Open Source

Kartrak

A browser extension that helps you understand and reduce your environmental impact online.

Start date

October 2023

Status

Active

Team

3 members

About the project

Kartrak is an innovative browser extension that raises user awareness about their digital carbon footprint. By monitoring your online activity, Kartrak provides detailed insights into your internet consumption and its environmental impact. The extension uses advanced algorithms based on Ecoindex to calculate your browsing carbon footprint, while offering personalized suggestions to reduce your impact. Ecoindex is a recognized methodology that evaluates the environmental impact of websites by analyzing their technical complexity, weight, and energy efficiency. With a fun and educational approach, Kartrak makes environmental awareness accessible and engaging.

Impact and metrics

∞

Sites analyzed

Compatible with all websites

100%

Open Source

Public source code

100%

Confidential

No user data collected

Key features

Real-time tracking

Visualize your digital carbon footprint in real-time

Personalized suggestions

Receive tailored advice to reduce your impact

Detailed statistics

Analyze your browsing habits and their impact

Ecological goals

Set goals and track your progress

Technologies used

TypeScript

Browser extension

React

User interface

Node.js

Backend and API

Chrome API

Browser integration

Gallery

Main dashboard

Detailed statistics

The team

Lucas Bodin

Product Manager

Antoine Kingue

Lead Developer

Jérémy Baudrin

Developer

Challenges encountered

Accurate carbon footprint calculation
Protecting user privacy
Extension performance in the background
Accuracy of environmental data

Key learnings

Complexity of environmental impact calculation
Importance of user engagement
Balance between accuracy and performance
UX adapted to browsing habits

Future perspectives

Support for more browsers

Integration with other eco-friendly tools

Community features

Personalized detailed reports

Automatic closing of unused tabs

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