> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://alexandria.enhe.social/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://alexandria.enhe.social/features/settings.md).

# Settings

The Settings view is accessible from the ⚙️ icon in the bottom-left corner of the main menu footer. It provides controls that apply across the entire extension.

## Theme

Alexandria supports three theme modes:

* **System** (default) — Follows your operating system's light/dark preference automatically.
* **Light** — Forces light mode regardless of OS setting.
* **Dark** — Forces dark mode regardless of OS setting.

Your theme choice is saved via `chrome.storage.sync` and syncs across all devices where you're signed in. The setting takes effect immediately — no restart required.

## Shelf Badge

An opt-in toggle that displays the number of items on your [Read Later Shelf](broken://pages/d53beffefde658d91283be7b863b68a21bd7d6dc) as a badge on the Alexandria toolbar icon. When enabled, the badge shows your current item count and disappears when the shelf is empty. Disabled by default.

This setting syncs across devices. The badge is managed by Alexandria's background service worker, so it stays current even when the popup is closed.

## Language

Displays the active browser locale that Alexandria is using for its interface. This is read-only — Alexandria follows your browser's language setting automatically. See [Getting Started](broken://pages/c28c28907bc3c2f66468d11b900bd14131a8e8ae) for the list of supported languages.

## Version

Displays the current extension version.


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