AURORA SCRAP

RESEARCH WORKFLOW

Turn saved research links into references you can use again

After collecting a link, record why it matters. Save the page and add a short note so that the context is still there when you return to your research.

Written by the Aurora Scrap development team. The template below is a note you fill in yourself, not an automatic template feature in the app.

A bookmark and a saved file serve different purposes

A bookmark takes you back to the original address. A saved file keeps the content captured at that moment. Recheck changing prices and policies at the source, and record when you checked them.

Save your first research reference

  1. Choose a public page and a category

    Open a page you can access and have permission to save. Start a new web scrap in Aurora Scrap, then confirm the URL and the category where you want to keep it.

  2. Choose a format for your purpose

    Consider PDF for reading or sharing, PNG/JPG for visual references, and MHTML or SingleFile HTML for a web archive. Results can differ between formats, even for the same page.

  3. Open and check the saved file

    Make sure the text and images you need are present. If you need offline access, test the saved file with the network disconnected.

  4. Add five fields of context

    Paste the template below into the scrap’s memo and fill it in. Keep the source, date, and reason for saving together.

Watch the saving workflow

This demo illustrates the Aurora Scrap saving workflow. It uses the English interface with on-screen explanations and no audio. The steps above describe the workflow.

Use the video captions menu, where available, to choose English, Korean, Japanese, or Simplified Chinese. English explanations are already visible in the video; translated captions appear near the top. If captions are unavailable, expand the full transcript below.

Read the full demo transcript (11 steps)
  1. 00:00–00:03 Start a new web scrap from the app header.
  2. 00:03–00:06 Enter the page URL and review its title.
  3. 00:06–00:09 Choose a category, save formats, and capture area.
  4. 00:09–00:14 Start saving. The new item appears in your library.
  5. 00:14–00:20 Inspect and zoom the saved screenshot.
  6. 00:20–00:24 The Media tab lists the media found in this demo.
  7. 00:24–00:27 Filter the list by media type.
  8. 00:27–00:30 Open Content (MD) to read the saved text.
  9. 00:30–00:35 You can also start from the Chrome extension.
  10. 00:35–00:38 Choose the capture area and formats, then start saving.
  11. 00:38–00:42 Return to the app to review your saved reference.

A research note you can use today

Copy the text or download the text file. This page does not collect the notes you fill in.

Source URL:
Date checked:
Key point:
Where I will use it:
What to verify again:
Download note template (.txt)
Example · hypothetical scenario
Source URL: URL of the page you actually consulted
Date checked: YYYY-MM-DD
Key point: How a pricing table explains differences between plans
Where I will use it: Drafting our service pricing page
What to verify again: Check current prices and policies at the source before use

Know the limits before saving

Sign-in requirements, dynamic loading, external resources, and playable media may leave parts missing. Complete copies and offline operation are not guaranteed for every site. Do not bypass access restrictions; respect privacy, copyright, and the site’s terms.

Next: compare three references for a design decision

Move from collecting a page to choosing a direction with a three-page comparison worksheet.

Start free: 2 workspaces, up to 1GB each

If you need more storage, check the current Pro features and pricing. The note template in this guide is free and does not require a purchase.

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