Mindful Instagram

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# Chrome Web Store Listing — Mindful Instagram

## Name
Mindful Instagram

## Short Description (132 char max)
Reclaim your attention. Block the feed, keep your DMs. 3 daily uses, auto-off timers, Focus Lock, and a 1-minute breathing exercise.

## Detailed Description

**Stop scrolling. Start living.**

Mindful Instagram transforms Instagram from an attention trap into a communication tool. It blocks the addictive parts — Reels, Explore, Search — while keeping what actually matters: your direct messages.

**How it works:**

When you open Instagram, instead of the endless feed, you see an inspirational quote and a direct link to your messages. That's it. No temptation, no "just one more scroll."

**Key features:**

• 3 daily toggle uses — Temporarily enable Home Feed, Stories, or Notifications with a built-in limit of 3 uses per day. Once you've used them, they lock until tomorrow.

• 5-second cooldown — Every time you toggle something on, a 5-second pause gives you time to reconsider. Small friction, big impact.

• 10/20-minute auto-off timers — A gentle reminder at 10 minutes, then automatic shut-off at 20 minutes. No more "I'll just check for a minute" turning into an hour.

• Focus Lock — The nuclear option. Locks all controls for 24 hours. Cannot be reversed. For days when you need maximum discipline.

• 1-minute guided meditation — A breathing exercise with a petal animation and progress timer. Center yourself before deciding to scroll.

• Real DM notifications — See who messaged you right on the overlay. One click to open your inbox without touching the feed.

• Elegant, distraction-free design — Inspired by Teenage Engineering hardware. No flashy UI, no dark patterns. Just a calm, beige interface that respects your attention.

**What's always blocked:**
Reels, Explore, Search — permanently hidden. No toggles, no exceptions.

**What's always available:**
Messages, Create, Profile — always accessible. Instagram is still useful for communication and sharing.

**What's controllable:**
Home Feed, Stories, Notifications — toggle on/off with daily usage limits and automatic timers.

**Privacy:** This extension runs entirely in your browser. No data is collected, no analytics, no servers. Your settings sync via Chrome's built-in storage. That's it.

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## Category
Productivity

## Language
English

## Tags 
instagram, focus, productivity, mindfulness, digital-wellbeing