DropKick is a Pomodoro style alternative to StayFocusd. It increases productivity by limiting your access to time-wasting websites.

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0.1.6
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May 12, 2016
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DropKick! Extension

DropKick is a Chrome Extension that helps you create good working habits by limiting the amount of time you spend on time-wasting websites.

It uses the Pomodoro Technique, which works like this:

You have a working interval (say 25 minutes)
Followed by a short break (say 3 minutes)
A break might be include catching up on Facebook or checking Instagram. You are allowed to enjoy yourself! DropKick simply prevents you wasting too much time.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install DropKick! extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install DropKick! 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 DropKick! extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install DropKick! extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download DropKick! extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a DropKick! 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 DropKick! Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the DropKick! extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the DropKick! extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for DropKick! 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 DropKick! 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 DropKick! extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install DropKick! 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 DropKick! extension file

Select and download the DropKick! 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 DropKick! 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 DropKick! 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 DropKick! 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 DropKick! extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Zhxiang Xie (ID: 000000f359b783f8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/12/2018 與StayForcused的差異在於, StayFocused是定義限制一整天在"無生產力"網頁中可以耗多少時間.. DropKick則是定義一個時間區塊, 限制這個區塊內在"無生產力"網頁中可以耗多少時間, 類似紅綠燈吧.. 若區塊30分鐘, 綠燈3分鐘, 紅燈27分鐘.. 好處是, StayFocused若定義一天可看 1小時, 就允許會連續無生產力1小時之久.. 但若用DropKick,也許整天也是1小時, 但會分散開, 在工作步調的管控上較平均 ======= Additional Suggestion @ 2018/2/17 ======= Assume a scenario, set a rule which work for 30 min and play for 3 min. It's fine that I play from 15:00 to 15:03, and then I should wait until 15:33 for the next 3 mins play. But if I play form 15:00 to 15:02:40 (remain 20 sec), and then go back to work for maybe 30 min or an hour. When I finish some work and want to take a break, it remain 20 sec to play.. That like a punishment for who not run out fully play time. :) So it just a suggestion, to recover the play time by the start play time, not by the finish play time. As the same scenario, if I start play from 15:00, the system recover fully 3 min play time at 15:33 (which is 15:00 + 3 min play + 30 min work).

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Emily Haggstrom (ID: 0000008549b4fa79) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/22/2017 This is exactly what I need! Something that starts a timer *automatically* when I visit a time-waster, then *automatically* boots me out when my break time is over, until I have gotten some pre-set amount of work done. I have used a number of timer, website blocking, and pomodoro extensions, and this is the first one that works like I need it to. - Like Strict Workflow, it uses configurable timers to use the Pomodoro technique, but it doesn't rely on me to start my work timer once I'm done with my break. It also doesn't tell me to start a break when my work time is up. I don't need a tool to break my focus and tell me to go play. - Like StayFocused, it locks me out of my timewasters for a set amount of time, but unlike StayFocused, I CAN change the settings, so if I have a sick day, or I need to access a time-waster for some work task, I can still get to it. Great work on this! Is there a mobile version, and a way to link it so I can't cheat by checking Facebook on my phone?

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David Page (ID: 000000d667bd1ea8) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/13/2016 As a serial internet binger, I love this extension. Breaking up surfing into predetermined intervals makes my day much more productive, and keeps me from getting in the mindless surfing mindset.