The latest articles on DEV Community by Reshen Sansatha (@reshen_sansatha_f50de76d1). https://dev.to/reshen_sansatha_f50de76d1 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4046120%2F0ac6c80a-476a-4779-80a2-b65dfce4caa0.png https://dev.to/reshen_sansatha_f50de76d1 en Reshen Sansatha Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:32:25 +0000 https://dev.to/reshen_sansatha_f50de76d1/how-i-built-glassy-a-fast-local-first-glass-new-tab-extension-for-chrome-3eci https://dev.to/reshen_sansatha_f50de76d1/how-i-built-glassy-a-fast-local-first-glass-new-tab-extension-for-chrome-3eci <p>Before building <strong>Glassy</strong>, I used a lot of other new tab extensions, but they started <em>lagging and tracked user data like sites and shortcuts.</em> Since I love glass UI designs, I decided to build my own new tab page. </p> <p>I added useful tools that help with my daily workflow, <strong>like notes, a to-do list, and a Pomodoro timer.</strong> After building it, I thought it would be amazing if everything was <strong>fully customizable</strong>. So, I added a settings panel where i can <strong>change colors, adjust the glass effect, and set custom live wallpapers</strong> just the way i like.</p> <p>Then I realized that other users are probably facing the exact <strong>same issues with lagging and data tracking</strong> in existing extensions. So, I thought, why keep this only to myself? I decided to launch it as a product so other users could also enjoy a clean, private, and smooth experience. </p> <p>I published it on the <strong>Chrome Web Store</strong>, and it got approved on the first try! It's been about three days since launch, and around 15 people are already using it. Seeing people actually use something I spent months building has been incredibly rewarding. As a developer, the true happiness is spending months coding late nights and finally seeing users happily using what you built.</p> <p>One thing I focused on was <strong>keeping personal productivity data local</strong>. <em>Notes, to-dos, shortcuts, settings, and wallpapers are stored in your browser</em>, so they load quickly without depending on a remote database for those features.</p> <h2> Availability </h2> <p>Glassy includes a 2-day free trial with all features unlocked.</p> <p>If you decide to keep using it, there's a one-time $5 payment for lifetime access, including future updates. Your premium access is linked to your Google account, so you can sign in on any supported browser where Glassy is available.</p> <p>You can check it out here: <a href="https://glassy-extension.web.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://glassy-extension.web.app/</a></p> webdev javascript productivity showdev