AutoScheduler

Peter WakefieldAnthony Onwuasoanya

AutoScheduler: The Idea

● Time management extension for Firefox● More than just an organizer ● Automatically allocate time and track progress toward goals● Assumes nothing about organizational skills

Progress

Demo

Future plans

● Improve flexibility of interface and scheduling○ Arbitrary time blocks (task time slices)○ Configurable properties and relationships

● Browser automation ○ Block categories of websites by work context○ Load scheduled websites automatically

Firefox Extension Development

● Two types○ Classic: Full access to browser functionality○ Jetpack: Limited access, simpler, no-restart installation

● Based primarily on XUL, Mozilla's XML UI language● Both types support Javascript● Classic supports more complex components + languages ● AutoScheduler follows the classic format

○ Advanced features and future integration requirements○ Jetpack SDK may grow, but will likely remain restricted

from the desired level of control

Questions?