Medium Unlocker
A simple and elegant userscript that adds a button to Medium articles, allowing you to bypass the paywall by opening them in alternative, free-to-read services.
Features
- Sleek Interface: Adds a modern, Fluent UI-inspired "Unlock" button to all Medium articles.
- Choice of Service: Provides a clean modal to choose between opening the article on Freedium or ReadMedium.
- Seamless Redirection: Opens the article in the chosen service within the current tab for a smooth experience.
- Lightweight: No external libraries are required, ensuring fast performance.
Installation
- First, install a userscript manager for your browser, such as Tampermonkey or Greasemonkey.
- Go to the script's page on OpenUserJS.
- Click the blue "Install" button.
- Your userscript manager will open and prompt you to confirm the installation.
Usage
Once installed, simply navigate to any Medium article. The "Unlock" button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the page. Click it to open the selection modal and choose your preferred reading service.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.