daily.dev Documentation
Everything you need to get the most out of daily.dev.
From installing the extension to tuning your feed, joining Squads, and turning on Career Mode. Reference docs for every part of daily.dev.
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Introduction
Start here
What daily.dev is, who it is for, and how to make the most of it.
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Getting started
Set up the extension
Turn every new tab into a curated developer feed in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Brave.
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Career
Career Mode
Land your next role on your own terms. Developer-first hiring, no recruiter spam.
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Power features
Plus
Custom Feeds, Smart Prompts, Clickbait Shield, and the public API for power users.
The full library
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72 pages across 11 sections, written by the team behind daily.dev. Scroll a shelf to scan the section, or jump straight to any page.
Getting started
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Browser extension installation guide for daily.dev
Install the daily.dev browser extension for a seamless browsing experience. Get daily.dev in your new tab to build a reading habit and explore key features like the companion widget.
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Progressive web app (PWA) for daily.dev
Explore the daily.dev Progressive Web App (PWA) for a seamless, cross-platform developer news experience. Learn to add daily.dev to your home screen on iOS and Android.
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Setting up your feed
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Creating a personal feed
Create a personalized feed on daily.dev, tailored to your interests with tag categories and advanced filtering options.
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Advanced filtering
Explore advanced filtering options on daily.dev to personalize and optimize your feed based on content categories, language, and blocked items.
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Blocking and report
Learn how to block tags and sources on daily.dev for a more personalized feed experience.
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Following and blocking users
Learn how to follow, unfollow, and block users on daily.dev so you can shape your feed, notifications, and profile experience.
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Key features
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Feeds
Learn about the different feeds on daily.dev, including My Feed, Popular Feed, Most Upvoted Feed, and Best Discussions Feed, and how to customize them.
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Following feed
Learn how the Following feed works on daily.dev, what content appears there, and how to manage the people, sources, and Squads that shape it.
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Search
Learn how to search for content, users, tags, squads, and sources across the daily.dev ecosystem.
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Upvotes & downvotes
Learn about the Upvote and Downvote system on daily.dev, designed to enhance content quality and optimize your experience on the platform.
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Discussions
Engage in discussions on daily.dev to share insights, connect with other developers, and enhance your professional network.
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Polls
Create and participate in polls on daily.dev to gather community opinions and engage with quick, interactive questions.
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Bookmarks
Learn how to save, organize, and sync daily.dev bookmarks across devices and share them on GitHub for seamless access and integration.
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Pause New Tab (DND)
Learn how to use the Pause New Tab (Do Not Disturb) feature on daily.dev to minimize distractions and focus on your work.
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Companion widget
Learn about the daily.dev Companion Widget, its features, activation process, and how it enhances user engagement directly on post pages.
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Community Picks - sunset notice
Learn about Community Picks on daily.dev and how content contribution has evolved with the new direct posting feature.
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Happening now
Happening Now is a curated hub of the most important developer stories, releases, and discussions in real time. Learn how to browse channels, expand TL;DRs, and subscribe to digests on daily.dev.
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Your profile
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Activity
Explore the activity stats on daily.dev to track your reading habits, favorite tags, earned badges, posts, and comments. Gain insights into your engagement and progress.
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Achievements
Learn how achievements work on daily.dev, including achievement types, progress tracking, featured achievements, and the actions that unlock them.
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Reputation explained
Learn how reputation works on daily.dev, how to earn points, unlock privileges, and gain more exposure on the platform. Discover ways to grow your reputation and contribute meaningfully to the community.
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Reading history
Access your daily.dev reading history to revisit posts, bookmark, upvote, or share. Learn how to make the most of this feature to stay organized and never lose track of valuable content.
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Stack & tools
Showcase your tech stack on daily.dev: the programming languages, frameworks, tools, and technologies you use. Build your developer identity and help others discover your expertise.
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Reading streaks
Learn about daily.dev Reading Streaks and how to track your reading habits, view milestones, and stay consistent with reminders and streak restoration.
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Verified company badge
Learn how to add a verified company badge on daily.dev to showcase your professional affiliation, build credibility, and enhance visibility in discussions.
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Profile experiences
Learn how to add and manage profile experience sections on daily.dev, including work, education, open source, projects, volunteering, certifications, and skills.
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Top readers
Celebrate your dedication by earning a Top Reader badge and gain recognition for your activity within specific categories.
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DevCard
Create and customize your daily.dev DevCard to showcase your activity, interests, and reputation. Learn how to generate, customize, and share your DevCard on social media, GitHub, and more.
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Account settings
Learn how to personalize your daily.dev profile, configure security settings, manage notifications, and invite friends. Set up your account for a tailored experience.
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Deleting your profile
Learn how to permanently delete your daily.dev profile, including all associated content, bookmarks, posts, and comments. Important steps and considerations before proceeding.
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Notification settings and preferences
Learn how to manage daily.dev notification settings, including in-app, email, push, follow-based updates, reading reminders, and personalized digests.
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Post and Squad analytics
Learn where to find post analytics and squad analytics on daily.dev, which metrics they include, and how creators and squad teams can use them.
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Quests
Quests are short, tracked objectives on daily.dev that reward you with XP, Reputation, and Cores. Learn how daily, weekly, and milestone quests work, how rotations refresh, and where to claim your rewards in the Game Center.
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Squads
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Creating your Squad
Learn how to create your own developer-focused Squad on daily.dev. Customize, invite members, and foster a collaborative community.
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Growing your Squad
Learn effective strategies for growing your Squad on daily.dev, including post management, inviting members, and transitioning to Public status.
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Moderating your Squad
Learn essential moderation tools and permissions management to effectively run and grow your Squad on daily.dev.
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Becoming a public Squad
Learn how to create and manage a Public Squad on daily.dev to boost your visibility, engagement, and reach within the developer community.
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Getting featured on the Squads directory
Learn how to get your Public Squad featured on the daily.dev Squads Directory. Increase visibility and engagement with editorial selection tips.
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Slack integration for Squads
Integrate Slack with daily.dev Squads to streamline updates and team communication with instant notifications for new posts.
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Plus
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Plus overview
Upgrade to daily.dev Plus for a distraction-free developer experience. Get AI-powered clean titles, Custom Feeds, Bookmark Folders, Keyword Filters, and an ad-free reading environment. Stay focused and streamline your learning.
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Smart Prompts
Smart Prompts on daily.dev let you chat with posts using AI. Summarize, challenge, compare, or customize insights instantly. Upgrade to Plus for unlimited access and a more interactive reading experience.
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Advanced Custom Feeds
Advanced Custom Feeds on daily.dev give you complete control over your content. Create unlimited feeds, apply powerful filters, block distractions, and personalize your reading experience. Available exclusively for Plus subscribers.
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Clickbait Shield
Clickbait Shield on daily.dev uses AI to optimize post titles by removing clickbait, improving clarity, and eliminating promotional language. Available exclusively for Plus subscribers, it delivers a cleaner, more informative reading experience.
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Bookmark Folders
Organize your saved content with Bookmark Folders on daily.dev. Create, manage, and share folders for easy access and better content organization. Unlock unlimited folders and advanced features with Plus.
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Keyword Filters
Keyword Filters on daily.dev let you block posts containing specific words or phrases for a cleaner, more focused feed. Available exclusively for Plus subscribers, this feature helps you eliminate distractions and customize your content experience.
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Presidential Briefing
Meet the Presidential Briefing - your personal AI agent that scans hundreds of posts, videos, and threads to deliver a personalized, high-impact briefing in 3-5 minutes. Stay effortlessly informed with must-know updates, horizon-expanding content, and built-in bullshit detection.
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Public API
Access your daily.dev feed programmatically with the Public API. Build integrations with AI coding assistants, automate workflows, and access personalized developer content via REST API.
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Organizations
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Organizations overview
Learn about Organizations on daily.dev - team accounts that allow companies to purchase and manage multiple Plus subscriptions centrally with role-based access control.
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Creating an organization
Step-by-step guide to creating an organization on daily.dev during Plus checkout or from your profile settings to manage team subscriptions.
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Inviting members to your organization
Learn how to invite team members to your daily.dev organization using unique invite links and manage seat availability for automatic Plus assignment.
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Managing organization members
Complete guide to managing organization members on daily.dev including role management, Plus assignment, member actions, and permission controls for owners and admins.
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Billing and seat management
Organization owners' guide to billing management, seat allocation, subscription control, and cost optimization for daily.dev team Plus subscriptions.
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Managing organization settings
Learn how to manage organization settings on daily.dev including name, image, branding, and organization deletion with proper permissions and access control.
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Career Mode
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Career Mode overview
Career Mode is a developer-first hiring experience that helps you land your next dream job on your own terms, with no spam, full privacy control, and high-quality job matches.
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Getting started with Career Mode
Learn how to enable Career Mode, set your availability status, and complete the essential setup steps to start receiving high-quality job opportunities.
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Configuring job preferences
Configure your job preferences to receive perfectly matched opportunities including role type, salary expectations, location preferences, and preferred tech stack.
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Building your developer profile
Build a comprehensive developer profile with work experience, education, certifications, open source contributions, and more to maximize your Career Mode match quality.
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How job matching works
Understand how Career Mode's matching algorithm connects you with high-quality job opportunities based on your skills, interests, and preferences.
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Reviewing job opportunities
Learn how to review job opportunity briefs, understand what information is provided, and make informed decisions about expressing interest in opportunities.
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Privacy and trust
Understand how Career Mode protects your privacy, what data is shared and when, and the trust model that puts you in complete control of your information.
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Frequently asked questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Career Mode, from how matching works to privacy concerns and everything in between.
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Monetization (beta)
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Cores
Learn how Cores, the in-app currency on daily.dev, let developers reward content, support creators, and unlock future features in the developer economy.
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Awards
Discover how Awards on daily.dev let you recognize and support valuable posts, comments, and creators using free or Core-powered stickers. Learn how they work and why they matter.
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Boost
Boost your posts and Squads to reach more developers using daily.dev's in-app promotion tools.
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Customization
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Layout options
Customize your daily.dev feed layout with Grid and List modes for an optimal reading experience across all devices.
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Theme options
Customize your daily.dev experience by choosing between Dark, Light, and Auto theme settings for a personalized reading environment.
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Density settings
Learn how to adjust content density on the daily.dev feed with Eco, Roomy, and Cozy settings for a personalized reading experience.
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Preferences settings
Customize your daily.dev experience with preferences like reading streaks, link behavior, and companion widget for a personalized feed.
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For content creators
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How to get featured on daily.dev
Learn how to feature your content on daily.dev through Squads, Source Suggestions, and Direct Posting to reach a global developer audience.
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Content guidelines for daily.dev
Explore daily.dev's content guidelines for quality, ethical standards, and platform policies for creators, developers, and enthusiasts.
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How to suggest a new source on daily.dev
Learn how to suggest a new content source for daily.dev to expand our community-driven developer resources. Follow these steps for successful submission.
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Special features for content creators on daily.dev
Discover special features for content creators on daily.dev, including post ownership, analytics, author badges, and reputation points.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often about the docs themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
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