LeetCode Hint Helper

LeetCode Hint Helper is a Chrome extension that provides helpful hints for LeetCode problems. The extension uses an API to fetch hints based on the name of the currently open LeetCode problem.

Features

• Automatically detects the LeetCode problem name from the active tab.
• Fetches hints using a backend server connected to an external API.
• Displays the hints in a clean and intuitive popup interface.

demo-hintify.mov

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/leetcode-hint-helper.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd leetcode-hint-helper

3. Install dependencies for the server:

   npm install

4. Create a .env file in the root directory and add your API key:

   GEMINI_API_KEY=your-api-key-here

5. Build the Chrome extension:
   • Ensure the manifest.json and related files are correctly set up.
   • Place the icon.png file in the root directory.

Usage

1. Load the extension:
   • Go to chrome://extensions/ in your browser.
   • Enable "Developer mode" in the top-right corner.
   • Click "Load unpacked" and select the project directory.
2. Start the server:

   node server.mjs