Unpack | Any page, simplified on demand.

The reading mode
the web forgot to build.

Transform complex content into plain language with one click. Same information. Half the cognitive load.

54%
of US adults struggle with complex text
3s
to simplify any selection
100%
meaning preserved

Watch Unpack in Action

See how quickly you can transform complex web pages.

🚀 Try the Developer Preview

Can't wait for official store approval? Install directly from GitHub.

Manual Installation (2 minutes)

  1. Download the extension:
    → Go to GitHub repo and click Code → Download ZIP
  2. Unzip the downloaded file and locate the extension folder inside.
  3. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions
  4. Enable "Developer mode" (toggle in top right corner).
  5. Click "Load unpacked" and select the extension folder.

âś“ Done! The Unpack icon will appear in your toolbar. Select any text, right-click, and choose "Unpack this".

"The web isn't inaccessible because people can't read. It's inaccessible because we write like everyone went to grad school and no one's ever had a hard day."

— The Unpack Philosophy

It's 2am. David can't understand his daughter's insulin instructions.

David runs million-dollar projects for a living. He's not stupid. He's exhausted and terrified—his daughter was just diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

The hospital discharge sheet uses words like "bolus," "basal rate," and "carbohydrate ratio." It doesn't explain any of them.

David isn't failing the document. The document is failing David.

Cognitive accessibility isn't about intelligence. It's about cognitive load. And everyone hits their limit eventually.

Hospital Discharge Instructions
basal rate bolus dose carbohydrate ratio correction factor hyperglycemia subcutaneously
Grade 14+ reading level required

Two ways to unpack complexity

A free extension for readers. A powerful integration for publishers.

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Chrome Extension

For readers — works on any website

  • Select any text on any webpage
  • Right-click → "Unpack this"
  • Get simplified version in 2-3 seconds
  • Toggle between original and simplified
  • Works with medical, legal, financial content
Free forever
Add to Chrome (Coming Soon)

See the transformation

Same information. Plain language. Full meaning preserved.

Original — Grade 14+

Federal regulations mandate that students receiving Title IV financial assistance must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward completion of their degree or certificate program. Failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress may result in the suspension of Title IV eligibility pending successful appeal.

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 67% of all attempted credit hours. The completion rate is calculated by dividing the cumulative number of credit hours successfully completed by the cumulative number of credit hours attempted.

Unpacked — Grade 6

Keeping Your Financial Aid

To keep getting financial aid, you need to make progress in your degree.

The main rule: You must pass at least 67% of the classes you take.

This means if you take 10 classes, you need to pass at least 7 of them.

If you fall behind: You might lose your financial aid. But you can appeal the decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly does Unpack do?

Unpack transforms complex web content into plain, readable language. Select any text, right-click, and get a simplified version instantly—same information, clearer words, shorter sentences. The original is always preserved.

Who is this for?

Anyone who's ever struggled with complex content—which is everyone at some point. People reading in their second language. People with ADHD, dyslexia, or cognitive fatigue. Parents reading medical instructions at 2am. Professionals navigating legal or financial documents outside their expertise. Cognitive accessibility is situational.

Does this "dumb down" the content?

No. Unpack restructures content for clarity without removing information. Think of it like captions on a video—the audio isn't worse because captions exist. The original is always available. We add an option; we don't replace anything.

How do you ensure accuracy?

The AI is explicitly instructed to preserve all factual meaning—never add information, never remove it, only restructure. Both versions are always shown so you can verify. For high-stakes content (medical, legal, financial), we flag sections for human review.

Can I use this on any website?

Yes. The browser extension works on any webpage. Select the text you want simplified, right-click, and choose "Unpack this." Website owners can also integrate Unpack directly into their CMS for an even smoother reader experience.

Is my data private?

We process your selected text to generate simplifications, but we don't store it permanently. We don't sell user data or use it for advertising. The text you select is sent to our AI, simplified, and returned—that's it.

Why not just write better content in the first place?

We should. But institutions have been told to write plainly for 50 years—and most still don't. Unpack is a bridge. It helps readers right now while we work on the longer cultural change.

Is Unpack free?

The browser extension is free for readers. Publisher integrations are a paid product—because when accessibility is built into your content pipeline, everyone wins.

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