Connections Buddy

Connections Buddy is a minimal, elegant companion tool for the New York Times Connections game on desktop. Plan your guesses with confidence without cluttering your board. Color-code tiles with responsive category underlines (Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple) that stay attached to words even when you shuffle the puzzle. Key Features: • Four-Color Underlines: Tag tiles with official category colors. Tiles dynamically adjust to show one, two, three, or all four colors as equal bars. • Shuffle Resilient: Unlike generic drawing tools, your notes stay attached to the actual words through every shuffle and board resize. • Tactile Floating Toolbar: Seamlessly switch between the Mark tool, Pointer mode, and Eraser with a draggable, minimal toolbar. • Full Undo & Redo: Never lose your notes. Step backwards or forwards through your markings with one click or standard keyboard shortcuts. • Customizable Sizing: Choose between Small (100%), Standard (125%), and Large (150%) scaling to match your screen resolution and visual comfort. • Quick Toggle & Shortcuts: Press H (or click the extension icon) to toggle on/off instantly. Use keys 1–4 to pick colors, and [ / ] to resize anytime. • No Spoilers or Cheats: Zero unsolicited hints, difficulty ratings, or automated solvers. Just an honest, beautiful scratchpad for your own brain. How to Use: 1. Open the NYT Connections game on desktop. 2. Select your category color from the floating toolbar or press keys 1, 2, 3, or 4. 3. Click any card to apply or toggle a color underline. 4. Switch to the Pointer tool (or press Escape) when you're ready to submit your guess. 5. Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar to switch sizes or temporarily toggle the buddy on/off. Privacy & Permissions: Connections Buddy operates 100% locally in your browser. It does not collect, transmit, or share any personal data or browsing activity.