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Pixel Pulse

Keep your web sessions alive with intelligent activity pulses

Chrome Extension Version


Features

  • Smart URL Matching – Target specific websites with flexible pattern matching
  • Multiple Activity Types – Mouse movement, scrolling, network pings, or page refresh
  • Customizable Intervals – Set execution frequency from 1 minute to hours
  • Dark/Light Mode – Beautiful macOS-style interface that adapts to your preference
  • Privacy First – All processing happens locally, no data collection

Quick Start

  1. Install the Extension

    • Download the latest release ZIP from Releases
    • Extract the ZIP file
    • Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions
    • Enable "Developer mode"
    • Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder
  2. Create Your First Rule

    • Click the Pixel Pulse icon in your toolbar
    • Add a rule with:
      • Name: Descriptive label (e.g., "Keep Zoom Active")
      • URL Pattern: Website to target (e.g., zoom.us)
      • Interval: How often to pulse (in minutes)
      • Activity: Choose your preferred method
  3. Let It Run

    • The extension works automatically in the background
    • View execution status in real-time
    • Use "Run Now" to test immediately

Activity Types

Type Description Best For
Mouse Pulse Simulates mouse movement and clicks General idle prevention
Scroll Nudge Gentle page scrolling Reading/viewing sessions
Network Ping Sends lightweight network requests Keeping connections alive
Page Refresh Reloads the page Auto-updating dashboards

License

MIT License - Feel free to use and modify as needed.


Made with ❤️ for productivity

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Pixel Pulse keeps chosen browser sessions active with customizable heartbeats while offering a sleek, theme-aware popup interface.

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