Agenda Time Allocator

WHAT IT DOES

Agenda Time Allocator is a browser extension that automatically scans the current webpage for agenda items, meeting topics, schedule entries, time blocks, and task lists. It detects agenda-related elements by examining class names, IDs, data attributes, and text patterns for keywords like "agenda", "topic", "item", "schedule", "meeting", "discussion", "update", "review", or "plan". The extension adds a floating "allocate time" button (⏱️) next to each detected agenda item, allowing you to capture agenda item title, allocate time in minutes, set priority (High/Medium/Low), and add custom notes with a single click. Clicking the button opens a panel where you can enter the allocated time, select priority level, add notes about time adjustments, dependencies, stakeholder input, or any other relevant details, and save it to your local database. The extension maintains a complete agenda database per item with time allocation history, priority changes, and notes for each tracked agenda item. The main panel displays all tracked agenda items, showing the title, latest time allocation, priority, entry count, and latest note. All data is stored locally in your browser using GM_setValue, ensuring your agenda time allocation information persists across page reloads and browser sessions. This helps meeting facilitators, project managers, team leads, and anyone running meetings to balance meeting agendas, allocate time effectively across topics, and track time adjustments over time.

WHERE IT RUNS

This extension runs on any webpage that displays agenda items, meeting topics, schedule entries, time blocks, or task lists – including meeting agenda documents, project management tools, collaboration platforms, meeting notes, conference schedules, and any page containing agenda or schedule information. The extension intelligently adapts to different page structures and supports a wide range of common agenda display patterns. No manual configuration is required per site; the extension automatically detects agenda elements using a flexible pattern matching system. This makes it ideal for anyone who manages meetings, facilitates discussions, or needs to balance time across multiple agenda topics.

HOW TO USE

Simply install the extension and navigate to any webpage displaying agenda items or meeting topics. The extension automatically detects agenda elements and places a small "allocate time" button (⏱️) next to each one. Click any of these buttons to open the time allocation panel with the agenda item title pre-filled. Enter the allocated time in minutes, select the priority level (High/Medium/Low), add a note about time adjustments, dependencies, stakeholder input, or any other relevant detail, then click "Save Allocation" to store it in your local database. A floating button (📋) appears in the bottom-right corner of the page – click this to open the main panel. The main panel shows all tracked agenda items, sorted by most recent entry, with item title, time allocation, priority, entry count, and latest note displayed. Use the settings section to enable or disable auto-detection, set your default time allocation, and choose your default priority level. The "Clear All Data" button removes all tracking data when needed.

ONE TECHNICAL SECTION – WHY IT WORKS

The extension employs a multi-layered detection system that identifies agenda items with high accuracy. First, it scans the DOM using a comprehensive set of CSS selectors targeting common agenda-related class patterns, IDs, and data attributes like "agenda", "topic", "item", "schedule", "meeting", and list-item patterns. Second, it uses a TreeWalker to examine text nodes for agenda-related text patterns, capturing agenda items that may not be wrapped in typical agenda elements. The title extraction uses a pattern-matching engine with multiple strategies: detecting text following keywords like "item:" or "topic:", extracting the main heading text from list items, and using data attributes. The time extraction identifies minute and hour values from text patterns like "15 min" or "1 hour", as well as from data attributes. The priority detection analyzes text content for priority keywords (High/Medium/Low) and examines class-based indicators. Each tracked agenda item is assigned a unique ID based on the item title, ensuring that history stays correctly associated even when the same item appears in different contexts. A MutationObserver detects dynamic content updates and re-scans only when new agenda elements appear, balancing real-time accuracy with system performance.

THE PANEL – DRAG / PER-SITE POSITION / SNAP / COLLAPSE / RESIZE / ESCAPE

The agenda time allocation panel includes a draggable title bar, allowing you to position it anywhere on screen for convenient access during meeting planning. The extension remembers your preferred position per website, so the panel opens in the same location each time you return to that domain. The panel supports snap-to-edge behavior – when dragged near screen edges, it gently snaps into place for a tidy workspace layout. You can collapse the panel down to just its title bar by clicking the collapse button, keeping it accessible without taking up screen space. The agenda list and history are contained within a scrollable body, ensuring all content remains accessible even on smaller screens. Pressing the Escape key closes the panel instantly, returning you to your meeting planning workflow.

PLEASE NOTE

This extension requires the free BotGentz extension to be installed and enabled, as it relies on BotGentz's userscript injection and GM_* API shims for cross-browser compatibility. Websites frequently update their HTML structures and class names, which may cause agenda detection to break temporarily – we actively maintain the matching patterns and release updates regularly. The extension stores all agenda data, time allocation history, priorities, and notes exclusively in your local browser storage (GM_setValue); no data is ever transmitted to any external server or third party. You are responsible for backing up your agenda tracking data if you switch browsers or clear your storage. The extension does not read, modify, or interfere with any meeting systems, agendas, or site functionality – it operates solely on the static page content and stores only metadata (item titles, times, priorities, and notes) that you explicitly create. Use this tool responsibly for personal and professional meeting planning.