HYDE is a Chrome extension designed to help individuals identify cosmetic products that contain allergens or specific molecules they may be sensitive to. Inspired by people around me who experience allergic reactions to certain cosmetic ingredients, this extension makes it easier to avoid harmful substances and find safer alternatives.
- Ingredient Scanning: Quickly check if a cosmetic product contains known allergens or molecules of concern.
- Customizable Alerts: Users can add their own allergens to receive tailored warnings.
- Database Expansion: Open-source and regularly updated with new allergens and cosmetic ingredients.
- Seamless Integration: Works directly in your browser while shopping for cosmetics online.
- Download & Clone
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/HYDE.git
- Load the Extension in Chrome
- Open Chrome and go to
chrome://extensions/. - Enable Developer mode (top-right corner).
- Click Load unpacked and select the cloned
HYDEfolder.
- Open Chrome and go to
- Browse cosmetic product pages.
- HYDE will automatically scan for allergens in the listed ingredients.
- If an allergen is detected, an alert will notify you.
- Customize your list of allergens in the extension settings.
HYDE is an open-source project, and contributions are welcome! You can help by:
- Adding more molecules and allergens to the database.
- Improving the extension's functionality and UI.
- Fixing bugs and optimizing performance.
To contribute:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a feature branch:
git checkout -b feature-new-allergen
- Commit your changes and push:
git commit -m "Added new allergen data" git push origin feature-new-allergen - Open a Pull Request.
For questions or suggestions, feel free to open an issue on GitHub or reach out via email.