Code Paste Blocker

A Chrome/Edge extension that blocks code pasting on LeetCode and GeeksforGeeks to encourage learning through writing code yourself!

Author

Created by Divyansh Singh

GitHub: divyanshsingh07

Features

• Blocks code pasting on LeetCode and GeeksforGeeks problem pages
• Works with all paste methods (right-click, keyboard shortcuts, drag-drop)
• Shows a friendly message when paste is attempted
• Easy toggle to enable/disable the blocking
• Clean, non-intrusive notifications

Installation

From Chrome Web Store (Coming Soon)

1. Visit the Chrome Web Store
2. Search for "Code Paste Blocker"
3. Click "Add to Chrome"

Manual Installation

Option 1: Clone from GitHub

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/divyanshsingh07/CopyPasteBlocker.git

# Navigate to the extension directory
cd CopyPasteBlocker

Option 2: Download and Install

1. Download the extension files from GitHub
2. Open Chrome/Edge and go to chrome://extensions/ (or edge://extensions/)
3. Enable "Developer mode" (toggle in top right)
4. Click "Load unpacked"
5. Select the downloaded extension folder

Usage

1. The extension is enabled by default
2. Visit any LeetCode or GeeksforGeeks problem page
3. Try to paste code - you'll see a friendly message instead
4. Click the extension icon to toggle blocking on/off

Why Use This Extension?

• Encourages active learning through writing code
• Helps build muscle memory for coding
• Makes you think through problems instead of copying solutions
• Fun, encouraging messages when you try to paste

Privacy

This extension:

• Only runs on LeetCode and GeeksforGeeks problem pages
• Does not collect any user data
• Does not track your browsing activity
• Only stores your preference for enabling/disabling the blocking

Support

If you find any issues or have suggestions, please open an issue on GitHub.

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

MIT License - Feel free to use and modify as needed!