Tags & Notes
FreeYour personal organizational layer on top of X conversations. Categorize replies with color-coded tags and add private notes for context that persists.
Where to Find It
| Location | Tags Access | Notes Access |
|---|---|---|
| Tree View | Tag dropdown in action row | StickyNote button opens flyout |
| Priority View | Tag dropdown on each card | StickyNote button opens flyout |
| Reply Queue | Tag dropdown on queue items | StickyNote button opens flyout |
| Focus Mode | Tags displayed as badges | Notes visible in context |
| Bookmarks | Tags included in cached data | Notes included in cached data |
The 11 Default Tags
ThreadTrak provides 11 predefined tags, each with a unique icon and color.
| Tag | Icon | Color | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Question | CircleQuestionMark | #1d9bf0 | Mark replies asking something |
| Bug | Bug | #f4212e | Track reported issues |
| Feature | Zap | #11bf72 | Feature requests |
| Praise | ThumbsUp | #f91880 | Positive feedback |
| Complaint | TriangleAlert | #ff6b35 | Unhappy customers |
| Troll | Skull | #9333ea | Bad faith engagement |
| Opinion | MessageSquare | #8b5cf6 | Personal opinions |
| Spam | Ban | #64748b | Unwanted content |
| Important | Star | #f59e0b | High-priority replies |
| Follow-up | Clock | #06b6d4 | Needs revisiting |
| Other | Ellipsis | #71768b | Miscellaneous |
How Tags Work
Adding a Tag
- 1.Hover over reply card in any view
- 2.Click the Tag button (dropdown trigger)
- 3.Select a tag from the dropdown
- 4.Tag appears as colored badge on the card
- 5.Stored immediately (with 500ms debounce)
Removing a Tag
- 1.Find reply with existing tag badge
- 2.Hover over the tag badge
- 3.Click the X button on the badge
- 4.Tag is removed from the reply
- 5.Change persists to storage
How Notes Work
Adding a Note
- 1.Hover over reply card in any view
- 2.Click the StickyNote button
- 3.Note flyout appears to the left of the card
- 4.Type your note in the textarea
- 5.Note auto-saves as you type (500ms debounce)
Note Flyout Details
Note Indicator
Cards with notes show a "Note" badge and the StickyNote button has an "active" styling to indicate content exists.
Storage & Privacy
100% Local
All data stored in Chrome local storage. Never leaves your browser.
User-Scoped
Each account has isolated tags and notes. No data leakage between accounts.
Export Ready
Tags and notes included in Export/Import. Backup anytime.
Storage Key Format
replyMetadata_{username} → Record<TweetId, ReplyMetadata>
Estimated size: ~40 bytes per tag, ~100+ bytes per note, ~20 KB for 500 annotated tweets.
Use Cases
Customer Support Triage
Managing support threads with multiple issue types
Workflow:
Map thread → Apply Bug/Complaint/Question tags → Add notes with ticket IDs
Result:
Instant visual categorization of reply types
Research Annotations
Analyzing competitor's product thread
Workflow:
Map thread → Apply Feature/Praise tags → Add notes with analysis → Export
Result:
In-context research without losing thread position
Follow-Up Tracking
Need to revisit certain replies later
Workflow:
Apply Follow-up tag → Add note with reminder → Filter later
Result:
Built-in reminder system within conversations
Community Moderation
Identifying problematic users in threads
Workflow:
Apply Troll/Spam tags → Add notes about behavior → Use Mute feature
Result:
Track patterns across conversations
VIP Tracking
Prioritizing replies from important accounts
Workflow:
Apply Important tag → Add relationship notes → Combine with Favorite
Result:
Never miss high-value engagement
Troubleshooting
Tags Not Appearing
Causes:
- • View not re-rendered — Try scrolling or switching tabs
- • Storage not loaded — Check browser console for errors
- • Wrong account — Tags are user-scoped; switch accounts
Solution:
Refresh the sidebar or re-map the thread.
Notes Not Saving
Causes:
- • Debounce not completed — Wait 500ms before closing
- • Storage full — Chrome storage limit reached
- • Extension error — Check console for errors
Solution:
Wait a moment before closing, or refresh the page.
Tags/Notes Missing After Account Switch
Causes:
- • This is expected behavior
- • Tags and notes are user-scoped to prevent data leakage
Solution:
Switch back to the original account to see that account's annotations.
Related Features
| Feature | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Tree View | Primary location for adding tags and notes |
| Priority View | Tags visible on scored cards |
| Reply Queue | Notes help track queue item context |
| Focus Mode | See all metadata while drafting |
| Export/Import | Backup and restore all annotations |
| Favorites & Muted | Combine with tags for filtering |
Pro Tips
- Use Follow-up tag + notes for a built-in reminder system
- Combine Important tag with Favorites for VIP tracking
- Export regularly to back up your annotations alongside bookmarks
- Tags and notes persist across sessions—no need to reapply after browser restart
- Multiple tags can be applied to the same reply for complex categorization