Getting Started
Tote is a free tool that saves products from any online store in one place. Set it up in a few minutes and start organizing your shopping.
1. Create Your Account
Head to tote.tools and sign up with your email or Google account. Your account keeps your saved products synced across all your devices.
2. Install the Chrome Extension
The browser extension is the fastest way to save products. Install it from the Chrome Web Store, then sign in with the same account you just created.
See the Chrome Extension guide for detailed setup instructions.
3. Save Your First Product
Navigate to any product page — a pair of shoes, a piece of furniture, a kitchen gadget — and click the Tote extension icon in your toolbar. Choose a collection (or use the default one) and the product is saved instantly.
Tote automatically captures the product name, image, price, and link back to the original page.
4. Organize with Collections
Collections are folders for your saved products. You might create one for "Living Room Furniture", another for "Gift Ideas", and another for "Wardrobe". Create as many as you need.
Learn more in the Collections guide.
5. Keep Shopping
As you browse different stores, keep saving products to Tote. Everything stays in one place regardless of which store it came from. Come back anytime to review, compare, or buy.
Tip:You can also right-click any product page and select "Save to Tote" from the context menu — no need to open the extension popup.
Next Steps
- Collections — organize products into groups
- Slots — subdivide collections for more detail
- Selections & Budgets — pick favorites and track spending
- Sharing — collaborate on wishlists with others
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tote free?
Yes. Tote is free to use — create an account, install the extension, and start saving products at no cost.
What stores does Tote work with?
Tote works with virtually any online store. It reads standard product metadata (images, titles, prices) from the page, so it works on Amazon, IKEA, Etsy, Zara, small boutiques, and everything in between.
Do I need the Chrome extension?
No. The extension makes saving products faster (one click), but you can also add products manually by pasting a URL in the web app. See Adding Links for details.
Does Tote work on my phone?
The Tote web app works on any device with a browser. The Chrome extension is desktop-only, but you can add links manually from your phone by pasting product URLs.