Stretch Routine

🔥 Stop Sitting All Day — Your Body Deserves Better Sitting for hours without a break is silently damaging your health. Stretch Routine is a lightweight Chrome extension that sends you gentle, customizable stretch reminders throughout your workday. One click to start, zero configuration needed — just install, set your interval, and let it keep you moving. Whether you are a developer glued to your IDE, a remote worker on endless video calls, or a student cramming for exams, Stretch Routine helps you build the healthy habit of taking regular stretch breaks right from your browser. ✨ Key Features 🕐 Customizable Stretch Intervals — Choose from preset buttons (15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes) or set any custom interval from 1 to 480 minutes. Find the rhythm that works best for your workflow. 🔔 Desktop Notifications — Get clear, non-intrusive desktop notifications when it is time to stretch. Each notification includes a friendly, localized message encouraging you to move. 🎵 Pleasant Chime Alert — A soft, calming chime sound plays with every reminder so you never miss a stretch break, even when you are focused on another window. 💬 In-Page Toast Notification — A sleek, dark-themed toast notification appears directly on your active browser tab. It auto-dismisses after 8 seconds or can be closed manually. No matter what website you are on, the reminder finds you. ⏱ Live Countdown Timer — The popup displays a real-time countdown to your next stretch break, so you always know exactly how much focused work time you have left. 🌗 Light and Dark Mode — The popup automatically adapts to your system theme. Whether you prefer a bright or dark workspace, Stretch Routine looks right at home. 🌍 55 Languages Supported — Fully localized in 55 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, and many more. Every button, label, notification, and message is translated. 🔄 Survives Browser Restarts — Started your workday and restarted Chrome? No problem. Stretch Routine remembers your session and resumes your alarms automatically, picking up right where you left off. ⚡ Lightweight and Fast — No bloat, no background resource drain. Built with vanilla JavaScript and Manifest V3 best practices for minimal memory and CPU usage. 🎯 How It Works Step 1 — Install Stretch Routine from the Chrome Web Store. No account, no sign-up, no configuration required. Step 2 — Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar to open the popup. Step 3 — Choose your preferred stretch interval using the preset buttons (15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes) or enter a custom value between 1 and 480 minutes. Step 4 — Press the green Start Workday button. The status indicator turns green, and the countdown timer begins. Step 5 — When the timer reaches zero, you receive a triple reminder: a desktop notification, a pleasant chime sound, and an in-page toast on your current tab. Stretch, move, breathe — then get back to work. The timer automatically resets for your next break. To stop reminders, simply open the popup and press Stop Workday. Your preferences are saved automatically. 🔒 Privacy and Security Stretch Routine takes your privacy seriously. Here is exactly what the extension does and does not do: • No data collection — The extension does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. Period. • No analytics or tracking — There are no analytics scripts, no telemetry, no usage tracking of any kind. • No external network requests — The extension makes zero network requests. All assets (sounds, fonts, icons) are bundled locally. Nothing is loaded from external servers. • No browsing history access — The extension does not read, monitor, or record your browsing activity. • Fully offline — Works entirely offline after installation. No internet connection needed. Permission explanations: • Storage — Saves your preferences (interval, workday state) locally on your device. • Alarms — Schedules your stretch reminders at the interval you choose. • Notifications — Displays desktop notifications when it is time to stretch. • Offscreen — Plays the chime sound (Manifest V3 service workers cannot play audio directly). • Scripting — Injects the toast notification overlay onto your active tab. • Host permissions — Needed to show the toast on any website you might be viewing during work. 💡 Use Cases • Office Workers — Set a 30-minute interval and get regular reminders to stand up, stretch your back, roll your neck, and rest your eyes. Combat the effects of prolonged sitting. • Software Developers — Deep focus sessions are great, but your body pays the price. Use Stretch Routine to break up marathon coding sessions with quick 2-minute stretch breaks that keep you sharp and prevent repetitive strain injuries. • Remote Workers — Working from home often means even less movement than in an office. Let Stretch Routine be your virtual wellness coach, reminding you to move throughout the day. • Students — Long study sessions and exam prep can leave you stiff and fatigued. Set a 45-minute timer to maintain energy and focus while studying. • Gamers — Extended gaming sessions strain your wrists, neck, and back. Use Stretch Routine to remind yourself to take regular breaks and prevent gaming-related injuries. ⭐ Why Choose Stretch Routine • Truly Zero Configuration — No accounts, no onboarding, no settings pages to configure. Install, click, stretch. It just works. • Triple Reminder System — Desktop notification plus chime sound plus in-page toast means you will never miss a stretch break, no matter how focused you are. • Respects Your Flow — Reminders are gentle and non-blocking. The toast auto-dismisses, the notification stays quietly in your notification center, and the chime is soft. Your work is never interrupted aggressively. • Works Everywhere — The in-page toast appears on any website. Whether you are in Gmail, Google Docs, GitHub, Jira, Slack, or any other web app, the…