A Chrome extension that adds a thoughtful pause before sending emails by requiring users to solve math problems in Gmail.
- 🧮 Math Challenges: Solve 1-5 addition, subtraction, or multiplication problems before sending
- ⏱️ Optional Timer: Set countdown timers that generate new problems when expired
- 🌙 Night Mode: Only active between 10 PM - 8 AM for late-hour email protection
- ⚙️ Customizable Settings: Configure number of problems, difficulty, and timing options
- 🎯 Seamless Integration: Works directly within Gmail's interface
When you click "Send" in Gmail, a modal appears with math problems. Only after solving all problems correctly will your email be sent. This creates a deliberate moment of engagement before important communications.
- Download or clone this repository
- Open Chrome and navigate to
chrome://extensions/ - Enable "Developer mode" in the top right
- Click "Load unpacked" and select the extension folder
- The extension will automatically work on Gmail
Click the Mail Goggles icon in Chrome's toolbar to access settings:
- Enable/Disable: Turn the extension on or off
- Night Mode: Only activate during evening/early morning hours
- Problem Count: Choose 1-5 math problems per challenge
- Time Limit: Set optional countdown timer (or disable for unlimited time)
- Compose your email in Gmail as normal
- Click the "Send" button
- Solve the displayed math problems
- Click "Send Email" to complete transmission
The extension runs entirely locally and does not access your email content.
A moment of math for mindful messaging