pause.do

What is pause.do?

pause.do is a privacy-first browser extension designed to enhance user awareness and control over online activities. It provides gentle pauses before AI prompts, scrolling, and tab overload, allowing users to reclaim focus and think with intention. The tool targets common online distractions without blocking access, helping individuals to build better browsing habits and make more mindful decisions about their attention.

The extension introduces several types of pauses that occur at critical moments: when tab overload happens, during extended scrolling sessions, and before low-effort prompts to AI systems. This approach promotes intentional action rather than reactive behavior, encouraging users to engage with content more reflectively.

"pause.do doesn’t block or shame; it surfaces gentle pauses so you can choose where your attention goes." This emphasis on maintaining agency transforms the browsing experience into an opportunity for self-reflection and awareness.

• Key Features:
  • Gentle pauses to interrupt tab overload and scrolling
  • “Think First” prompts before low-effort AI queries
  • An Attention Map providing insights into attention patterns
  • No data collection or sharing; operates entirely locally
  • Compatible with major Chromium-based browsers and Firefox