Scheduleon: A Patreon Tier Scheduler — Democratic Developer

Have you ever wanted to schedule the same post for different tiers but noticed that Patreon does not let you choose a different date for each tier you want the post to go to?

Well, this is where Scheduleon comes in! With Scheduleon you can choose a date for every selected tier, saving you possibly hours of work every week! No more editing post access after publishing, simply click Schedule and you're done!

Here's a youtube video showing the extension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IkD3HLcGdI

This extension has been audited to guarantee user safety. Audit report can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YYZhPqaAwo0xlMBnPmqYR_IuEIJqBeOc/view?usp=sharing

The code for this extension is open-source: https://github.com/Readeon-chrome-extension/scheduleon-extension

Here are the requested permissions and their reasons for this extension:

storage justification
We use the storage permission to save Patreon authors' posts locally on your device. This allows us to get the post details for post scheduling. The stored data is not shared and remains local to your browser.

tabs justification
We use the tabs permission to detect when you are on a Patreon tab and enhance your experience accordingly. If you are not on Patreon, the extension can automatically open a new tab for you to navigate to Patreon. This ensures that you always have access to the features provided by our extension without manually switching tabs.

cookies justification
The cookies permission is used to maintain the session data on Patreon, ensuring that you stay logged in and your preferences are remembered while using the extension. This helps in providing a seamless and consistent experience when interacting with the websites.

scripting justification
We use the scripting permission to inject custom scripts into Patreon pages to enhance the functionality and user experience provided by our extension. These scripts are essential for modifying the content and layout of the page in real time, allowing us to display additional features such as scheduling banners and details related to the extension's functionality, Scheduleon.

unlimitedStorage justification
We use the unlimitedStorage permission to temporarily store file details, such as metadata and scheduling information, necessary for scheduling posts. This data is essential for the core functionality of the extension, enabling users to organize and automate their posting workflows efficiently.

We rely on unlimitedStorage to ensure that the extension can handle larger sets of data without being constrained by Chrome’s default local storage limits (5 MB). This permission allows us to provide a seamless user experience by:

Preventing data loss due to storage limits when managing multiple files or schedules.
Supporting users with extensive scheduling needs or larger datasets.
Ensuring smooth offline access to the stored data for temporary processing.

Host permission justification
We request host permissions for the following domains to provide essential functionality for the Scheduleon extension:

https://www.patreon.com/*

This permission allows the extension to interact with Patreon, enhancing the user experience by modifying page layouts, injecting scripts, enhancing the scheduling experiences.