Ukrainian coded an extension for tracking light graphs
A Reddit user shared a browser extension for Chromium browsers that he created to track outage schedules on a PC without switching to Telegram channels, apps, the DTEK website, etc.
A Reddit user shared a browser extension for Chromium browsers that he created to track outage schedules on a PC without switching to Telegram channels, apps, the DTEK website, etc.
The idea came out of necessity when a Reddit user named LixtOfficial was looking for a light monitoring app for his phone in January.
When I sit at my PC (I have a desktop, not a laptop), I always have a browser open in the background (when I work or play), my phone is not always at hand, and Telegram is not always running either. Therefore, every time I had to go to the DTEK website, enter my address there to see the outage schedule and check if it had changed (well, either open TG, look for the bot there, or go for the phone). Plus, these applications and bots also do not always have the functionality and flexibility of settings that I need.
But a small browser extension-popup perfectly covers this need. I clicked on the icon and saw all the necessary information in a pop-up with a stylish design. And in the background, the extension sends notifications, so even when the browser is minimized, you won't miss the shutdown/or schedule change.
Therefore, the extension is most relevant for those who have a similar situation, work constantly on a stationary PC or "stationary" laptop (especially with a weak battery) and want to monitor outages without a phone or TG bots.
SvitloYeah! is an extension for monitoring power outage schedules, which:
- displays the outage schedule for today and tomorrow for your queue;
- shows the current status: whether the light is on or off, and when the next change is due;
- sends a notification in advance — a set number of minutes before turning off or on;
- notifies when the schedule has been updated or tomorrow's schedule has appeared;
- Badge indicator on the extension icon - instantly noticeable when something is happening soon;
- flexible settings: region, queue, update interval, warning time;
- regions of Ukraine with open graph data are supported;
- data is updated automatically in the background.
The extension can be found in the Web Store .
"The unfinished version 0.4.0 is still outdated in the Web Store — it still has an unimplemented white theme, there are certain bugs with notifications, it's essentially an alpha build, but most of the functions are working. I've already sent the latest version for review, but it's still being reviewed (how long will it take). Before publishing it to a wider audience, I want to hear the developers' opinion on my project. However, I don't want to delay any longer. If anyone is interested, I can drop the latest version 0.4.4 packaged in crx, if you know how to install it. Or you can wait for version 0.4.4 in the Chrome store," explained the vibecoder.
SvitloYeah! is currently available in 14 regions, and Kyiv is missing due to individual schedules. The list will be expanded in the future. You can only add one location.
Information about outage schedules is obtained through third-party parsers from open sources on GitHub. Therefore, the developer noted: "I am not responsible for the accuracy of the data received. However, from my observations for different regions, this information is reliable, quickly updated, and generally works well."
The developer also admitted that the design was inspired by the Svitlo app, Svitlo lab. "I really liked the combination of black and orange."
The Reddit user also noted that this is his first IT project, which he completed in about three weeks, starting in February.
"There are a few more ideas to improve the functionality and intuitiveness of the interface. I didn't want to drag out the development too much, so there may be some inconsistency in the design, the white theme is not yet polished. I tested as much as I could for possible bugs and problems, but I still don't have much experience in QA. If anyone is interested in testing for possible problems, I'd be happy to hear your feedback. In the debug console of Chrome (version 0.4.4), the extension periodically displays debug info, if you want to look in more detail, there are several debug functions debugState (), debugReset (), testMainNotification (), etc."
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