Allows you to block websites based on the text that appears on their pages.

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April 13, 2024
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Defense against Distractions Extension

Hi! It's so easy to distract yourself on the internet and to procrastinate. This extension allows you to choose to block the websites based on the keywords you don't want to see appearing.

There are thousands of video games to play, news stories to read, video content to consume and so on. And often times this is what we do when the project deadline or exams are still far away. It's sometimes a bit hard to force yourself into doing what you need to do.

And distractions are everywhere! Even if you use StayFocusd or Cold Turkey or FocusMe to block some websites by their URLs, you can't block everything. For example even with ChatGPT you could talk about the news or video games if you really don't feel like studying/doing some work.

With this extension, you can block the websites based on words and phrases on their text.

Extension is open sourced:
https://github.com/molodchyk/Defense_against_Distractions.

Changelog

Version 1.1:

-added export/import functionality -added missing translations -bug fix: ChatGPT's stream of text is now properly detected

Version 1.2:

-websites from multiple groups can be applied to a single URL -the page closes automatically after being blocked, timers were removed

Version 1.3:

-keywords values can be increased during locked schedules -keywords can be shuffled during locked schedules -bug fix: keywords can be added again

Version 1.4.1:

increased storage for the website groups
improved error handling regarding storage
bug fix: redirection works as intended
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Defense against Distractions", "description": "__MSG_description__", "version": "1.4.1", "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "storage", "alarms", "downloads" ], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "src/img/icons/icon-16.png", "64": "src/img/icons/icon-64.png", "128": "src/img/icons/icon-128.png" } }, "options_page": "src/options.html", "background": { "service_worker": "src/js/background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["src/js/content.js"] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["src/blocked.html", "src/js/blockedScript.js"], "matches": [""] } ], "icons": { "16": "src/img/icons/icon-16.png", "64": "src/img/icons/icon-64.png", "128": "src/img/icons/icon-128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Defense against Distractions extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Defense against Distractions extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Defense against Distractions 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 Defense against Distractions Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Defense against Distractions 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 Defense against Distractions extension file

Select and download the Defense against Distractions 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 Defense against Distractions 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 Defense against Distractions 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 Defense against Distractions 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 Defense against Distractions extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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