Youtube Distraction Block

Stop losing hours to YouTube rabbit holes. This extension adds a conscious decision point between you and YouTube.

⚡ HOW IT WORKS
When you navigate to YouTube, you're presented with YOUR crucial task and must actively choose: "Start my task" or "Proceed to YouTube for 5 minutes." No harsh blocking - just mindful friction at the right moment.

✅ KEY FEATURES
- Choice Gate - See your crucial task before accessing YouTube
- 5-Minute Timer - Enforced limit with real countdown
- Progressive Warnings - Non-dismissible alerts at 60s, 30s, 15s
- Auto-Redirect - Returns to choice gate when time expires
- Multi-Tab Sync - Timer enforced across all YouTube tabs
- Video Control - Automatically pauses during warnings
- Badge Timer - See remaining time at a glance

🎯 SINGLE PURPOSE
This extension has one function: intercepting YouTube access to present a conscious choice between your task and limited YouTube time. It respects your agency while adding productive friction.

⚙️ SIMPLE SETUP
1. Install extension
2. Set your crucial task in options
3. Protection starts immediately

📊 TECHNICAL APPROACH
Uses Chrome's declarativeNetRequest API for efficient interception and content scripts for timer enforcement. No external servers, no data collection, no tracking.

🔒 PRIVACY FOCUSED
- All data stored locally
- No analytics or tracking
- No external connections
- Open source on GitHub

💡 BASED ON BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Research shows that forced decision points reduce mindless behavior. By requiring conscious choice, this extension transforms passive habits into deliberate decisions.

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Transform YouTube from a time sink into a conscious choice. Install now to start making mindful decisions about your time.