🧠 Dopamine - Block Instagram/Youtube/Tiktok until you do your reviews

AnkiWeb addon 1892830334

Blocks distracting websites like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Netflix, and Reddit via a Chrome extension until Anki reviews are done, then grants temporary access rewards and question-bank rewards.
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AnkiWeb

Votes: 3 (👍 3 · 👎 0)
Updated: 2025-07-30
Anki versions: 25.07.5~
License: AGPL-3.0 (from the license file in the package)
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Languages: Python, JSON
Description language: en

Maintenance

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Last update or commit: 2025-07-30 (459 days before the snapshot).

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Min Anki	Max Anki	Updated
2.1.0	25.07.5+	2025-07-30

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Description

Nucleus Accumbens Banner Block distracting websites and reward yourself with short breaks when you complete your Anki reviews!

This is the partner Anki add-on to the Nucleus Accumbens Chrome Extension.

‼️ You must also install the Chrome Extension to use this add-on:
Nucleus Accumbens on Chrome Web Store

By using the Dopamine Anki add-on/Nucleus Accumbens browser extension, you agree to the terms of service.

🛠 Setup Instructions

Install Dopamine Anki add-on:

In the Anki desktop app, go to Tools → Add-ons → Get Add-ons
Enter the installation code below to install Dopamine
Save changes and restart Anki
Install the Nucleus Accumbens Chrome Extension
Open a distracting website in a Chrome window and start doing your Anki reviews!

🦭 Features

Block common time-wasting websites (e.g. YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Netflix, Reddit)
Get rewarded with temporary access to these sites after completing Anki reviews
Supports rewards for completing question banks such as:
- UWorld
- OphthoQuestions
- BCSC Self-Assessment Program
- DermQBank
Automatic video pausing/unpausing (and muting) on:
- Instagram Reels
- TikTok
- YouTube Shorts

⚙️ Settings

Access the Nucleus Accumbens Settings page to customise:

Blocked websites
Connected question banks
Reward odds and duration
Display options

⚠️ Issues / Bug Reports

Submit bug reports here: Bug Report Form

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