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A highly customizable Chrome new-tab extension with widgets, animations, media controls, and fully local persistence.

Technology Stack

HTMLCSSJavaScript
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Overview

A personalized browser start page built as a Chrome extension without frameworks or a build step. The project focuses on deep customization, strong local-first UX, and a broad set of utilities including search, bookmarks, notes, calendar, media controls, dynamic backgrounds, and dozens of visual effects.

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Documentation

README.md

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Key Features

  • Customizable dashboard with clock, smart search, bookmarks, calendar, todo list, notes, timer, and draggable widgets
  • 32 canvas-based visual effects plus an SVG wave generator with per-effect customization
  • Music player and visualizer integrated with the Chrome Media Session API across browser tabs
  • Rich personalization: fonts, accent color, backgrounds, uploaded media, layout visibility, and component positioning
  • Local-first architecture with import/export settings, no accounts, and no tracking

Project Details

Year2026
TypeBrowser Extension
RoleSolo Developer
StatusActive / Maintaining