RabbitHole Chrome Extension

A Chrome extension that integrates Wikipedia content and visualizes your exploration journey across webpages.

Problem & Solution

The Problem

While browsing the web, users often find themselves going down 'rabbit holes' of information, jumping from one Wikipedia article to another. However, there's no easy way to visualize or track these exploration journeys.

The Solution

RabbitHole is a Chrome extension that automatically detects Wikipedia articles and creates an interactive visualization of your browsing journey. It helps users understand their information exploration patterns and discover new connections between topics.

Key Features

Real-time visualization of Wikipedia article connections
Interactive graph showing your browsing history
Automatic detection of Wikipedia articles
Customizable visualization settings
Export functionality for sharing your exploration journey

Challenges

Implementing real-time graph updates without performance issues
Handling Wikipedia API rate limits
Creating an intuitive user interface for complex data visualization
Ensuring smooth integration with Chrome's extension system

Technologies Used

JavaScript

Core programming language for the extension

GoJS

Interactive graph visualization library

Chrome Extension API

For browser integration and functionality

Wikipedia API

For fetching article data and connections