Friction_MA

Friction_MA introduces deliberate pauses before distracting sites — the space between impulse and action.

● OverviewFriction_MA is a browser extension that inserts a waiting page before you access specified domains — such as social media or video platforms — giving you a moment to reconsider whether the visit is truly necessary.To unlock access, simply stay on the waiting page for the configured number of seconds. Switching to another tab resets the timer. This small friction discourages impulsive browsing and helps you access sites only when you genuinely need to.The extension also combines site blocking with a built-in Pomodoro timer, letting you manage focus and rest autonomously.All data is stored locally in your browser. ● How to use (Standard) Specify the domains of sites that distract you. X and YouTube are registered by default. You can add or remove sites as needed. When you try to access a registered site, you will be redirected to a waiting page. If you realize the visit was impulsive or purposeless, simply close the tab and reclaim that time. If the visit is genuinely necessary, you can unlock access. Press the unlock button and wait for the configured number of seconds (default: 30 seconds) to unlock. After unlocking, you can access blocked sites freely for the configured duration (default: 15 minutes). Once the time expires, the lock is automatically re-applied. You can also control when blocking is active by specifying days of the week and time ranges — for example, enabling it only during work hours. ● How to use (Pomodoro Timer) Open the Pomodoro timer from the extension's management screen. Look for the 🍅 icon in the upper right corner. Set your focus time, break time, and number of rounds. 25 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of break is recommended. During focus time, access to blocked sites is restricted. During break time, all sites are freely accessible. This allows you to switch between focus and rest autonomously.