AeroAlert - Air Quality Monitor

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AeroAlert - Air Quality Monitor

AeroAlert is a beautiful Chrome extension that displays real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) with a stunning speedometer visualization. Track air quality, compare cities, and protect your health.
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Extended Description
🌟 Welcome to AeroAlert
AeroAlert is a powerful and visually stunning Chrome extension designed to help you monitor air quality in real-time. Whether you're planning your daily commute, organizing outdoor activities, or traveling to new cities, AeroAlert provides you with accurate, up-to-date air quality information that helps you make informed decisions to protect your health and the health of your loved ones.
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🎯 Key Features
📊 Beautiful Speedometer Visualization
AeroAlert features a stunning animated speedometer gauge that displays the current Air Quality Index at a glance. The speedometer arc is color-coded to represent different AQI levels, progressing from green (good) through yellow (moderate), orange (unhealthy for sensitive groups), red (unhealthy), purple (very unhealthy), to maroon (hazardous). The smooth needle animation reflects the current air quality level in real-time, giving you an instant visual indication. Tick marks and labels are positioned at 0, 100, 200, 300, and 500 for easy reference.

🔍 Global City Search
Search for any city worldwide to check its current air quality. The extension is powered by WAQI (World Air Quality Index), providing real-time AQI data for over 10,000 cities across 100+ countries. Pre-loaded with quick access to major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, London, Paris, and many more.

📈 Comprehensive Pollutant Data
Beyond the overall AQI reading, AeroAlert provides detailed information about specific air pollutants:
- PM2.5 - Particulate matter 2.5 micrometers or smaller
- PM10 - Particulate matter 10 micrometers or smaller  
- O₃ (Ozone) - Ground-level ozone concentration
- NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) - NO2 concentration levels

🏆 City Rankings
Discover global air quality rankings with two tabs:
- Most Polluted - See cities with the highest air pollution levels
- Cleanest - Find cities with the best air quality worldwide
Pre-loaded lists include cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Beijing, Dhaka (most polluted) and Stockholm, Wellington, Reykjavik (cleanest).

⚖️ Compare Cities
Side-by-side AQI comparison between any two cities worldwide. See the difference in AQI values and identify which location has better air quality. Perfect for making informed decisions about travel destinations, relocation, or day trips.

⭐ Favorites System
Save frequently checked cities to your favorites list for quick and easy access. Monitor air quality in your home city, workplace, family locations, and travel destinations all in one place. Simply click the heart icon to add or remove cities.

🌤️ Weather Integration
Get a complete picture of current conditions with integrated weather data:
- Temperature - Current temperature
- Wind Speed - Wind speed in km/h
- Humidity - Relative humidity percentage
- Feels Like - Apparent temperature considering wind and humidity

🌓 Dark & Light Mode
Choose your preferred theme with one click. Features include:
- One-click theme toggle button in the header
- Automatic system theme detection (follows your OS preference)
- Theme preference saved automatically
- Smooth transitions between themes

🏥 Health Advisories
Personalized health recommendations based on current AQI levels:
- Good (0-50): "Perfect Air Quality - Enjoy outdoor activities!"
- Moderate (51-100): "Air quality is acceptable. Sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion."
- Unhealthy for Sensitive (101-150): "Children and asthmatics should reduce outdoor exertion."
- Unhealthy (151-200): "Everyone may experience health effects. Avoid outdoor activities."
- Very Unhealthy (201-300): "Health warnings of emergency conditions. Stay indoors."
- Hazardous (301-500): "Emergency alert! Avoid all outdoor exertion. Use air purifier."
📍 Location-Based AQI
Use your device's location to automatically fetch air quality data for your current position. Perfect for travelers arriving in new cities.

🔄 Easy Refresh
One-click refresh button to get the latest AQI data anytime. Data is automatically refreshed each time you open the extension.
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📋 AQI Categories Explained
AeroAlert uses the standard EPA AQI scale:
| AQI Range | Category | Color |
|-----------|----------|-------|
| 0-50 | Good | Green |
| 51-100 | Moderate | Yellow |
| 101-150 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Orange |
| 151-200 | Unhealthy | Red |
| 201-300 | Very Unhealthy | Purple |
| 301-500 | Hazardous | Maroon |
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🔒 Privacy & Security
- No personal data collected or stored externally
- Location data used only with explicit permission
- All data retrieved from trusted public APIs (WAQI & Open-Meteo)
- No cookies or tracking
- Works offline after initial data load
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📡 Data Sources
- Air Quality Index: Powered by WAQI (World Air Quality Index) - the world's largest air quality data network
- Weather Data: Powered by Open-Meteo - open-source weather API
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🌍 Supported Regions
AeroAlert provides data for cities worldwide including:
- Asia: Delhi, Mumbai, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta
- North America: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Mexico City
- Europe: London, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Stockholm
- South America: São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Lima, Bogota
- Africa: Cairo, Lagos, Johannesburg, Nairobi
- Oceania: Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland
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📱 How to Use
1. Search - Type any city name in the search bar
2. Location - Click the location icon for your current position
3. Rankings - View most polluted and cleanest cities
4. Compare - Compare AQI between two cities
5. Favorites - Save cities by clicking the heart icon
6. Theme - Toggle dark/light mode with the sun/moon button
7. Refresh - Click refresh for latest data
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💡 Why Use AeroAlert?
- Protect your health with real-time air quality data
- Plan outdoor activities wisely
- Monitor air quality for respiratory conditions
- Make informed travel decisions
- Keep your family safe from air pollution
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Version 1.0.0 - Initial Release
- Beautiful speedometer AQI visualization
- Global city search & rankings
- Comprehensive pollutant breakdown
- City comparison feature
- Favorites system
- Weather data integration
- Dark & Light theme support
- Health advisories
- Location-based AQI readings
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Install AeroAlert today and breathe easier! 🌿💨