A few months ago, I realized I was wasting hours every week switching between AI chats, notes, and productivity tools. Every time I needed to continue a conversation or reference something, I had to jump between tabs, copy and paste, and try to remember what I was doing. My workflow was fragmented, and it was exhausting. I decided I had to fix it myself. Here’s how I approached it and what I learned along the way. 1. Identify the pain points clearly Before building anything, I wrote down exactly what slowed me down: * Switching between chats breaks my focus * Notes and tasks are scattered across tools * It’s hard to track progress across multiple AI models Writing these down helped me understand what the solution needed to do. My advice: don’t skip this step. Get specific about what frustrates you most. 2. Start small, focus on core functionality I didn’t try to solve everything at once. My first goal was simple: switch between AI chats without losing context. Then I added features like keeping tools accessible without clutter and managing tasks in the sidebar. If you’re building a tool for yourself, start with the one feature that will make the biggest difference. 3. Think about privacy from day one I wanted everything to stay on my device unless I explicitly chose to export or sync it. Even if it’s just for yourself, designing with privacy in mind builds trust and keeps your data secure. 4. Test in real-world use cases I tried the extension while doing research, writing, coding, and planning my day. Every time, I noticed small improvements in focus and productivity. Testing in your actual workflow is the only way to know if a tool really works. 5. Iterate and improve continuously. ,My extension wasn’t perfect on day one. I kept adding small improvements based on what slowed me down or distracted me. The lesson here: iterate constantly and pay attention to real usage, not just your original plan. In the end, I created a single space where AI conversations, notes, and tasks connect seamlessly. The biggest win wasn’t a flashy feature it was having continuity and focus. If you’re struggling with fragmented workflows, the advice is simple: identify the bottlenecks, start small, test, iterate, and don’t compromise on privacy. The process taught me more about productivity, design, and building tools that actually solve problems than anything else I’ve tried. Furthermore, I has helped me earn some extra money. 90% users have converted to the premium plan (I have 26 users right now). PS: my extension is called Convo btw if anyone is interested on how it turned out