BLURit

BLURit is a powerful and intuitive Web extension built to protect your on-screen privacy in any situation. Whether you're collaborating in a bustling open workspace, screen sharing during a live meeting, or simply working from a public space like a café or library, BLURit helps you stay in control of what others see.

🧩 How to Install BLURit Extension

Since BLURit is not listed on any browser extension store yet, you can manually install it in your web browser with the steps below:

1. Visit the Official Website:

   • Head over to the BLURit Website to access the latest version of the extension.

2. Download the ZIP File:

   • On the website, click on the "Add to Browser" or "Download Extension" button to download the .zip file.

3. Extract the ZIP File:

   • Once downloaded, unzip or extract the contents to a folder on your device.

4. Load the Extension into Your Web Browser:

   • Open your browser’s Extensions Manager or Developer Tools page (e.g., chrome://extensions/, edge://extensions/, or similar for your browser).
   • Enable Developer Mode or Load Unpacked Extension.
   • Click Load unpacked (or the equivalent in your browser).
   • Select the folder where you extracted the extension files.

5. You're Ready to Use BLURit!

   • The extension will now appear in your browser's extensions list.
   • Pin it for easier access and enjoy blur and spotlight controls for focused, private browsing.

🛡️ Whether you're working in a shared office, studying in a library, or presenting your screen to a group — BLURit gives you complete control over what stays visible.

🔧 Extension Workflow Overview

Understanding how BLURit works under the hood can help you appreciate the privacy-first design and efficient performance.

The core of any browser extension is the manifest.json file — it serves as the configuration blueprint. Here's a breakdown of how everything fits together:

• The manifest.json file defines essential metadata like extension name, version, permissions, and background scripts.
• When the user activates the extension, a content.js script is injected into the webpage to apply dynamic styles such as blur and spotlight effects.
• The popup interface interacts with the extension’s background processes to read and update user settings in real-time.
• All the customization settings (like blur level, spotlight toggle, etc.) are stored using chrome.storage, making them persistent across sessions.
• The entire extension is isolated from the page content, ensuring security and performance.

Maintained By - Priyam Aggarwal (https://github.com/priyamaggarwal18)