Detects rapid tab switching and opens a short breathing reset to protect deep work.
Users
3
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0.0 / 5
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#336K
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Version
1.0.0
updated 19 May 2026
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About Tab Oscillating Blocker
Tab Oscillating Blocker is a local-first focus-assistance Chrome extension. It detects whether a user is frequently switching tabs within a short period. When the switching behavior exceeds a local threshold, the extension opens a full-screen breathing reset page on the current tab, interrupting unconscious attention fluctuations with a short countdown and breathing guidance.
All settings, ignored sites, work periods, and reset statistics are stored on the user's local machine in `chrome.storage.local`. No account is required, and no data is uploaded to a server.
Core Features:
- Detects frequent tab switching using a sliding time window.
- Opens a full-screen breathing reset page upon triggering.
- Provides today's reset count and the local trend for the past 7 days.
- Supports adjusting the trigger count, time window, and breathing lock duration.
- Supports work period control.
- Supports an ignored site list to avoid accidentally blocking frequently used work tools or document sites.
- Minimal permissions: Only uses storage, tabs, and activeTab.
Applicable Scenarios:
- Reduce unconscious switching between work and distraction tabs.
- Add a brief, clear mindfulness pause before attention wanes.
- See your tab-switching patterns without relying on cloud tracking.