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Baku

github.ioHabit tracking

No liveness check has reached it yet; it is registered on GitHub and Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 9 Oct 2026. How this is checked

Baku is a browser extension that tracks active time on selected websites and gradually fades them to grayscale when daily limits are reached. It supports separate limits, exclusions, messaging exceptions, and limited extensions without accounts, servers, ads, or analytics.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeGPL-3.0WebEmbeddable
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Reducing compulsive scrolling by making distracting websites visually unappealing after set usage limits.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: people seeking to reduce distracting website use

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: dvmnum.github.io · addons.mozilla.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Baku sits in PulseGate's Habit tracking category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on reducing compulsive scrolling by making distracting websites visually unappealing after set usage limits. Inferred · not functionally tested: Baku is a consumer product aimed at people seeking to reduce distracting website use. Basis unknown · not verified: Baku is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: Baku is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

It is developed by dvmnum, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 42 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include active time tracking, daily site limits, and grayscale fading.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Active time tracking
  • Daily site limits
  • Grayscale fading
  • Per-site limits
  • Usage indicator
  • Messaging exceptions

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
website-time-limitsdoomscrolling-controlbrowser-extensiondigital-wellbeing

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Written with
Claude Code
Runs on
BrowserEmbeddable
Written with — evidence
Claude Code
commit bf271e07619d · since Oct 2026

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSFree tierGitHubActive maintenanceStore listing found

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed9 Oct · 03:27 UTC
    Baku — Fade Distractions seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Baku

What is Baku?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Baku focuses on reducing compulsive scrolling by making distracting websites visually unappealing after set usage limits. It is catalogued under Habit tracking on PulseGate.
Who should use Baku?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Baku is a consumer product built for people seeking to reduce distracting website use.
Is Baku free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Baku is free to use.
What platforms does Baku run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Baku runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Baku still active?
The GitHub repository shows 42 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to Baku?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Lumeli, One Mission, and Omen.LumeliOne MissionOmen
Who develops Baku?
Baku is developed by dvmnum.
How long has Baku been around?
Baku first shipped in 2026.

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