis and never alters original history files. Two-way synchronization with AniList updates progress across devices, and MyAnimeList support uses XML import/export to transfer lists. Local metadata pulls from sources such as MangaBaka, AniList, and Kitsu to populate entries.
Who benefits and the practical trade-off
The app suits manga readers who want automatic, verifiable progress tracking across multiple reading sites while keeping data on their machine. It removes manual updates by relying on browser history and supports syncing with a tracking service, but it requires granting read access to history files and occasional configuration for uncommon sites. Recommended.
