Show HN: Text only reader mode designed for eye comfort and focus

ComfortView is a simple browser extension that turns any webpage into a clean, text-only reading view and applies design choices backed by readability and accessibility research.

Shortcut key: Alt+Shift+Y or Command+Shift+Y

Low-glare background
Uses a soft, sepia-like background to cut glare and reduce eye strain during long reading sessions.
References:

• Rello & Bigham, 2017
• Benedetto et al., 2013

Line spacing (1.5×)
Adds breathing room between lines to make text easier to follow and more accessible.
References:

• Hojjati, 2014
• W3C WCAG 2.2 – Text Spacing

Line length (50–75 characters)
Keeps lines at a readable width to help with focus and reduce eye movement fatigue.
References:

• Baymard Institute, 2022
• Van der Meijden, 2018

Sans-serif fonts
Uses clean, screen-friendly fonts like Verdana and Helvetica that are easier to read online.
References:

• Arditi, 2005
• Minakata, 2022
• Bernard et al., 2002
• Siddiqui et al., 2023

ComfortView is designed for reading plain text articles. Because it hides images, tables, and formulas, some pages may lose important context or meaning.