Document Version Note Tracker

WHAT IT DOES

Document Version Note Tracker is a browser extension that automatically scans the current webpage for document version indicators, revision numbers, change logs, last modified dates, and version metadata. It detects version-related elements by examining class names, IDs, data attributes, and text patterns for keywords like "version", "rev", "revision", "changelog", "modified", "updated", or "date". The extension adds a floating "track version" button (📄) next to each detected version element, allowing you to capture document version details, version number, last modified date, change summary, and custom notes with a single click. Clicking the button opens a panel where you can review the captured information, add notes about changes, approvals, revision observations, or any other relevant details, and save it to your local database. The extension maintains a complete version database per document or URL with version history, change summaries, and notes for each tracked document. The main panel displays all tracked documents, showing the latest version, entry count, and any notes. Version history is displayed with timestamps and change details. All data is stored locally in your browser using GM_setValue, ensuring your version tracking information persists across page reloads and browser sessions. This helps technical writers, documentation managers, developers, and QA engineers track document revisions, monitor change logs, and document approval histories across different pages and environments.

WHERE IT RUNS

This extension runs on any webpage that displays document version information, revision numbers, change logs, or last modified dates – including documentation sites, wiki pages, technical specification documents, release notes, API documentation, user manuals, content management systems, knowledge bases, and any page containing version metadata. The extension intelligently adapts to different page structures and supports a wide range of common version display patterns. No manual configuration is required per site; the extension automatically detects version elements using a flexible pattern matching system. This makes it ideal for teams managing documentation, software releases, technical specifications, and content versioning.

HOW TO USE

Simply install the extension and navigate to any webpage displaying document version information. The extension automatically detects version elements and places a small "track version" button (📄) next to each one. Click any of these buttons to open the tracking panel with version number, last modified date, and change summary pre-filled. Add a note about changes, approvals, revision observations, or any other relevant detail, then click "Log Version Data" to save it. A floating button (📋) appears in the bottom-right corner of the page – click this to open the main panel. The main panel shows all tracked documents, sorted by most recent entry, with document title, latest version, entry count, and latest note displayed. Click any document card to view detailed version history, including all logged entries with timestamps, version numbers, last modified dates, change summaries, and notes. Use the "Track Current Document Version" button to quickly log version from the current page, or "Add Manually" to enter version details for a document you're not currently viewing. The "Clear All Version Data" button removes all tracking data when needed.

ONE TECHNICAL SECTION – WHY IT WORKS

The extension employs a multi-layered detection system that identifies document version information with high accuracy. First, it scans the DOM using a comprehensive set of CSS selectors targeting common version-related class patterns, IDs, and data attributes like "version", "revision", "changelog", "modified", "updated", and "date". Second, it uses a TreeWalker to examine text nodes for version-related text patterns, capturing version information that may not be wrapped in typical version elements. The version number extraction uses a pattern-matching engine with regex patterns that identify various version formats including semantic versioning (1.2.3), decimal versions (1.0), revision numbers (r123), and version prefixes (v1.0, version 2.1). The date extraction identifies multiple date formats including ISO (2024-01-15), US (01/15/2024), and natural language dates. The change summary extraction uses natural language pattern detection to identify change descriptions. Each tracked document is assigned a unique ID based on the document URL and title, ensuring that history stays correctly associated even when pages use different query strings. A MutationObserver detects dynamic content updates and re-scans only when new version elements appear, balancing real-time accuracy with system performance.

THE PANEL – DRAG / PER-SITE POSITION / SNAP / COLLAPSE / RESIZE / ESCAPE

The document version tracking panel includes a draggable title bar, allowing you to position it anywhere on screen for convenient access during documentation review. The extension remembers your preferred position per website, so the panel opens in the same location each time you return to that domain. The panel supports snap-to-edge behavior – when dragged near screen edges, it gently snaps into place for a tidy workspace layout. You can collapse the panel down to just its title bar by clicking the collapse button, keeping it accessible without taking up screen space. The document list and version history are contained within a scrollable body, ensuring all content remains accessible even on smaller screens. Pressing the Escape key closes the panel instantly, returning you to your documentation workflow.

PLEASE NOTE

This extension requires the free BotGentz extension to be installed and enabled, as it relies on BotGentz's userscript injection and GM_* API shims for cross-browser compatibility. Websites frequently update their HTML structures and class names, which may cause version detection to break temporarily – we actively maintain the matching patterns and release updates regularly. The extension stores all version data, version history, timestamps, change summaries, and notes exclusively in your local browser storage (GM_setValue); no data is ever transmitted to any external server or third party. You are responsible for backing up your version tracking data if you switch browsers or clear your storage. The extension does not read, modify, or interfere with any document content, version control systems, or site functionality – it operates solely on the static page content and stores only metadata (version numbers, dates, change summaries, and notes) that you explicitly create. Use this tool responsibly for internal documentation and version tracking purposes.