Claude Code used to build Glance-like Chrome extension

The author used Claude Code to build a functional Chrome extension in about 20 minutes, replicating the Glance webpage preview feature from the Zen browser. The tool allowed them to create a customized floating preview window with features like resizable windows, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and fallback options for restricted sites. The author argues that this kind of AI-assisted development offers the freedom to build personalized software without waiting for traditional developers or settling for incomplete browser features. Open article →