GetDistracted

Google Chrome Productivity Extension

Want to try it?

• Demo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOKyseRUK44&t
• Install: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/getdistracted/nlmpjkfldnlnehidpjkipcpieahigeml/related?authuser=1

Inspiration

• to create a Chrome extension that prevents students from getting distracted by blocking websites
• rewards students (unblocking the website) if they can solve a given math problem

Tech Stack

• HTML/CSS, JavaScript, jQuery

Challenges/Cool things I've learned!

• using Chrome Cookies API to store and retrieve data
• using WebRequest API to block and redirect URL requests
• using promises to handle asynchronous callback functions
• struggled a bit with the design and layout

Shoutout to Jenny for her awesome icon design! Check out her design IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennypan.io/