A tool to protect your future self from brainrot on the web.

SafeSurf Blocker is a Chrome Extension developed to help users surf the internet more mindfully in a world where attention is constantly under siege.

It blocks access to websites containing harmful, low-effort, or brain-melting content based on a list of predefined keywords. But it doesn’t just block — it speaks to you.

When you try visiting a restricted site:

🗣️ Emily (our AI voice assistant) explains why the page is blocked
🎙️ Then asks you to say:
“I will not search up again.”
🙏 And finally —
You must say: “I’m sorry.” before you're allowed to go back.

It may sound odd, but sometimes reflection and friction are powerful tools for change.

• 🔐 Blocks pages based on dangerous or distracting keywords
• 🎙️ Voice recognition to verify spoken phrases
• 🧠 Promotes self-reflection and accountability
• 📊 View statistics of blocked keyword attempts
• 🗣️ Add/remove keywords using voice commands
• 📢 Emily (powered by Neuphonic) delivers real-time spoken feedback
• 🧾 Modal instructions to help you navigate how to use the voice interface

You can say the following:

• "I will not search up <keyword> again"
  → Unlocks the “Go Back” button

• "I'm sorry"
  → Confirms your reflection and finalises the unlock

• "Can you add <word> to keyword?"
  → Adds a word to the block list

• "Can you delete <word> from the keywords?"
  → Removes a blocked word

1. Clone or download this repository
2. Open chrome://extensions in Google Chrome
3. Enable Developer Mode (top right)
4. Click "Load unpacked"
5. Select the folder containing the extension files
6. Ensure you have internet access — Neuphonic's AI voice requires it

• JavaScript (Vanilla)
• HTML & CSS
• Chrome SpeechRecognition API
• Neuphonic AI Voice
• Firebase Firestore (optional - for storing keyword usage stats)

This extension was created with the belief that the future of the web should protect users — not drain them.

Whether you’re trying to break a habit, reduce distractions, or just stay on track — SafeSurf Blocker offers a gentle intervention when it’s needed most.

It’s not meant to replace therapy, blockers, or real help. It’s just a tool — but it’s made with care, and a little bit of attitude.

• Neuphonic — for the realistic and expressive voice of Emily
• Friends & testers — for not judging me during testing
• My brain — for deciding enough was enough with brainrot

“To the future — a version of it where our minds stay a little sharper.”