Blocked Task Highlighter

WHAT IT DOES

Blocked Task Highlighter is a floating panel that scans the current page for tasks with blockers. It searches for keywords like "blocked", "waiting", "stuck", "dependency", "blocker", "impediment", "waiting for", and "held up". When a blocked task is found, the tool highlights it with a prominent red border and a 🚫 indicator on the page. The panel displays a list of all blocked items with context and the keyword that triggered the detection. This helps you quickly identify and address stalled work.

WHERE IT RUNS

This script runs on any website you visit — project management tools, task boards, issue trackers, or any page with task-related content. It reads only the page you are looking at, never other tabs, bookmarks, or browser data. All data stays in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.

HOW TO USE

Open any page with tasks or work items. Click the Blocked Task Highlighter panel button in the BotGentz extension toolbar. The panel appears at the edge of the page. Click "Scan Page" to find blocked tasks. Blocked items are highlighted directly on the page with a red border and 🚫 icon. The panel shows a list with the keyword that matched and context. You can customize the keywords used for detection, toggle highlights on/off, or copy the results to your clipboard.

TECHNICAL MECHANISM

The tool scans the page for a configurable list of blocker keywords using case-insensitive matching. It searches the entire page text and also scans table rows, list items, and other structured elements. When a keyword is found, the tool identifies the containing element (row, list item, or container) and applies a CSS class that adds a red border and a 🚫 indicator. The tool deduplicates results to avoid listing the same item multiple times. Keywords are stored locally and can be customized by the user. All operations run client-side in pure JavaScript.

THE PANEL

The panel is a floating overlay that you can drag anywhere on the screen by its header. It remembers its position per site so it reappears where you left it. The panel can be collapsed into a small handle to get it out of the way, and snapped to the edge of the page. It can be resized to fit your workflow. Press Escape to close the panel.

PLEASE NOTE

This script requires the free BotGentz extension to run. All data stays in your browser — nothing is transmitted or shared. The panel works on any website. Keywords are customizable and saved locally. The tool highlights elements based on keyword matching — it may not catch all blocked tasks if the wording is different. Sites change — the script may need updates to match new site structures.