Distil

Minimal new tab for focused minds. Research papers, news, notes.

treamline Your Workflow with Distil: The Minimalist New Tab Dashboard Tired of cluttered, distracting new tab pages that interrupt your focus? Reclaim your browser and elevate your productivity with Distil, the essential Chrome extension designed to simplify your workspace and sharpen your concentration. Distil replaces your default new tab screen with a beautifully organized, glassmorphic productivity command center. Stop jumping between tabs just to manage your time, check the news, or find inspiration—Distil brings everything you need together in one elegant interface. What Distil Does for You: Distil consolidates crucial information into a single, cohesive view, keeping you focused on what matters. Curated Research & News Feed: Instantly access a personalized selection of information directly on your new tab. Stay at the forefront of scientific research with an integrated arXiv feed (e.g., scan papers in Cosmology, High Energy Physics, Galaxies, and Instrumentation), and effortlessly switch tabs to view top stories from other sources like Hacker News (HN) or Google News. (Image Clue: The main section in image_5.png clearly displays 'PAPERS' with categorized arXiv entries). Built-in Productivity (Focus) Timer: Improve your concentration and time management with an integrated Pomodoro-style focus timer. Easily set your focus blocks (as seen at '25:00 FOCUS' in image_5.png), and keep yourself on track throughout the day without leaving your active tab. Essential Context at a Glance: Begin your day with a clear, personalized greeting (e.g., 'GOOD EVENING, ALEX') and a powerful digital clock and date readout (e.g., '11:32 PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026'). Never lose track of time or your schedule. Integrated Local Weather: Make informed plans with instant access to your local conditions. The minimalist weather widget (as seen in Kingston, CA in image_5.png) provides accurate, real-time temperature and weather descriptions. Visual Inspiration: Frame your workspace with beautiful imagery. Distil integrates the NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) as your background, complete with a descriptive title and info card (e.g., the Shapley 1 Nebula card in image_5.png), offering a daily dose of wonder. Why You Should Install Distil: Eliminate Digital Clutter: Transform a chaotic default new tab into a purposeful, organized home screen. Reduce mental fatigue and regain clarity. Boost Focus & Time Management: The integrated focus timer encourages structured working habits and combats procrastination without requiring external tools. Optimize Information Discovery: Stay current with scientific breakthroughs and tech news more efficiently. Instead of manually checking multiple sites, relevant headlines are presented to you instantly, making casual scanning productive. Aesthetic, Glassmorphic Design: Enjoy a modern, minimal aesthetic that looks professional and clean, enhancing your overall browsing experience. Reclaim Your Browsing Experience: Turn a space often filled with unwanted suggestions into a personal toolkit tailored to help you succeed. Stop context-switching and start concentrating. Install Distil today and create a new tab experience that works for you.