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How to Use (B)lister

    Download and Install the Extension

    You can download (B)lister here.

    Creating and Managing Lists

    1. Click the extension icon in your Chrome toolbar to open the popup.
    2. Create a new list by clicking the "+" button, or select an existing list from the dropdown.
    3. Add items to your list by typing URLs or brand names in the text area (one per line) and clicking "Add Items".
      • For website alerts: Add domain names like amazon.com or bestbuy.com
      • For brand alerts: Add brand names like Sony or Nike
    4. Toggle list activation using the "Enable" checkbox.

    Testing Functionality

    To test the extension's two main features:

    1. URL/Domain Alerts:
      • Add a shopping website to your list (e.g., amazon.com)
      • Enable the list
      • Visit that website in your browser
      • You should receive a notification alerting you that you're visiting a site from your list
    2. Brand Mentions Alerts:
      • Add brand names to your list (e.g., Samsung, Apple)
      • Visit a major shopping site like Amazon, Walmart, etc.
      • Browse to a page that mentions one of your listed brands
      • You should receive a notification about the brand mention

    Advanced Settings

    For more detailed configuration:

    1. Click "Open Advanced Settings" in the popup, or right-click the extension icon and select "Options".
    2. In the settings page, you can:
      • Manage all your lists in one place
      • Edit items in bulk using the text area
      • Configure notification preferences
      • View an overview of all your lists

    Troubleshooting

    • If notifications don't appear, check if Chrome notifications are enabled for your system
    • Make sure the list containing your items is enabled
    • For brand alerts, remember they only work on major shopping websites
    • Try reloading the page after adding new items to your lists 

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