InterLinked Hackathon Project Story

Inspiration

InterLinked was born from a shared vision to simplify productivity for busy administrators and professionals. Inspired by the common struggle of juggling multiple tasks, deadlines, and platforms, we set out to create a cost-effective digital personal assistant that streamlines task management. Designed to fit seamlessly into daily workflows, InterLinked empowers users to stay organized and focused by automating key tasks like scheduling meetings, sending reminders, generating email summaries, and managing follow-ups for reports, budgets, and forms—all in one intuitive platform.

What it does

InterLinked is a browser extension that serves as an intelligent personal assistant. It enables users to:

Manage tasks directly within the browser through a clean and intuitive sidebar.
Schedule meetings with ease, integrated with tools like Google Calendar.
Automate reminders and follow-ups to stay on top of deadlines.
Track progress and manage chained tasks for streamlined workflows.

How we built it

We developed InterLinked using:

Frontend: React and Tailwind to create a responsive and user-friendly interface.
APIs: Integration with Google Calendar for scheduling and task reminders.
AI Features: Leveraged OpenAI APIs for natural language processing in AI QuickTask.
Storage: Utilized Chrome's storage API to save tasks locally and securely.

Challenges we ran into

API Integration: Ensuring seamless integration with Google Calendar and email services while handling authentication securely was a major challenge.
User Experience: Balancing functionality with simplicity to create a distraction-free, intuitive interface involved significant design iterations.
Time Constraints: With the hackathon's tight schedule, prioritizing essential features while leaving room for future improvements was challenging.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Successfully built a fully functional prototype of InterLinked within the hackathon timeframe.
A clean, intuitive interface that enhances productivity without overwhelming the user.
Positive feedback from mentors and peers on the extension’s potential impact on administrators and professionals.

What we learned

Teamwork and Collaboration: Effective communication and clear task delegation were key to completing the project on time.
API Integration: We gained hands-on experience with Google Calendar APIs and learned best practices for handling secure authentication.
User-Centric Design: Understanding user pain points helped us prioritize features and build a tool that addresses real-world challenges.

What's next for InterLinked

Advanced AI Features: Enhancing AI QuickTask to support more complex task creation and integration with project management tools.
Cross-Platform Support: Expanding InterLinked to other browsers and mobile platforms for wider accessibility.
Team Collaboration Tools: Adding features like shared task lists and real-time updates for team workflows.
User Feedback Integration: Gathering feedback from users to refine and improve functionality and design.
Marketplace Launch: Publishing InterLinked on Chrome Web Store and exploring partnerships with organizations to improve task management efficiency.