FOLDING AT HOME IN THE DARK

Folding@Home dark mode web client with real time GPU/CPU PPD by WU benchmarking for comparison to other folders.

What is FOLDING AT HOME IN THE DARK?

'FOLDING AT HOME IN THE DARK' is a Chrome extension that redesigns the Folding@Home web client in dark mode. It provides real-time GPU/CPU Point-Per-Day (PPD) benchmarking features, timer setting, recent time allocation breakdowns, and system performance updates. The extension also allows you to customize the UI theme and the functions are designed to contribute to a global database for the comparison and benefit of all users.

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By: folding.lar.systems

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Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.87 (23)

Version: 2.0.6 (Last updated: 2022-07-21)

Creation date: 2020-06-24

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

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system.cpu

Size: 13.05M

Email: fo*****@gmail.com

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# 24609 ▼ 209

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#6266 in Just for Fun ▲ 7

#15 in home keyword 25 ▲ 4

#114 in performance keyword 12 ▲ 3

#116 in system keyword 15 ▼ 8

#173 in version keyword 10 ▲

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Extension summary

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A Complete Dark Mode Redesign for Folding@Home

Sure it's dark and bruiting and we like that, But in addition it's a replacement of the default F@H web client that does the following great things for you:

NEW - Timer (Time of Use) shifting allows you to set a time to start folding and finish folding so you can fold at off peak power usage times or to manage seasonal heat.

NEW - View a recent time allocation breakdown of research your system was working to better understand why your PPD varies due to different research projects.

NEW - UI Theme skin picker that allows you the flexibility to chose your style regardless of your team affiliation.

NEW - Monitor style picker to allow you adapt your favorite UI Theme to a number of retro style display colors.

NEW - Code and UI redesign to streamline the use of space and put more of a focus on the research being completed in a modern responsive UI that has been optimized to feel / be more responsive.

Get a baseline PPD for the GPU/CPU and project you are currently folding to see how your system compares to the community average and your personal recent averages due to different work units.

User reviews

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Pros

Provides detailed statistics and visuals for Folding@home users
Includes a dark theme that is easy on the eyes
Real-time statistics enhance the folding experience
Integrates well with external databases for stats
Quality of life upgrades and customization options

Cons

Lacks support for the new V8 beta version of Folding@home
Does not work with local setups, limiting usability
Some features were noted as not functioning as users expect

Most mentioned

Real-time statistics make folding more enjoyable
The dark theme is appreciated by many users
Detailed information and integration with external stats are pluses

Recent reviews

Using this extension since a while, it clearly is far better than any of the clients directly supplied by F@H on their webpage. I highly appreciate the visuals overall, nice graphical stats, details on PPD. I will absolutely stick to this tool on Chrome for my future foldings for sure! In most of the addons I used, as well as the official clients from F@H, do not supply details statistics directly, only via thrid party sources you need to look / search for first. I absolutely am happy, THIS Tool integrates one of the most detailed statistics I know of via "folding.extremeoverclocking.com", which is directly integrated! VERY NICE! All in all, final summary --> This is just great! Highly recommand the use of this tool if you are member of the F@H community!

Martin Alexander Kohler, 2024-08-19

Alexandre Bertani, 2024-07-06

The original F@H web client was very disappointing in comparison to the BOINC manager I was previously accustomed to using before I switched to crunching for F@H. Folding At Home In The Dark is a welcome improvement for anyone who tracks their stats. Still, there's no ability to track specific WUs or show what hardware you have but that is due to the way Joe Coffland set up F@H. In any case, this extension makes me feel less like a mushroom that's just taken for granted. Thanks for your contribution to this extremely worthy cause!