A simple extension that opens a new tab with a daily task to complete.
Today's Task Extension
Reason? Our goal setting abilities are a lot enhanced than our goal completing environments. The conflict between this results in a tension between what we want to do and what we can do.
Enter Today's Task!
Today's Task chrome extension solves the very particular problem of this conflict. Today's Task will allow you to conquer more projects by focussing on one task per day.
Remember - less is more.
Today's Task aims to help users conquer more projects through a more focused approach.
🚀 Features:
✅ Today's Task
- This page will show you your Today's Task to complete
- A task will be randomly picked for you - but you can also shuffle task
✅ Task Chain
- Gamify your TODO tasks
- Everyday you complete a task the task chain will change the color and increment the counter
- This is to encourage you and keep you accountable
✅ Update Tasks
- Use this page to add your list of tasks or delete any tasks
- You can shuffle your Today's Task from this page too
✅ Shuffle Tasks:
- If you don't like today's task you can use \"Shuffle\" task to update today's task
- If you complete today's task and want to do more you can use this feature for it too
✅ Theme
- You can switch between light and dark theme
✅ Disable for 2 hours
- Use this option if you want to see normal chrome new tab instead of this extension
- This is especially handy when you don't want to show your tasks in meetings
Footnote: This app is aimed towards a very niche folks like me with ADHD who I think might find this app invaluable.
Update 1.2.4 release notes:
- Added snooze feature - 1 week, 1 month, 1 year
- Added helpful tooltips
- Improved shuffle functionality
Update 1.2.0 release notes:
- Complete UI/UX redesign
- And a lot of bug fixes
Update 1.1.8 release notes:
- All tasks are now recurring - yay!
- Some minor bug fixes
Update 1.1.6 release notes:
- Had to remove sync on multiple devices support due to chrome storage limitations
- More storage space now available with local storage (unique data per device)
Update 1.1.4 release notes:
- You can now conveniently shuffle tasks directly from the Today Task page.
- In addition to marking today's tasks as done, you can now mark any task as completed and receive credit for your achievements.
- Export all your tasks and task-chain for your reference
- Various bug fixes
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Today's Task extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Today's Task extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install Today's Task extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Today's Task extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Today's Task extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Today's Task extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the Today's Task Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Today's Task extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Today's Task extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Today's Task extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Today's Task extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download Today's Task extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Today's Task extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the Today's Task extension file
Select and download the Today's Task extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Today's Task extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Today's Task extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Today's Task extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Today's Task extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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