Home by si4k

A beautiful, high-performance, and feature-rich new tab override extension for Google Chrome.

Home by si4k — The Ultimate Developer & Productivity New Tab Transform your new tab into an ultra-fast, distraction-free workspace tailored for developers, creators, and power users. Home replaces the generic browser start page with an elegant, modern dashboard that unifies instant search, native bookmarks, interactive sticky notes, a command- line terminal, and an expandable ecosystem of micro- frontend widgets. Everything runs 100% locally in your browser. No accounts, no subscriptions, no tracking, and zero telemetry. ──────────────────────────────────────────── ✨ WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 2.3.0 ──────────────────────────────────────────── • Discover & Install Widgets Store: Browse, search, and one-click install community widgets directly from the official repository or load local .homewidget packages. • 12 Built-in Micro-Frontends: Instant access to Tech Pulse (Hacker News), Markdown Scratchpad, Crypto Pulse, Ambient Sound Synthesizer, Habit Grid, World Clock & Overlap Planner, Live Weather, Dev Regex/Epoch Tools, and more. • Puff Terminal CLI: Launch a fast, keyboard-first developer terminal (`~` or `Alt+T`) with commands for installing widgets, running live lookups, and toggling tools. • Multi-Placement Widget Engine: Run widgets anywhere — on your central dashboard grid, pinned to the vertical quick bar, in the horizontal dock, or as floating multi-tasking windows. • Upgraded Widget Studio IDE: Multi-file project editor with sandboxed live preview, virtual file system, automated permission detection, and instant . homewidget export. • Performance & Visual Polish: Ultra-smooth glassmorphism, responsive widget grid (supports 50+ simultaneous widgets), and curated typography presets. ──────────────────────────────────────────── 🚀 KEY FEATURES ──────────────────────────────────────────── 🎨 Customizable Workspace • Modern Glassmorphic UI with light, dark, and auto- system themes. • Fine-tune accent colors, background wallpapers, opacity, and grid density. • Choose between analog and digital clock displays with custom typography. • Clean, clutter-free minimalist design built with pure vanilla performance. ⚡ Instant Search & AI Assistant Shortcuts • Quick-switch between Google, DuckDuckGo, Brave, Bing, and custom engines. • Integrated AI shortcuts with support for custom API endpoints and web prompts. • Fast search history, query suggestions, and instant keyboard focus. 📂 Native Chrome & Firefox Bookmarks • Zero-friction integration with your browser’s existing bookmarks hierarchy. • Visual folder tree navigation and one-click access to pinned favorites. • Clean, responsive bookmark bar tailored for fast daily navigation. 📝 Sticky Notes & Markdown Scratchpad • Pin draggable, color-coded sticky notes anywhere on your dashboard. • Markdown-ready scratchpad for quick code snippets, meeting logs, and drafts. • Instant local auto-saving so you never lose an idea or clipboard snippet. 🧩 12 Built-in Micro-Frontends & Community Widgets • Tech Pulse: Live Hacker News stories with points, author info, and direct links. • Ambient Flow: Real-time Web Audio synthesizer with Rain, White Noise, Ocean Waves, and Forest ambiance (works offline without external audio files). • Micro Habit Grid: Year-in-pixels daily habit (works offline without external audio files). • Micro Habit Grid: Year-in-pixels daily habit tracking with streak heatmaps. • World Clock & Overlap: Multi-timezone converter with visual business-hour overlap planner. • Live Weather: Real-time temperature, wind speed, and daily forecast via Open-Meteo. • Crypto & Market Pulse: Live BTC, ETH, and SOL market prices with 24h delta badges. • Dev Tools: Instant epoch timestamp converter and live regex testing sandbox. • Pomodoro Timer: Customizable focus intervals with break rings and sound alerts. • GitHub Profile Viewer: Quick lookup for repositories, followers, and public stars. • IPO GMP Tracker: Track upcoming listings, estimated gains, and market trends. 💻 Puff Developer Terminal (`Alt + T` or `~`) • Built-in command shell for power users. • Native commands: `install <widget>`, `hn`, `crypto`, `scratch`, `ambient`, `weather`, `habit`, `calc`, `help`, and more. • Rapid keyboard-driven navigation without ever leaving your home tab. 🛠 In-Browser Widget Studio (Developer IDE) • Build your own micro-frontends with HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript. • Isolated iframe sandbox ensuring bulletproof security and clean state execution. • Built-in manifest editor, virtual file manager, and one-click package exporter. • Clone and modify any of the 12 built-in widget templates with zero setup. ──────────────────────────────────────────── 🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY FIRST ──────────────────────────────────────────── • 100% Offline-First: All notes, habits, settings, and widgets stay strictly on your device. • Zero Analytics: No tracking scripts, no cookies, no telemetry, and no remote data collection. • No Account Required: Install and enjoy immediately — no sign-ups or personal details. • Manifest V3 Compliant: Adheres strictly to modern web and extension security standards. ──────────────────────────────────────────── ⌨ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS ──────────────────────────────────────────── • Alt + T (or `): Toggle Puff Developer Terminal • Alt + S: Open Settings Panel • Alt + N: Create a new Sticky Note • Esc: Close active modals, search overlays, and panels • Type Anywhere: Instant focus to search input (configurable) ──────────────────────────────────────────── 🏁 GETTING STARTED ──────────────────────────────────────────── 1. Click "Add to Chrome". 2. Open a new tab and confirm Home as your new tab page. 3. Open the "Install & Discover Widgets" panel or press `Alt + T` to configure your dream setup!