"Stop counting tasks. Start tracking cognitive load."
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Traditional to-do lists are infinite. They don't care if you're tired, stressed, or overloaded. They just ask for more.
For students and developers, this leads to a cycle of overcommitment and inevitable burnout.
CogniLoad is a "Cognitive Weather Forecast" for your brain. It doesn't just list tasks; it calculates the mental weight of your schedule and warns you when you're approaching a cognitive crash.
It’s built to help you do less, but better.
Visualizes your mental bandwidth in real-time.
- Unburdened (<100): Green, calm, spacious.
- Moderate (100-250): Balanced focus.
- Overload (>300): Visual warning signs (red shift, subtle shake).
A dedicated "Do Not Disturb" environment for executing a single task.
- Brown Noise Generator: Real-time audio synthesis to mask distractions.
- Visual Breathing: A subtle, rhythmic pulse to regulate anxiety.
- Zero UI: Hides everything except the timer and the task.
A special journaling space to "release" thoughts at the end of the day.
- Micro-Journaling: Limited to 280 characters to prevent rumination.
- Mood Tagging: One-tap emotional check-in.
- "Let It Go": Entries vanish after submission, reinforcing the psychological act of release.
- Glassmorphism & Neomorphism: Premium, modern UI.
- Micro-Delights: Staggered animations, magnetic hovering, and fluid transitions.
- Atmospheric Soundscapes: Custom web-audio implementation.
- Frontend: React, Vite, Tailwind CSS
- Audio: Web Audio API (Real-time Brown Noise Synthesis)
- State: LocalStorage Persistence (Privacy-first, no backend required)
- Math: Custom weighted algorithm for Cognitive Load calculation (Duration × Effort × Urgency)
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/siddharth10ss/CogniLoad.git
# Navigate to the project
cd CogniLoad
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start the development server
npm run devWe believe technology should support human wellness, not exploit human attention. CogniLoad is a tiny step towards Sustainable Productivity.
Built with 🧠 and ❤️ by Siddharth.