Built by Researchers,For Researchers

The story behind Notion Highlights and the developer who created it

From Trucker to Tech Creator

Hi, I'm Cameryn Smith (though most people know me as Primal Cam), the indie developer behind Notion Highlights.

My journey to creating this extension started after 7 years on the road as a trucker. While the open road taught me discipline and perseverance, I knew my true passion was in technology and creating solutions that make people's lives better.

I left trucking behind to pursue my dream of building high-quality software products full-time. With 15 years of self-taught and college-honed development experience, I'm now dedicated to creating tools that solve real problems for real people.

Beyond Code

  • 🥊Muay Thai Kickboxing: Where I channel my focus and discipline
  • 💨Premium Cigars: Enjoyed with family during quality time
  • 🚛Former Trucker: 7 years on the road gave me perspective
  • 💻Self-Taught Dev: 15 years of coding experience

Why I Built Notion Highlights

As someone who spends hours researching online—whether it's for coding solutions, business strategies, or personal interests—I found myself constantly frustrated by the friction of saving valuable insights. The constant tab-switching, copying, pasting, and formatting disrupted my flow state.

I created Notion Highlights to solve this exact problem. I wanted a tool that would:

  • Keep me in flow state without breaking concentration
  • Respect privacy by never storing personal data
  • Be truly free to start with no hidden requirements
  • Work seamlessly with the tools I already use (Notion)
  • Handle any content - not just plain text

My Development Philosophy

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Solve Real Problems

Build tools that address genuine user pain points

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Privacy First

Your data belongs to you, always

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Minimal Friction

Get value immediately, no barriers

The Future

Notion Highlights is just the beginning. I'm committed to continuously improving this tool based on user feedback and adding features that genuinely enhance your research workflow. As an indie developer, every user matters, and I read every piece of feedback that comes in.

This isn't just another Chrome extension—it's a solution built from personal frustration and a genuine desire to make research and knowledge management better for everyone.

Ready to Transform Your Research Workflow?

Join me in building better research habits. Try Notion Highlights completely free—no strings attached.