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A Chrome extension to help you focus on your tasks by restricting browsing to selected focus sites.
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"No More Distractions" is the main motive of Monk Focus.
I built a simple browser extension to help you stay focused on what truly matters, your tasks.
Here’s how it works:
You create a Focus Sites List, and the extension only allows access to those websites. If you try to open anything outside your list, bam, it’s blocked. That’s it. No distractions. Just focus.
Why did I make this?
Because I saw that people struggles a lot with distractions. Even when we had just 2–3 tabs open for work, we’d somehow find ourselves scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, or some random site from the far corner of the internet.
This browser extension is made to help people stay focused.
First Time Setup:
After installing the extension, follow these steps to get started:
1. Click the extension icon in your Chrome toolbar. Find the icon of Monk Focus and pin it.
2. Add your first focus site: Enter a website like `github.com` and click "Add". If you already have opened a website, you will also get a option "Add to focus". Do this for as many websites as you want to add in "focus sites" list.
3. Enable focus mode: Toggle the "Enable Focus Mode" switch
4. Test it: Try visiting a site not in your focus list to see the blocking message
Understanding the Interface:
The extension popup is divided into several sections:
1) Header: Shows current focus mode status
2) Focus Toggle: Main on/off switch for focus mode
3) Timer Section: Set automatic timers for focus sessions
4) Focus Sites: Manage your list of allowed websites
5) Current Tab: Quick actions for the current website
Interface Overview:
1) Status Display
Focus Mode: OFF - Extension is inactive, all sites accessible
Focus Mode: ON - Extension is active, only focus sites accessible
2) Focus Mode Toggle
Green toggle (ON): Focus mode is active
Gray toggle (OFF): Focus mode is inactive
Click to instantly enable/disable focus mode
3) Timer Display
Shows remaining time when a timer is active
Format: `MM:SS` (minutes:seconds)
Appears only when a timer is running
Managing Focus Sites:
1) Adding Sites
There are three ways to add sites to your focus list:
Method 1: Manual Entry
1. Type the website domain in the "Enter website" field
2. Examples: `github.com`, `stackoverflow.com`, `docs.google.com`
3. Click the "Add" button
Method 2: Current Tab
1. Navigate to the website you want to add
2. Open the extension popup
3. Click "Add to Focus" in the Current Tab section
Method 3: Quick Add
1. Copy a URL from anywhere
2. Paste just the domain part into the input field
3. The extension will automatically clean the URL
2) Removing Sites
1. Find the site in your focus sites list
2. Click the red "Remove" button next to it
3. The site will be immediately removed from your focus list
3) Site Format Guidelines
Correct: `github.com`, `stackoverflow.com`, `youtube.com`
Incorrect: `https://github.com`, `www.github.com`, `github.com/user`
The extension automatically removes `www.` and protocols
Only enter the main domain, not specific pages or paths
Using Focus Mode:
Enabling Focus Mode
1. Click the toggle switch in the popup
2. The status will change to "Focus Mode: ON"
3. You can now only access sites in your focus list
What Happens When Focus Mode is Active
Allowed sites: Load normally, no restrictions
Blocked sites: Show a full-screen blocking message
Special pages: Chrome settings, extensions page, etc. are not blocked
The Blocking Screen
When you visit a non-focus site, you'll see:
Large target emoji(🎯) and "You are in Focus Mode" message
Explanation: Why the site is blocked
Go Back button: Returns to the previous page
Close Tab button: Closes the current tab
Disabling Focus Mode
1. Click the extension icon
2. Toggle the switch to OFF
3. All websites become accessible again (But you might need to reload)
Timer Functionality:
Setting a Timer
1. Enter the number of minutes (1-480, default: 25)
2. Click "Set Timer"
3. Focus mode will automatically enable if it's not already on
4. The timer display will show the countdown
Timer Behavior
Automatic activation: Setting a timer enables focus mode
Live countdown: Updates every second in the popup
Auto-disable: Focus mode turns off when timer reaches 0:00
Persistent: Timer continues even if you close the popup
Managing Active Timers
View remaining time: Open the popup to see the countdown
Clear timer: Click the "Clear" button to stop early
Extend timer: Set a new timer to replace the current one
Timer Notifications
When the timer expires, focus mode automatically disables
You'll receive a browser notification (if permissions allow)
The blocking screen will disappear from any open tab
Advanced Features:
Current Tab Integration
Real-time detection: Shows the current website's domain
Smart button states:
Add to Focus - Site not in focus list
Already Added - Site is in focus list (button disabled)
One-click adding: Instantly add the current site to focus list
Storage and Persistence
Local storage: All data stays on your computer
Session persistence: Settings survive browser restarts
No cloud sync: Data doesn't sync between devices
Domain Matching
The extension uses flexible domain matching:
- `github.com` matches `github.com`, `api.github.com`, `gist.github.com`
- `google.com` matches `google.com`, `docs.google.com`, `drive.google.com`
- Subdomains are automatically included
Best Practices
Effective Focus Lists
Keep it small: 1-4 sites work best for focused sessions
Task-specific: Create different lists for different types of work
Essential only: Only include sites you absolutely need
Timer Usage
Pomodoro Technique: Try 25-minute focused sessions
Break intervals: Use 5-15 minute breaks between sessions
Gradual increase: Start with shorter sessions and build up
Workflow Integration
1. Morning setup: Add sites needed for today's tasks
2. Session start: Enable focus mode and set timer
3. Work period: Stay on focus sites only
4. Break time: Disable focus mode for breaks
5. Session end: Review and adjust focus list for next session
Common Focus Site Categories
Development: `github.com`, `stackoverflow.com`, `docs.microsoft.com`
Writing: `docs.google.com`, `notion.so`, `grammarly.com`
Research `scholar.google.com`, `wikipedia.org`, `arxiv.org`
Communication: `slack.com`, `teams.microsoft.com`, `zoom.us`
Troubleshooting
1) Extension Not Blocking Sites
Possible causes and solutions:
Focus mode is disabled → Check the toggle switch
Site is in focus list → Remove it if it shouldn't be there
Browser cache → Refresh the page or restart Chrome
Extension error → Reload the extension from chrome://extensions/
2) Timer Not Working
Common issues:
Invalid time entered → Use whole numbers between 1-480
Focus mode disabled → Timer automatically enables focus mode
Browser notifications blocked → Check Chrome notification settings
3) Sites Loading Slowly
Performance tips:
Keep focus list under 10 sites
Remove unused sites from the list
Restart Chrome if performance degrades
4) Popup Not Opening
Troubleshooting steps:
1. Check if extension is enabled in chrome://extensions/
2. Look for error messages in the extension details
3. Try reloading the extension
4. Restart Chrome browser
5) Blocking Screen Not Appearing
Possible solutions:
Refresh the page after enabling focus mode
Check if the site domain is correctly formatted
Verify the site isn't in your focus list
Try opening the site in a new tab
6) Data Loss Prevention
Regular backups: Note down your focus sites list
Export settings: Copy your focus list to a text file
Multiple devices: Manually sync lists between computers
7) Keyboard Shortcuts
While the extension doesn't have built-in keyboard shortcuts, you can:
Use `Ctrl+Shift+E` to open Chrome extensions page
Use `Alt+D` to focus the address bar for quick navigation
-se `Ctrl+W` to close blocked tabs quickly
Privacy and Security
Local only: No data sent to external servers
Minimal permissions: Only accesses current tab URL
No tracking: Extension doesn't track your browsing habits
Open source: All code is visible and auditable
Updates and Maintenance
Manual updates: Download new versions when available
Settings preservation: Updates won't delete your focus sites
Backup recommended: Save your focus list before major updates
This manual covers all aspects of using the Focus Mode Extension effectively. For additional support or feature requests, refer to the installation guide or contact the developer i.e. [email protected]
Latest reviews
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