# BookmarkScrub

> BookmarkScrub is a security-first Chrome extension that scans, cleans, and organizes browser bookmarks using AI. It detects malware, phishing, tracking parameters, and dead links hiding in Chrome bookmarks. Free to scan, upgrade to Pro to apply fixes.

## What BookmarkScrub Does

BookmarkScrub is the first bookmark tool focused on security rather than just organization. It solves four problems:

1. **Security threats in bookmarks**: Detects javascript: bookmarklets that can steal passwords and session tokens, suspicious domains used for phishing (.tk, .xyz, .buzz), and data: URLs that execute malicious code.

2. **Tracking parameter pollution**: Strips 40+ tracking parameters from bookmark URLs including utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, fbclid, gclid, msclkid, and others used by advertisers to track users.

3. **Dead links**: Identifies bookmarks pointing to pages that no longer exist (404s, domain expired, server unreachable).

4. **Disorganized bookmarks**: Uses AI (OpenAI GPT-4o-mini) to automatically categorize bookmarks into smart folders based on content analysis.

## How It Works

1. Install the free Chrome extension
2. Click scan — BookmarkScrub analyzes all bookmarks locally in your browser
3. Review results — see security threats, dead links, tracking params, and suggested categories
4. Apply changes (Pro feature) — remove threats, clean URLs, delete dead links, reorganize folders

All security scanning happens locally in the browser. Only bookmark URLs and titles are sent to the AI model for categorization, and nothing is permanently stored on servers.

## Pricing

- **Free**: Scan bookmarks and view all results (security threats, dead links, trackers, categories). Cannot apply changes.
- **Pro Monthly**: $1.99/month (launch price, normally $4.99/month). Apply all changes, real-time protection for new bookmarks, unlimited AI categorization.
- **Pro Annual**: $19.99/year (launch price, normally $49.99/year). Same as Pro Monthly at $1.67/month effective rate.

Early adopters lock in the launch price forever.

## Key Features

- **Security scanning**: javascript: malware detection, suspicious TLD flagging, data URL detection, phishing indicators
- **Tracking removal**: Strips utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, fbclid, gclid, msclkid, and 40+ other tracking parameters
- **Dead link detection**: Checks all bookmarked URLs for 404s, timeouts, and expired domains
- **AI categorization**: Automatically sorts bookmarks into 15+ smart categories using GPT-4o-mini
- **Real-time protection**: Monitors new bookmarks as they're saved and alerts on threats (Pro)
- **Backup & restore**: Automatic backup before any changes, one-click restore
- **Batch processing**: Handles collections of 1,000+ bookmarks efficiently

## Comparison to Alternatives

| Feature | BookmarkScrub | Raindrop.io | Bookmark Cleaner | Bookmarks Clean Up |
|---------|--------------|-------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| Security scanning (malware, phishing) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Tracking parameter removal | Yes | No | No | No |
| Dead link detection | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| AI categorization | Yes | Manual tags | No | No |
| Works with Chrome native bookmarks | Yes | Separate system | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy-first (local processing) | Yes | Cloud-based | Yes | Yes |
| Price | $1.99/mo | $3/mo | Free | Free |

BookmarkScrub is the only bookmark tool that combines security scanning with AI organization. Competitors focus on either organization (Raindrop.io) or basic cleanup (Bookmark Cleaner, Bookmarks Clean Up) but none address bookmark security threats.

## Technical Details

- **Platform**: Chrome extension (Manifest V3)
- **AI model**: OpenAI GPT-4o-mini via Supabase Edge Functions
- **Security scanning**: Runs entirely in-browser, no data sent to servers
- **Permissions**: bookmarks, tabs, storage, activeTab, notifications
- **Privacy**: No permanent server storage of bookmark data, HTTPS-only API calls

## FAQ

**Is my data safe?**
Yes. Bookmarks are processed in the browser. Only URLs and titles go to the AI model for categorization, and they are not stored on servers.

**Can I undo changes?**
Yes. A full preview is shown before applying. Automatic backup is created before changes. One-click restore available.

**What if I have thousands of bookmarks?**
BookmarkScrub processes in batches. 1,000+ bookmarks typically take 2-3 minutes to scan.

**Do I need an account?**
Yes, a free account is required to scan. Sign in with Google or email. Pro features activate instantly after purchase.

## Links

- Homepage: https://bookmarkscrub.com
- Chrome Web Store: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/bookmarkscrub/fldjpgpcglocceglkedacljoepimodao
- Privacy Policy: https://bookmarkscrub.com/privacy.html
- Help Center: https://bookmarkscrub.com/help/
- Contact: support@bookmarkscrub.com