Micro-Journal

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

Changelog

• May 16, 2026
  description

  Micro-Journal — Your Mindful Work Log
  
  Every time you open a new tab, instead of a search bar, you see a clean prompt: "What are you working on right now?" It takes 5 seconds to answer, and by the end of the day you have a complete, timestamped work log — perfect for stand-ups, timesheets, and personal reflection.
  
  ✍️ Instant Journaling • Beautiful dark-mode interface with a single-purpose text area • Entries are timestamped and saved automatically • Ctrl+Enter shortcut for fast logging • Journal history filtered to today by default — click "Show All" to browse past entries
  
  ⏱ Pomodoro Focus Timer • Built-in 25-minute countdown timer with a visual progress ring • Play, pause, and reset controls • "Log Time" button stamps elapsed minutes directly onto your latest journal entry • Audio + notification alert when the timer completes
  
  📌 Context-Sticky Notes • A floating note widget appears on every web page you visit • Jot a quick note about the page you're reading — it saves to your journal with the page URL • Notes appear in your history with a clickable link badge, so you always know the context
  
  ⏳ Time Tracking • Every entry has an editable duration badge — click to type how many minutes you spent • Use the Pomodoro "Log" button to automatically record focused work time • Durations display as "25m", "1h 30m", etc.
  
  📤 Flexible Export • Download your full journal as a CSV file (Timestamp, Entry, Duration, URL, Source) • Send to Gmail with the CSV attached to an email • Upload directly to Google Drive • Gmail & Drive require a one-time Google OAuth setup via the Settings panel
  
  ⚙️ Configurable • Choose to show the journal on new tabs, from the toolbar icon, or both • Toggle switches in the Settings panel — works exactly how you want it • Google Client ID is configured once in settings (no manifest editing needed)
  
  Privacy First • All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API • No external servers, no analytics, no tracking • Your journal never leaves your machine unless you explicitly export it
  
  Permissions explained: • Storage — Save your journal entries locally • ActiveTab — Enable sticky notes on the current page • Identity — Google login for optional Gmail/Drive export

  Micro-Journal — Your Mindful Work Log
  
  Every time you open a new tab, instead of a search bar, you see a clean prompt: "What are you working on right now?" It takes 5 seconds to answer, and by the end of the day you have a complete, timestamped work log — perfect for stand-ups, timesheets, and personal reflection.
  Micro-Journal — Your Mindful Work Log
  
  Access your work journal three ways: click the toolbar icon for full features, use the floating note widget on any page for quick entries, or expand the widget to see your recent history — no new tab override, just instant access when you need it.
  
  ✍️ Instant Journaling • Beautiful dark-mode interface with a single-purpose text area • Entries are timestamped and saved automatically • Ctrl+Enter shortcut for fast logging • Journal history filtered to today by default — click "Show All" to browse past entries
  
  ⏱️ Pomodoro Focus Timer • Built-in 25-minute countdown timer with a visual progress ring • Play, pause, and reset controls • 'Log Time' button stamps elapsed minutes directly onto your latest journal entry • Audio + notification alert when the timer completes
  
  📌 Context-Sticky Notes • A draggable floating note widget appears on every web page you visit • Repositionable and remembers its position across sessions • Jot a quick note about the page you're reading — it saves to your journal with the page URL • Expand button reveals a dialog with your 20 most recent entries, complete with delete options and a link to the full journal
  
  ⏲️ Time Tracking • Every entry has an editable duration badge — click to type how many minutes you spent • Use the Pomodoro 'Log' button to automatically record focused work time • Durations display as "25m", "1h 30m", etc.
  
  📤 Flexible Export • Download your full journal as a CSV file (Timestamp, Entry, Duration, URL, Source) • Send to Gmail with the CSV attached to an email • Upload directly to Google Drive • Gmail & Drive require a one-time Google OAuth setup via the Settings panel
  
  🎯 Streamlined Access • Open the full journal from the toolbar icon anytime • No new tab override — Chrome's default new tab stays intact • Expandable dialog shows recent entries without leaving your current page • Toggle switches in the Settings panel control your preferences
  
  Privacy First • All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API • No external servers, no analytics, no tracking • Your journal never leaves your machine unless you explicitly export it
  
  Permissions explained: • Storage — Save your journal entries locally • ActiveTab — Enable sticky notes on the current page • Identity — Google login for optional Gmail/Drive export • Alarms & Notifications — Pomodoro timer alerts

• May 16, 2026
  permissions

  storage, activeTab, identity

  storage, activeTab, identity, alarms, notifications

Permissions & access

Permissions

storageactiveTabidentityalarmsnotifications

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