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Theme that matches the room
Shelf supports light and dark themes from the header. Dark mode reduces glare during night sessions; light mode helps in bright libraries.
Theme preference persists with your account settings so laptop and phone stay consistent.
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Collapse what you do not need
Hide the library sidebar (⌘B) and Study AI panel until you need them. Maximize reading width for dense PDFs.
Split view is powerful — close it when comparing is done so attention returns to one page.
PWA: app shell without browser tabs
Install Shelf to the home screen or desktop. Standalone windows remove tab clutter that tempts you into social feeds mid-paragraph.
Add to Home Screen
Study like a native app
Audio without leaving the reader
Connect Spotify for focus playlists beside the PDF. Collapse the strip when you need full width.
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Keyboard over mouse hunting
⌘K to jump documents, g-sequences for navigation, ⌘L to ask on a selection. Less cursor travel means fewer context switches.
Session hygiene
Open only the tabs you need. Pin one collection. Put phone notifications away. Shelf cannot force focus — it removes chrome that breaks it.
Add to Home Screen
Study like a native app
Streaks as quiet accountability
Dashboard streaks reward showing up, not scrolling. Pair with realistic planner blocks of 45–90 minutes.
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When to stop
Close the reader when the planner block ends. Overreading without tasks turns libraries into guilt piles.