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Supported Websites

🌐 Website Compatibility Overview

NovelSynth is designed to work on virtually any website with text content. This guide covers website-specific features and optimizations.

📚 Fiction and Literature Sites

⭐ Fully Optimized Sites

Archive of Our Own (AO3)

  • URL: archiveofourown.org
  • Optimization: Full story structure recognition
  • Features:
    • Chapter-by-chapter enhancement
    • Character dialogue detection
    • Author note preservation
    • Series tracking
    • Work skin compatibility
  • Best Practices: Select entire chapters for consistent enhancement

FanFiction.Net

  • URL: fanfiction.net
  • Optimization: Story reader integration
  • Features:
    • Story text isolation
    • Chapter navigation support
    • Review enhancement
    • Mobile version support
  • Tips: Works best with desktop version

Wattpad

  • URL: wattpad.com
  • Optimization: Reading interface integration
  • Features:
    • Story part enhancement
    • Comment improvement
    • Description optimization
    • Mobile app support
  • Notes: Some premium features may be limited

Royal Road

  • URL: royalroad.com
  • Optimization: LitRPG-aware enhancement
  • Features:
    • Chapter enhancement
    • Game system preservation
    • Author note handling
    • Table formatting respect
  • Specialty: Understands LitRPG conventions

✅ Well-Supported Sites

Webnovel

  • URL: webnovel.com
  • Features: Chapter reading, basic enhancement
  • Limitations: Some premium content restrictions

Scribble Hub

  • URL: scribblehub.com
  • Features: Story enhancement, comment improvement
  • Notes: Similar to Royal Road functionality

SpaceBattles/Sufficient Velocity

  • URLs: forums.spacebattles.com, forums.sufficientvelocity.com
  • Features: Thread post enhancement, story extraction
  • Specialty: Forum-style story presentation

Reddit (r/HFY, r/WritingPrompts)

  • URL: reddit.com
  • Features: Post content enhancement, comment improvement
  • Tips: Select post content excluding headers/footers

📖 General Fiction Sites

Medium

  • URL: medium.com
  • Features: Article enhancement, story improvement
  • Optimization: Paywall-aware (respects access controls)

Substack

  • URL: Various substack.com domains
  • Features: Newsletter enhancement, article improvement
  • Notes: Respects subscription requirements

Personal Blogs & WordPress Sites

  • Compatibility: Universal
  • Features: Post content enhancement
  • Auto-Detection: Recognizes common blog structures

📰 News and Article Sites

📊 News Outlets

Major News Sites

  • Sites: CNN, BBC, Reuters, Associated Press, NPR
  • Features: Article summarization, fact-focused enhancement
  • Mode: Automatically switches to news/factual mode
  • Preservation: Maintains journalistic tone and accuracy

Magazine Sites

  • Sites: The Atlantic, New Yorker, Time, Newsweek
  • Features: Long-form article enhancement
  • Optimization: Respects editorial style

Tech News

  • Sites: TechCrunch, Ars Technica, Wired, The Verge
  • Features: Technical accuracy preservation
  • Mode: Technical/factual enhancement mode

🔬 Academic and Technical Sites

🎓 Academic Platforms

Research Sites

  • Sites: arXiv.org, ResearchGate, Academia.edu
  • Features: Paper enhancement, abstract improvement
  • Mode: Academic writing mode
  • Preservation: Citation and reference integrity

Educational Sites

  • Sites: Khan Academy, Coursera, edX
  • Features: Course content enhancement
  • Optimization: Learning-focused improvements

💻 Technical Documentation

Documentation Sites

  • Sites: GitHub wikis, GitBook, Notion
  • Features: Code-aware enhancement
  • Preservation: Code blocks and syntax highlighting
  • Mode: Technical documentation mode

Stack Overflow

  • URL: stackoverflow.com
  • Features: Question/answer enhancement
  • Preservation: Code snippets remain unchanged
  • Improvement: Explanation clarity

Developer Blogs

  • Sites: Dev.to, Hashnode, personal developer blogs
  • Features: Technical writing enhancement
  • Balance: Accessibility vs. technical accuracy

🛍️ E-commerce and Reviews

📝 Review Sites

Amazon Reviews

  • URL: amazon.com
  • Features: Product review enhancement
  • Mode: Consumer review optimization

Goodreads

  • URL: goodreads.com
  • Features: Book review improvement
  • Specialty: Literary review enhancement

Yelp, TripAdvisor

  • Features: Business review enhancement
  • Mode: Service review optimization

🔧 Website-Specific Features

Content Detection

Automatic Recognition

NovelSynth automatically detects:

  • Content Type: Fiction vs. news vs. technical
  • Site Structure: Recognizes common layouts
  • Content Boundaries: Separates content from UI
  • Language: Multi-language support

Manual Override

  • Content Type Selection: Force specific mode
  • Custom Selectors: Define content areas
  • Site Rules: Create custom site configurations

Enhanced Features by Site Type

Fiction Sites

✓ Character dialogue preservation
✓ Narrative voice consistency
✓ Chapter structure recognition
✓ Series continuity awareness
✓ Genre-appropriate enhancement

News Sites

✓ Factual accuracy priority
✓ Objective tone preservation
✓ Source attribution respect
✓ Headline optimization
✓ Lead paragraph enhancement

Technical Sites

✓ Code block preservation
✓ Technical term accuracy
✓ Procedure clarity
✓ Example enhancement
✓ Documentation structure

Academic Sites

✓ Citation preservation
✓ Formal tone maintenance
✓ Argument clarity
✓ Evidence highlighting
✓ Abstract optimization

🚫 Limitations and Restrictions

Sites with Limited Support

DRM-Protected Content

  • Kindle Cloud Reader: Limited text selection
  • Apple Books Web: No text selection allowed
  • Google Play Books: Restricted access
  • Solution: Use dedicated reading apps when available

Heavy JavaScript Sites

  • Single Page Applications: May require page refresh
  • Dynamic Content: Wait for full loading
  • Solution: Try refreshing or selecting after content loads

Subscription Paywalls

  • Respect Access: NovelSynth doesn't bypass paywalls
  • Limited Preview: Only enhances accessible content
  • Ethics: Respects publisher access controls

Technical Limitations

Content Security Policy (CSP)

Some sites block extensions:

  • Banking Sites: Security restrictions
  • Government Sites: Enhanced security
  • Corporate Intranets: IT policy restrictions
  • Solution: Usually none available due to security

iframe Content

  • Embedded Content: Limited access to iframe content
  • Cross-Origin: Security restrictions apply
  • Workaround: Try selecting parent page content

🛠️ Site-Specific Tips

Fiction Reading Tips

AO3 Optimization

  1. Work Skins: NovelSynth respects custom CSS
  2. Entire Works: Can process complete stories
  3. Chapter by Chapter: Best for long works
  4. Author Preferences: Respects "Do Not Remix" tags

FanFiction.Net Tips

  1. Story Format: Use story reader for best results
  2. Chapter Selection: Select from story text area only
  3. Mobile Version: Desktop version works better
  4. Font Settings: Adjust before enhancement

News Reading Tips

Article Processing

  1. Full Articles: Select complete articles for context
  2. Headline Exclusion: Don't include headlines in selection
  3. Byline Avoidance: Skip author and date information
  4. Multi-Page: Process page by page for long articles

Technical Documentation Tips

Code Preservation

  1. Smart Selection: Avoid selecting code blocks
  2. Documentation Focus: Select explanatory text only
  3. Example Context: Include examples for better understanding
  4. API Docs: Focus on description sections

📱 Mobile Compatibility

Mobile Browser Support

Chrome Mobile

  • Functionality: Full feature support
  • Selection: Touch selection can be tricky
  • Tips: Use landscape mode for easier selection

Safari Mobile

  • Limitations: Extension support limited
  • Workaround: Use Chrome or Firefox mobile
  • Future: iOS 17+ may support extensions

Firefox Mobile

  • Support: Add-on support available
  • Installation: Install from Firefox mobile add-ons
  • Performance: Generally good

Mobile-Optimized Sites

Responsive Design

  • Adaptation: NovelSynth adapts to mobile layouts
  • Touch Interface: Optimized for touch selection
  • Performance: Lightweight for mobile data

App Integration

  • Web Views: Works in app web views
  • Limitations: Some apps restrict extension access
  • Alternative: Use mobile browser directly

🔮 Future Site Support

Planned Integrations

E-Book Platforms

  • Kindle: Cloud reader integration planned
  • Apple Books: Web version support in development
  • Google Play: Enhanced integration planned

Social Platforms

  • Twitter/X: Long-form content enhancement
  • LinkedIn: Article and post improvement
  • Facebook: Long-form post enhancement

Publishing Platforms

  • Draft2Digital: Author tool integration
  • Reedsy: Writing platform support
  • Lulu: Publishing workflow integration

Community Requests

Popular site requests from users:

  1. Scribd: Document enhancement support
  2. Academia.edu: Academic paper improvement
  3. ResearchGate: Research paper enhancement
  4. Goodreads: Review and discussion improvement

🔗 Quick Reference

Getting Started on New Sites

  1. Visit Site: Navigate to content page
  2. Select Text: Highlight text content
  3. Activate: Use floating panel or popup
  4. Review: Check enhancement quality
  5. Report: Share feedback for improvements

Site-Specific Guides

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