v1.0.0 - Initial Release

Release Notes – Cat Gatekeeper v1.0.0 (Initial Release)

🐱 Cat Gatekeeper A fun & effective Chrome extension to fight procrastination and doomscrolling

Release Date: May 2026 Version: 1.0.0 Type: Initial Public Release

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🚀 What’s New

• Initial full release of the Cat Gatekeeper Chrome extension
• Giant adorable ginger cat overlay appears when you exceed your social media usage limit
• Mandatory cute cat break to help you regain focus and break the doomscrolling cycle

✨ Key Features

• Configurable Usage Limits — Set custom minutes (default: 60) before the cat intervenes
• Break Timer — Adjustable break duration (default: 5 minutes)
• Supported Platforms:
  • X (Twitter)
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Reddit
  • Threads
  • Bluesky
• Smart Time Tracking — Only counts active tab time (pauses when tab is inactive/background)
• Adorable Animations — Sliding ginger cat video + sleeping loop
• Easy Popup Settings — Configure everything directly from the extension icon
• Lightweight & Private — No data collection, runs completely locally

🛠️ Technical Details

• Manifest Version: V3
• Languages: JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Permissions: storage, content scripts on supported social media domains
• Assets: Includes cat video overlays (WebM) and icons

📥 Installation

1. Download the latest source code (or clone the repo)
2. Go to chrome://extensions/
3. Enable Developer mode
4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the folder containing manifest.json
5. Click the cat icon in the toolbar to set your limits

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📋 Changelog

Version | Date | Changes -- | -- | -- 1.0.0 | May 2026 | Initial release

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Original Idea by: konekone2026 Repository: https://github.com/data-analysis-bi/CatGatekeeper Chrome Web Store: Cat Gatekeeper

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Made with ❤️ for people who want to scroll less and live more.

Release Notes – Cat Gatekeeper v1.0.0 (Initial Release) 🐱 Cat Gatekeeper A fun & effective Chrome extension to fight procrastination and doomscrolling Release Date: May 2026 Version: 1.0.0 Type: Initial Public Release

🚀 What’s New

Initial full release of the Cat Gatekeeper Chrome extension
Giant adorable ginger cat overlay appears when you exceed your social media usage limit
Mandatory cute cat break to help you regain focus and break the doomscrolling cycle

✨ Key Features

Configurable Usage Limits — Set custom minutes (default: 60) before the cat intervenes
Break Timer — Adjustable break duration (default: 5 minutes)
Supported Platforms:
X (Twitter)
YouTube
Facebook
Reddit
Threads
Bluesky

Smart Time Tracking — Only counts active tab time (pauses when tab is inactive/background)
Adorable Animations — Sliding ginger cat video + sleeping loop
Easy Popup Settings — Configure everything directly from the extension icon
Lightweight & Private — No data collection, runs completely locally

🛠️ Technical Details

Manifest Version: V3
Languages: JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Permissions: storage, content scripts on supported social media domains
Assets: Includes cat video overlays (WebM) and icons

📥 Installation

Download the latest source code (or clone the repo)
Go to chrome://extensions/
Enable Developer mode
Click "Load unpacked" and select the folder containing manifest.json
Click the cat icon in the toolbar to set your limits

📋 Changelog

VersionDateChanges1.0.0May 2026Initial release

Original Idea by: konekone2026
Repository: https://github.com/data-analysis-bi/CatGatekeeper
Chrome Web Store: Cat Gatekeeper

Made with ❤️ for people who want to scroll less and live more.