Inspiration
We often find ourselves visiting websites like YouTube when we are supposed to focus on tasks such as researching for essays. This results in spending more time than necessary and decreases our productivity. To tackle this issue, we plan to create a Chrome extension that serves as a barrier against distractions, similar to the Forest app on mobile devices.
What it does
Users can start a focus session, and if they visit a blacklisted website or end the session prematurely, their focus pet will become sad. Conversely, the pet’s mood improves when the user completes a sufficiently long session (at least 25 minutes, following the Pomodoro technique).
How we built it
We built the extension using Manifest V3, primarily using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. For the AI interactive feature, we utilize OpenAI, as it is widely used and well-trained for various tasks.
Challenges we ran into
Since this is our first time developing a Chrome extension, we were initially unfamiliar with the process and unsure about how everything flows. It took us some time to get acquainted with the tools and structure.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We completed the core features on schedule and were able to debug them in a timely manner. We even considered adding an additional advanced feature integrated with AI to make the extension more engaging.
What we learned
We learned not only how to develop a Chrome extension but also, more importantly, how to manage stress while coding under tight deadlines.
What's next for Don't Kill Me
We aim to add more interactive features to make Don't Kill Me stand out among other focus apps and extensions.
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