The Monkey Log
Engineering a better web. Tutorials on automation, data extraction, and productivity.
How to Use AI on Any Webpage Without Sharing Your Data
52% of AI Chrome extensions collect your data. Use AI on any webpage with your own API keys (BYOK) — no subscriptions, no data collection. Prompt GPT, Claude, or Gemini directly.
Export Social Media Followers to Your CRM: The 2026 Playbook
Export X and Instagram followers to CSV, enrich with emails, and import into your CRM. The complete 5-step pipeline from follower list to sales outreach.
Cloud vs. Local Browser Automation: A Comparison for Agencies and Power Users
Cloud APIs vs. local browser extensions: which approach wins for agencies? We compare cost, safety, speed, and detection risk with a decision framework.
Browser Automation in 2026: Five Trends Reshaping How Creators Work
AI agents that browse for you. Extensions that build themselves. The browser-as-OS era is here. These five trends are defining browser automation in 2026.
How to Automate Your Social Media Workflow with Browser Extensions
A browser-native social media workflow that eliminates tab switching. Four automation pillars, specific tools for each, and a stack recommendation for creators and agencies.
Why Data Privacy Matters in Browser Automation (And Why Most Tools Fail)
Cloud automation tools ask for your session cookies, then store them on servers that get hacked. Three real breaches, one architectural fix, and a checklist for evaluating any tool.
Optimizing Your X (Twitter) Follow/Unfollow Strategy with Chrome Extensions
Follow/unfollow isn't a growth hack — it's feed hygiene. A three-phase strategy for curating a high-signal X timeline without getting flagged, with 2026 rate limits.
AI Chrome Extensions Are Spying on You: Privacy Risks in 2026
52% of AI Chrome extensions collect your data. Two fake extensions stole chat histories from 900,000 users. Here's what the 2026 research reveals and how to protect yourself.
How to Mass Unfollow on X (Twitter) in 2026: Every Method Compared
Four ways to mass unfollow on X, from manual clicking to automated tools. Includes 2026 rate limits, safety guidelines, and a step-by-step walkthrough.
Building Custom Chrome Extensions for Business: The ROI Case and How to Start
Custom Chrome extensions are the highest-ROI internal tool most companies ignore. Here's the business case, three real examples, and a step-by-step path from idea to Chrome Web Store.
Top 10 Data Extraction Tools for Social Media Marketers in 2026
The best tools for extracting social media data in 2026, ranked by safety, cost, and capability. Includes local-first options that keep your credentials off third-party servers.
Generate Favicons for All Platforms in Seconds (14 Sizes, All Formats)
Stop manually creating favicons. Generate ICO, PNG formats (16x16 to 512x512) for browsers, iOS, Android, and PWA—all from one image.
Generate Chrome Extension Icons in All Required Sizes (Automatically)
Stop manually resizing icons. Generate all required Chrome Extension icon sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 128x128) from a single image instantly.
Calculate Video Bitrates for Discord, Email, and Streaming (Without Guessing)
Stop guessing video bitrates. Calculate optimal settings for Discord uploads, email attachments, and streaming platforms to stay under size limits.
Build Chrome Extensions Faster with Manifest V3 Generator
Stop copy-pasting manifest.json files. Generate compliant Chrome Extension Manifest V3 files instantly with the right permissions and structure.
Find Specific Video Clips with YouTube Advanced Search Filters
Stop scrolling through hours of video. Use YouTube's advanced search operators to find clips by date, duration, quality, and more.
Find Hidden Reddit Communities with Advanced Search Operators
Discover niche discussions and hidden communities on Reddit using advanced search filters for authors, subreddits, titles, and more.
Master Google Search with Advanced Operators (No Memorization Required)
Find exactly what you need on Google using file types, domains, exact matches, and numeric ranges—without memorizing operator syntax.
How to Use X Advanced Search Operators Without Memorizing Syntax
Stop guessing X search syntax. Build complex queries with filters for dates, engagement, accounts, and more—without memorizing operators.
Best Practices for Data Ownership with Custom Browser Extensions
If you rely on a 3rd party API, you don't own your business. Learn how custom extensions can help you build your own data moats.
Maximize Your Social Outreach with Integrated Media Download Tools
Great artists steal. Smart marketers curate. How to build a swipe file that fuels your content strategy using media capture tools.
Step-by-Step Guide to Download Videos from Any Website Safely
From HLS streams to hidden MP4s. Learn the technical methods to save video content from the web for offline analysis.