What is Intent?
Intent is a browser extension that helps you follow through on what you set out to do online. When you visit a distracting site, it asks for your intention - and re-locks the site if you drift. A mindful way to stay on track without cold-turkey blocking.
Problem
Users struggle with rigid website blockers that lack flexibility and fall back into distractions due to lack of mindful reinforcement
Solution
A browser extension enabling intention-based browsing, letting users set goals for visiting distracting sites and relocking them if they drift off-task
Customers
Remote workers, students, freelancers, and professionals needing to stay focused while balancing access to tools and breaks
Unique Features
Guided intention-setting flow, temporary unlocks with mindfulness checks, adaptive blocking based on behavior patterns
User Comments
Helps break autopilot browsing habits
Less harsh than outright blockers
Initial setup feels tedious but works
Sometimes too lenient
Wish mobile version existed
Traction
Launched 2 months ago, 2.1k+ Chrome users, 113 upvotes on ProductHunt, founder has 880 followers on X
Market Size
Digital distraction management market projected to reach $25 billion by 2026
