Created a custom New Tab productivity dashboard extension that allows embedding iframes, targeting elements with CSS selectors to showcase as widgets, along with numerous other handy features—would appreciate feedback from /r/webdev!

Introducing New Tab Widgets: A Customizable Productivity Dashboard for Chrome

Are you looking to enhance your browsing experience with a personalized and efficient new tab page? After years of development, I’m excited to unveil New Tab Widgets, a versatile Chrome extension designed to turn your new tab into a powerful productivity hub.

A Journey of Innovation and Personal Use

What started as a simple project to control Philips Hue lighting from a custom new tab has evolved into a comprehensive dashboard tailored to my daily needs. Crafted over the past four years in my spare time, this extension now offers a broad range of features that help streamline your workflow and keep essential tools at your fingertips.

Key Features of New Tab Widgets

  • Custom Embeddable Iframes
    Easily embed any webpage or widget by targeting specific site elements with CSS selectors. For example, I display GitHub issues and Yahoo Finance stock tickers as live widgets, but the possibilities are endless.

  • Essential Utilities
    Keep tabs on the weather, manage clocks, organize bookmarks and groups, and jot down quick notes—all accessible directly from your new tab page.

  • Smart Philips Hue Integration
    Control your smart lighting seamlessly with scene and group widgets. Adjust on/off states, change colors, and switch scenes effortlessly via right-click menus.

  • Quick Launch for Games and Apps
    Launch Steam games or applications directly from your dashboard, reducing clutter and saving time.

  • Advanced Search Functionality
    Use multiple search engine options, view your previous search history stored locally, and navigate faster.

  • Calendar Sync
    Integrate your Google Calendar for quick access to your schedule.

  • Highly Customizable Widgets
    Use JSON configurations to tailor widgets precisely to your preferences, and apply custom CSS for a truly personalized look.

  • Optional Welcome Screen
    Greet yourself on each load with a customizable welcome message or instructions.

Accessible and Extensible

Currently available for Chromium browsers via the Chrome Web Store, New Tab Widgets is designed with flexibility in mind. Whether you want a simple weather widget or a complex dashboard integrating multiple services, this extension adapts to your needs.

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