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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
- Work Skins: NovelSynth respects custom CSS
- Entire Works: Can process complete stories
- Chapter by Chapter: Best for long works
- Author Preferences: Respects "Do Not Remix" tags
FanFiction.Net Tips
- Story Format: Use story reader for best results
- Chapter Selection: Select from story text area only
- Mobile Version: Desktop version works better
- Font Settings: Adjust before enhancement
News Reading Tips
Article Processing
- Full Articles: Select complete articles for context
- Headline Exclusion: Don't include headlines in selection
- Byline Avoidance: Skip author and date information
- Multi-Page: Process page by page for long articles
Technical Documentation Tips
Code Preservation
- Smart Selection: Avoid selecting code blocks
- Documentation Focus: Select explanatory text only
- Example Context: Include examples for better understanding
- 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:
- Scribd: Document enhancement support
- Academia.edu: Academic paper improvement
- ResearchGate: Research paper enhancement
- Goodreads: Review and discussion improvement
🔗 Quick Reference
Getting Started on New Sites
- Visit Site: Navigate to content page
- Select Text: Highlight text content
- Activate: Use floating panel or popup
- Review: Check enhancement quality
- Report: Share feedback for improvements
Site-Specific Guides
- Fiction Sites - Detailed fiction site guide
- Technical Sites - Developer and tech sites
- News Sites - News and journalism sites
Need Support?
- Compatibility Issues: Report Site Problems
- Feature Requests: Request Site Support
- General Help: Troubleshooting Guide