Stop mindless scrolling! Start every YouTube Session with Purpose, Limit Addictive Shorts, & Stay accountable with Smart Reminders.

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
December 9, 2024
Size
640KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Alarms
Tabs
Scripting
ContextMenus
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YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager Extension

Struggling with endless scrolling?
This extension is designed to encourage purposeful viewing, it helps you stay focused. Ready to take control of your screen time?

How It Works
1. Install the extension in Chrome.
2. Set Preferences: Decide your purpose, viewing limits, and other settings.
3. Accountability Partner (Optional): Add someone to receive updates about your viewing activity.
4. Start Watching: Get a prompt to declare your purpose before diving into YouTube.
5. Stay Notified: Receive reminders when you exceed limits or stray from your intended goals.

Key Features of YT MINDFUL: Shorts &Time Manger
• Purpose-Driven Viewing
- Decide your reason for watching videos before you start.
- Select a category for your YouTube activities, such as learning or entertainment.
- Stay focused and aligned with your goals while using YouTube.

• Shorts Management
- Set daily time limits for YouTube Shorts.
- Add \"cooling-off\" breaks to avoid endless scrolling.
- Take control of your Shorts viewing habits to save time.

• Accountability System
- Add an accountability partner to help you stick to your goals.
- Automatically send activity updates via email to your partner.
- Keep track of your productive or unproductive patterns together.

• Customizable Controls
- Adjust viewing limits to match your preferences.
- Personalize restriction periods based on your schedule.
- Change settings anytime to suit your needs.

Who Is This Extension For?
• Students: Manage time effectively between studying and entertainment.
• Professionals: Balance work and relaxation without distractions.
• Habit Builders: Develop healthier YouTube habits over time.
• Parents: Monitor and guide your child’s YouTube usage.
• Everyone: Reduce unproductive viewing and focus on what matters most.


Privacy & Security
• No Unnecessary Data Collection: Your preferences and activities stay private.
• Secure Email Notifications: Emails are only sent to the accountability partner you choose.
• Local Storage Only: All data is stored securely on your device.
• No Ads or Tracking: Your focus won’t be interrupted by advertisements or third-party trackers.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager 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 YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager 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 YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager 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 YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager 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 YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager 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 YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager extension file

Select and download the YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager 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 YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager 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 YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager 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 YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager 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 YT Mindful: Shorts & Time Manager extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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