Tab Sniper

A Chrome extension that helps you stay focused by blocking distracting websites during your focus sessions. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to maintain productivity. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/tab-sniper/ehdaobjgkeigecnmmdokmbkgkclnlgop

Features

• Focus Timer: Set custom focus sessions with a countdown timer
• Website Blocking: Block distracting websites during focus sessions
• Visual Feedback: Clear visual indicators of focus mode status
• Easy Management: Simple interface to add and remove blocked websites
• Persistent Settings: Your blocked websites list is saved across sessions

How to Use

1. Install the Extension

   • Download from the Chrome Web Store
   • Or load it as an unpacked extension in developer mode

2. Set Up Your Blocked Sites

   • Add websites you want to block during focus sessions
   • You can add multiple sites to your block list

3. Start a Focus Session

   • Set your desired focus duration
   • Click "Start Focus Mode"
   • The extension will automatically block your specified websites

4. During Focus Mode

   • Blocked websites will be automatically closed if you try to access them
   • The timer will show your remaining focus time
   • You can't modify your block list during a focus session

🔧 Development

Technical Details

• Built with vanilla JavaScript
• Uses Chrome Extension APIs
• Implements Chrome Storage for persistence
• Features responsive design

Future Developments

• Mini-game feature to make focus sessions more engaging
• Statistics tracking for focus sessions and productivity
• Custom themes and visual customization options
• Integration with popular productivity tools
• Mobile companion app for cross-device synchronization

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues and enhancement requests! OG Developers: Likitha Nanduri, Parikshith Venkataraghavan, and Abhigna Nimmagadda

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.