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Google Reader Essentials Userscript


Helvetireader is a minimal Google Reader interface theme supplied as a userscript that turns Google Reader into an optimized feed reader that is displaying only the essentials. It was especially designed to view feeds in the expanded view using keyboard shortcuts.

A userscript compatible browser is needed for the new interface theme to work. Long time users of Google Reader will need a few minutes before they grow accustomed to the changes. Many would call them drastic and some might say that it is to minimalistic.

At its ore lies a CSS file that can be used to customize the display further to suit individual needs. The main advantage of this userscript is that it puts the focus on the feed items by removing unnecessary buttons and items in Google Reader.

google reader userscript

Helvetireader is a project in development. Interested users can follow the development process on the project’s homepage or on Twitter.



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4 Responses to “Google Reader Essentials Userscript”

  1. omg, I love this greasemonkey script. Makes greader look way more professional looking.

  2. heavyMGS says:

    Nice, I like it.

    Thanks.

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