LinkedIn Distraction Blocker

Google Chrome extension that removes all the distractions within LinkedIn so you can focus on you.

Here I'll explain how I developed the application
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Description

The LinkedIn Distraction Blocker is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your LinkedIn browsing experience by removing unwanted elements from the platform. This extension specifically targets and removes the feed, news section, and various modules, providing a cleaner interface for users who want to focus on essential content.

Features

• Remove Main Feed: Eliminates the main feed section on the LinkedIn feed page to reduce clutter.
• Hide News Section: Automatically removes the news module that can be distracting for users.
• Clear My Network: Clears out the "My Network" suggestions for a more streamlined view.
• Profile Section Management: Retains essential profile information while removing unnecessary elements from the profile page.

How It Works

• The extension identifies the current URL and selectively removes specific elements based on the page context:
  • On the Home Feed page, it removes the main feed, news section, and footer.
  • On the My Network page, it removes suggestion modules.
  • On Profile pages, it keeps the essential profile information while removing other sections.

Code Overview

• Immediate Removal: The extension removes unwanted elements as soon as it runs.
• Dynamic Updates: It continuously checks for elements every 100 milliseconds, ensuring that even dynamically loaded content is addressed.

Installation

1. Download the latest version of the extension.
2. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/.
3. Enable Developer mode in the top right corner.
4. Click on Load unpacked and select the extension's folder.
5. The extension will now appear in your list of installed extensions.

Usage

After installation, the LinkedIn Feed Blocker will automatically remove the specified elements, providing you with a cleaner LinkedIn experience.

Contributing

If you would like to contribute to this project, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

Used Links

1. Custom Scrollbar Example https://www.w3schools.com/howto/tryit.asp?filename=tryhow_css_custom_scrollbar

2. CSS Object Overflow Example https://www.w3schools.com/css/tryit.asp?filename=trycss_overflow_intro

3. Exmple Prototype Creation for Distraction Table Overview https://codepen.io/Olibaba02/pen/raBOGwx

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.