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Krobit – Productivity Chrome Extension

2023
Browser Extension
completed

🎯 Impact: Strong user feedback with significantly improved focus during study sessions

Overview

Krobit is a comprehensive productivity browser extension designed to help users regain control over their digital habits and maximize their focus during work and study sessions. The extension combines multiple proven productivity techniques into a seamless, unobtrusive browser experience that works quietly in the background while providing powerful insights and controls.

The project emerged from recognizing the widespread challenge of digital distraction and the need for tools that don't just block websites, but help users understand and improve their browsing habits. Krobit provides detailed analytics while implementing practical intervention strategies that users can customize to fit their specific workflow needs.

Technologies Used

Chrome Extension APIJavaScriptTime TrackingUI/UX DesignLocal StorageAnalytics

Key Features

Pomodoro timer with customizable work/break intervals
Website blacklisting and time-limit controls
Detailed time tracking and usage analytics
Focus session management
Daily and weekly productivity reports
Customizable productivity goals
Clean, minimal interface design
Notification system for break reminders

Challenges & Solutions

Browser extension API limitations and permissions
Creating non-intrusive but effective intervention mechanisms
Implementing accurate time tracking across browser tabs
Designing intuitive settings for complex productivity features
Balancing functionality with performance impact

Key Learnings

Chrome Extension development architecture
Browser API integration and limitations
User behavior analysis and intervention design
Local data storage and privacy considerations
Extension performance optimization