better-home

A minimal, delightful new-tab replacement with tasks, quick links, and a mood calendar.

Transform your new tab into a productivity hub that's both beautiful and functional. Better Home is a lightweight, privacy-focused Chrome extension that replaces your default new tab with a clean, customizable dashboard. WHAT YOU GET 1. Tasks Widget Keep track of what matters with a simple, elegant to-do list. Add tasks, check them off when complete, and delete what you no longer need. All your tasks are saved locally and persist across browser sessions. 2. Quick Links Access your favorite websites instantly. Add custom bookmarks with automatically fetched favicons for a polished look. No more hunting through bookmarks folders - your most-visited sites are always one click away. 3. Mood Calendar Track your daily emotions throughout the year with a beautifully designed, color-coded calendar. Features include: - Full year 2026 view with smooth animations - Toggle between quadrimester and full-year layouts - Optional day numbers display - Add personal notes to any day - Visual mood tracking with intuitive color coding PRIVACY FIRST Better Home respects your privacy. All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage API. No external servers, no tracking, no data collection. What happens in your browser stays in your browser. CUSTOMIZE YOUR WAY Take full control through the extension popup menu: - Enable or disable any widget to suit your workflow - Create your perfect minimalist or feature-rich home page - Backup and restore your data as JSON files - Transfer your settings between devices easily TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE Built with modern web technologies for speed and reliability: - React 19 for smooth, responsive interactions - TypeScript for robust, error-free code - Vite for lightning-fast performance - shadcn/ui components for beautiful design - TailwindCSS for pixel-perfect styling - Framer Motion for delightful animations RESPONSIVE DESIGN Works seamlessly on any screen size - from ultrawide monitors to compact laptops. The layout intelligently adapts to your display for the best experience. PERFECT FOR - Students organizing assignments and study schedules - Professionals managing daily tasks and frequently accessed tools - Anyone tracking their mental health and emotional wellbeing - Minimalists who want a clean, distraction-free browser experience - Power users who value customization and data ownership WHY BETTER HOME? Unlike bloated new tab extensions filled with ads, widgets you never use, and privacy concerns, Better Home gives you exactly what you need and nothing more. It's fast, focused, and completely free and open source. SUPPORT & CONTRIBUTING Better Home is open source and actively maintained. Found a bug? Have a feature idea? Visit our GitHub repository (https://github.com/SatyamVyas04/better-home) to report issues or contribute to development. No subscriptions. No accounts. No nonsense. Just a better home for your browser. Made with care by @SatyamVyas04