Carpal Cat

About

Carpal Cat: Your Virtual Companion for Hand Health 🐾

Stop wrist strain, collect cute cats, and turn preventative care into a game! 🐱✨

Long hours at the computer can be a real pain—literally. Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are serious risks for office workers, gamers, and students. But let's be honest: traditional stretch reminder apps are boring and easy to ignore.

Enter Carpal Cat. 💖

Carpal Cat isn't just a timer; it’s an adorable virtual companion that lives in your browser and ensures you take care of your paws. By gamifying necessary hand and wrist exercises, we turn a mundane health routine into a delightful, rewarding experience that you won't want to snooze.


=== Key Features ===

🐱 Your Adorable Desk Buddy
Get timely, gentle nudges from an animated cat companion who cares about your well-being. When it appears, you know it's time to pause and stretch!

🎁 NEW! Gamified "Snack Attack" Loot System
Stretching isn't just good for you; it earns you treats for your cat!

* Hit Your Goals: Meeting your daily XP stretch goals unlocks higher tiers of reward boxes.
* Push Your Luck Mechanic: Don't just open the box! Tap repeatedly for a chance to UPGRADE your loot from common "Lil Bites" 🍬 all the way to the legendary "Chicken Bucket" 🍗.

🏆 Collect Them All!
Use your hard-earned XP to unlock new cat variations. From the classic Snow White to rare and mysterious felines, building your collection provides long-term motivation to keep your habits healthy.

💪 Guided Exercise Sessions
No guess work needed. When it's time for a break, Carpal Cat guides you through quick, effective hand and wrist stretches designed by professionals to combat stiffness.

⏰ Smart & Customizable
Set your preferred reminder intervals and define your "working hours" so you only get nudged when you're actually on the clock. Features both Light and Dark modes to match your aesthetic.


=== How It Works ===

1. Install & Work: Add Carpal Cat to Chrome and go about your day.
2. Get Nudged: Your cat companion appears when it's time for a break.
3. Stretch to Earn: Complete the quick guided exercises to earn XP.
4. Open Treats: Crack open loot boxes to reward your cat and grow your collection!


=== Why Carpal Cat? ===

Preventative care only works if you actually do it. By combining proven stretching techniques with the "Tamagotchi effect" of caring for a virtual pet—and the dopamine hit of opening loot boxes—Carpal Cat tricks your brain into enjoying health breaks. It’s not just an extension; it’s a companion that cares!


=== Privacy First ===

Your privacy is paramount. Carpal Cat does not track your browsing history or collect personal data. The extension only requires the minimum permissions necessary to function as a timer and overlay.


Ready to protect your wrists and start your collection? Add Carpal Cat to Chrome today and make health a habit you look forward to! 😻