Aurora

Your Virtual Guardian Against Online Triggers

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This extension can be used right now. Simply go to the github page, download the release, and unpack the source folder inside of your chrome extensions, these are the links:

https://github.com/You-now-Who/Aurora/releases

https://www.digitbin.com/manually-install-extensions-on-edge-browser/

Inspiration

One of my friends has a distressing reaction to specific words and topics. Due to some past traumatic experience, he would have a panic attack whenever this happened, especially on the internet. The existing solutions simply used a find and replace, and didn't consider the context around such topics. Moreover, it was much harder for him to simply censor these words and move on.

What it does

Aurora is your virtual scouter extension. It scouts the web page for you to identify the potential topics and words that might be a trigger for you. It searches for similar words. You can adjust the intensity of this search method in your browser. Moreover, with one click, you can easily censor these words and topics so that you can still access the webpage without such topics.

How we built it

Using pure JS and Chrome extension API. It was really refreshing to come back to browser-based extensions after a long time. My Blahaj would also like to add that it helped greatly.

We created a seamless user experience by leveraging the power of JavaScript to analyze webpage content and identify trigger words. The Chrome extension API allowed us to interact with the browser and provide users with the ability to adjust search intensity. We focused on simplicity and efficiency to ensure a smooth browsing experience.

Challenges we ran into

I HATED browser development. Its something that I've disliked for a long time. This ********* gave me a chance to challenge myself, move out of my comfort zone and give another good try for extension development. I had a lot of trouble with the service workers and the content scripts, but I managed to solve it towards the end.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

I made chicken pizza! Oh, also, I learnt a lot about chrome extensions.

Despite the challenges and initial dislike for browser development, we're proud of the determination we showed. We pushed through the difficulties and successfully developed a functional extension that can make a positive impact on users' online experiences. And of course, the chicken pizza was a delicious bonus!

What we learned

Through this project, we delved into the intricacies of the Chrome API and gained valuable knowledge about building extensions. We honed our understanding of communication within the Chrome environment, enabling us to create a robust and efficient solution. It was a great learning experience.

What's next for Aurora

Aurora has a bright future ahead! Our next steps involve incorporating AI support to enhance its capability in identifying trigger words and topics accurately. We also plan to explore additional features and improvements based on user feedback. We're committed to refining Aurora and ensuring it becomes a valuable tool for individuals seeking a safer online browsing experience. Stay tuned for the exciting updates!

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