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ThinkBreak

Take a break while AI thinks. If a reply takes too long, the extension opens your chosen break-site tab and brings you back when the answer is ready.

Overview

ThinkBreak is a browser extension built around a simple idea: long AI response times do not need to trap you on a waiting screen. It turns those idle moments into intentional short breaks, then returns your attention when the reply is ready.

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ThinkBreak

use

Watches the wait, opens a chosen break tab, and returns when the reply is ready.

selected site

Break Tab

stack

TypeScript / Chrome Extension / Productivity

Solution

ThinkBreak watches for slow replies, opens a user-selected break site when the wait drags on, and restores focus once the answer arrives.

Key Features

  • Detects when an AI reply is taking unusually long.
  • Opens a user-chosen break-site tab during the waiting period.
  • Brings you back when the response is ready.

Tech Stack

TypeScript · Chrome Extension · Productivity

Challenges

  • Keeping response detection reliable across changing AI interfaces.
  • Making the switch-out and return flow feel seamless instead of intrusive.