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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%27d%20like%20to%20have%20something%20in%20brave%20similar%20to%20edge%27s%20reader%20mode%20accessed%20with%20f9%20key."
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s a breakdown of what's possible in Brave right now, plus some workarounds. If you want something more like Edge (where F9 toggles Reader Mode), I\u2019ll also give you ways to get close.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0d What Brave Offers: Speedreader & Reader Mode\n\n**Speedreader** is Brave\u2019s built-in reader feature. It detects when a page is suitable (typically a long article) and lets you view it in a clean, distraction-free layout. It also removes clutter **before** loading the page, which helps with speed and privacy. ([support.brave.com](https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360045031392-What-is-Speedreader?utm_source=openai))\n\nWant Speedreader on all the time or for specific sites? There are settings for that:\n\n- Go to `brave://settings/appearance` \u2192 toggle *Speedreader* on or off globally. ([support.brave.com](https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360045031392-What-is-Speedreader?utm_source=openai))  \n- If the reader icon appears in the address bar, click it and use the \u201ctune\u201d controls to adjust for **just this site** or for **all sites**. ([support.brave.com](https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360045031392-What-is-Speedreader?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udeab The F9 Shortcut Issue\n\nYou asked about using **F9** to toggle something like Edge\u2019s Reader Mode.\n\n- As of now, there\u2019s **no built-in keyboard shortcut** in Brave to toggle Speedreader or Reader Mode. ([support.brave.com](https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360032272171-What-keyboard-shortcuts-can-I-use-in-Brave?utm_source=openai))  \n- Users have requested it for a while\u2014e.g. making F9 or another key map to \u201cToggle Reader View.\u201d But Brave hasn\u2019t added this yet. ([community.brave.com](https://community.brave.com/t/keyboard-shortcut-for-reader-view/142990?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udee0 Workarounds to Get Close\n\nIf you really want something like \u201cpress F9 \u2192 clean reading view,\u201d here are a few approaches:\n\n### 1. Use an Extension\n\nYou can install a reader-view extension from the Chrome Web Store:\n\n- Many of them already support a keyboard shortcut to toggle reader mode.\n- You can configure a custom keyboard shortcut in Brave (Extensions \u2192 Keyboard Shortcuts) to trigger the reader extension. Works pretty well.  \n\n### 2. Custom Shortcut + Script\n\nIf you\u2019re comfortable with a bit of setup:\n\n- Write a small userscript (e.g. using Tampermonkey) that triggers the Speedreader/panel toggle for \u201cReader Mode\u201d if it\u2019s present.\n- Bind that userscript to a keyboard shortcut using either the extension\u2019s key-mapping, or a tool like AutoHotkey (on Windows) or Automator/Keyboard Shortcuts (on macOS).\n\n### 3. Enable the Old \u201cReader Mode\u201d via Flags (Limited)\n\nBrave has a flag called `enable-reader-mode` (or \u201cReader Mode for web pages: Offer to show when supported\u201d) in `brave://flags`. If you enable it:\n\n- You\u2019ll get a menu item (View \u2192 Toggle Reader Mode) in some versions of Brave. ([community.brave.app](https://community.brave.app/t/when-reader-mode/61769?utm_source=openai))  \n- But it doesn\u2019t seem very reliable\u2014it may only work on certain sites, and the shortcut binding hasn\u2019t been included. ([community.brave.app](https://community.brave.app/t/when-reader-mode/61769?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 What You Can Do\n\nTo get as close as possible to Edge\u2019s F9 behavior:\n\n1. Enable Speedreader in Brave settings so it's available during browsing:  \n   `brave://settings/appearance \u2192 Speedreader \u2192 enable globally or per site` ([support.brave.com](https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360045031392-What-is-Speedreader?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. Install a reader-view extension that supports keyboard shortcuts.\n\n3. In Brave, go to **Extensions \u2192 Keyboard Shortcuts** and assign `F9` (or whatever key you want) to toggle that extension\u2019s reader mode feature.\n\n4. Optional: Enable the `enable-reader-mode` flag if you want Brave\u2019s internal reader mode back (just keep in mind it may be patchy) ([community.brave.app](https://community.brave.app/t/when-reader-mode/61769?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can walk you through setting up the extension + custom shortcut specific to your OS (Windows/macOS), so you can have a pretty seamless \u201cF9 \u2192 Reader Mode\u201d experience. Do you want me to do that?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "which%20reader%20mode%20extension%20is%20recommended%20for%20best%20experience%20and%20has%20good%20reputation"
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    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are some reader mode extensions for Brave (or any Chromium browser) with strong reputations and good features. I\u2019ve included what they do especially well, and what to watch out for \u2014 particularly around privacy and reliability.\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 Highly Recommended Extensions\n\n### PureRead (Privacy-First Reader)  \nWhy it\u2019s good:\n- Designed from the ground up for privacy. It only uses \u201cactiveTab\u201d permissions \u2014 meaning it acts **only** on tabs you explicitly activate. There are **no background scans or tracking**. ([pureread.net](https://pureread.net/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Includes keyboard shortcut (Alt+R) to toggle reader mode. ([pureread.net](https://pureread.net/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Allows dark, light, sepia themes, dyslexia-friendly fonts, width control \u2014 lots of tuning. ([pureread.net](https://pureread.net/?utm_source=openai))  \n\nConsiderations:\n- A premium version adds sync across devices, TTS, exports etc. If you only need reading, the free version is solid. ([pureread.net](https://pureread.net/?utm_source=openai))  \n- It may not work perfectly on highly interactive or JavaScript-heavy sites. Those sites often violate assumptions content-extraction tools use. ([pureread.net](https://pureread.net/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### Just Read  \nWhy it\u2019s good:\n- Excellent customization: change fonts, themes, margins; even apply custom CSS. ([chromewebstore.google.com](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/just-read/dgmanlpmmkibanfdgjocnabmcaclkmod?hl=en&utm_source=openai))  \n- Offers keyboard shortcuts. You can auto-run on specific sites. Clean UI. ([chromewebstore.google.com](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/just-read/dgmanlpmmkibanfdgjocnabmcaclkmod?hl=en&utm_source=openai))  \n- Open-source, and has strong privacy statements (minimal data collection). ([chromewebstore.google.com](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/just-read/dgmanlpmmkibanfdgjocnabmcaclkmod?hl=en&utm_source=openai))  \n\nConsiderations:\n- Some advanced features are behind a paywall. ([chromewebstore.google.com](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/just-read/dgmanlpmmkibanfdgjocnabmcaclkmod?hl=en&utm_source=openai))  \n- Occasionally misses content on complex or poorly structured pages. ([chrome-stats.com](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dgmanlpmmkibanfdgjocnabmcaclkmod?hl=en&utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \u26a0 Extensions to Be Wary Of\n\n- **Reader Mode (readermode.io)**:  \n  Once very popular, but was removed from Chrome Web Store after a security incident in Dec 2024. Browsing history was silently exfiltrated for millions of users. ([pureread.net](https://pureread.net/?utm_source=openai))  \n  The developers have made efforts toward transparency since, but many users regard the risk as high. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/chrome/comments/1hhts20?utm_source=openai))  \n\n- **Mercury Reader**:  \n  Formerly a recommended choice, but **discontinued**. No longer supported. ([saashub.com](https://www.saashub.com/reader-postlight-com-mercury-reader-status?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0d Final Thoughts & Suggestions\n\nIf I were you, here's how I'd choose:\n\n- If **privacy** is your top concern: go with **PureRead**. Low-risk permissions, well-behaved, and still very capable.  \n- If you want **flexibility** and powerful customization: **Just Read** is a great pick. Good community, open source, frequently updated.  \n- Avoid using extensions with large permissions like \u201cread all your data\u201d unless you really trust the developer.  \n- Always check recent reviews and when the extension was last updated. A formerly good extension can become risky.  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83c\udf10 Extra Options to Check Out\n\n- **Reader View** \u2014 a simpler, clean reader mode. ([chromefixes.com](https://www.chromefixes.com/best-chrome-reader-mode-extensions/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **EasyReader** \u2014 good for straightforward reading, with useful font and theme settings. ([idntimes.com](https://www.idntimes.com/tech/trend/3-rekomendasi-extension-reader-mode-di-chrome-browser-01-thq5g-0mr3bv?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nWould you like me to list a few that support a specific keyboard shortcut (like F9), so you can map exactly what you want in Brave?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "what%20is%20shortcut%20key(s)%20for%20just%20read"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are the default keyboard shortcuts Just Read provides, plus how to customize them in Brave (or any Chromium-based browser):\n\n---\n\n## \u2699\ufe0f Just Read\u2019s Default Keyboard Shortcuts\n\nAccording to the extension\u2019s manifest file and permission information:\n\n- **Ctrl + Shift + L** \u2014 Toggles \u201cJust Read\u201d mode on the current page ([napkforpc.com](https://napkforpc.com/crx/dgmanlpmmkibanfdgjocnabmcaclkmod/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Ctrl + Shift + K** \u2014 Switches to \u201ctext selection\u201d mode within Just Read (for picking text manually) ([napkforpc.com](https://napkforpc.com/crx/dgmanlpmmkibanfdgjocnabmcaclkmod/?utm_source=openai))  \n\nIf these don\u2019t work, they might be overridden or changed in your settings.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd27 How to View or Change Just Read\u2019s Shortcut in Brave\n\nYou can customize or confirm these shortcuts easily:\n\n1. Open Brave and go to the Extensions Shortcuts page:\n   - Type `brave://extensions/shortcuts` in the URL bar and hit Enter.\n\n2. Look for \u201cJust Read\u201d in the list of extensions.\n\n3. For each action (e.g. \u201cOpen Just Read format,\u201d \u201cSelect text mode\u201d), there will be a field showing the shortcut (if one is assigned). \n\n4. Click that field and press the key combo you want (e.g. **F9**) to assign it. Note: your combo usually needs to include **Ctrl** or **Alt**, or both. ([browsernative.com](https://browsernative.com/extensions/change-chrome-extensions-keyboard-shortcuts/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can double-check whether Just Read officially supports function keys (like F9), and whether Brave has any quirks around mapping those."
    }
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