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Potencymate is a Chrome extension based off of the Pomodoro Technique, where you work in hyper-focused sprints of 25 minutes followed by a 5 minute rest interval.

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PotencyMate ⏰

Overview

PotencyMate is a productivity-enhancing Chrome extension designed to help users manage tasks, combat distractions, and improve focus. By following the Pomodoro technique, PotencyMate breaks work into intervals, offering users a structured approach to increase efficiency.

Getting Started

Download the PotencyMate Repository:

Navigate to the PotencyMate GitHub repository. Click on the "Code" button, and select "Download ZIP" to obtain the project files. Enable Developer Mode in Chrome:

Open Google Chrome on your computer. Access Chrome Extensions:

Type chrome://extensions/ into the address bar and press Enter. Enable Developer Mode:

In the top right corner of the Extensions page, toggle the Developer mode switch to the ON position. Load Unpacked Extension:

Click on the Load unpacked button that appears after enabling Developer mode. Select PotencyMate Folder:

Navigate to the folder where you downloaded and extracted the PotencyMate files. Select the folder named PotencyMate and click Select Folder. Installation Confirmation:

PotencyMate is now listed among your installed extensions. Launch PotencyMate:

Access PotencyMate features by clicking on the extension icon in your Chrome toolbar.

Features

  1. Task Management: Create a personalized to-do list within the extension. 📋

  2. Distraction Control: Identify and block distracting websites during work sessions. 🚫

  3. Pomodoro Technique: Work in focused intervals of 25 minutes, followed by a 5-minute break. After four cycles, enjoy a longer 15-20 minute break. ⏲️

Development Challenges

  1. Implementation of the Pomodoro timer. ⏰
  2. Efficient use of cookies instead of LocalStorage. 🍪
  3. Retrieving and notifying users about Pomodoro cycle completion. 📢

Learning Experience

The development process provided insights into Chrome extensions and hands-on DOM manipulation. 🧠

Future Plans for PotencyMate

Transform into a cross-platform application (App Store and Google Play). 📱 Introduce account-based features. 👤 Explore the possibility of a premium plan for enhanced functionality. 💼

Technologies Used

CSS3 🎨 HTML5 📄 JavaScript 🚀

Follow these steps to boost your productivity with PotencyMate and experience a more focused work and study environment.

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Potencymate is a Chrome extension based off of the Pomodoro Technique, where you work in hyper-focused sprints of 25 minutes followed by a 5 minute rest interval.

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