Wonseok Yang

Wonseok Yang

Tools for intentional digital life
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About

Hi, I’m Wonseok, an indie maker from Seoul building thoughtful tools at the intersection of AI, digital wellbeing, and human agency. I created Sanctum, a Chrome extension that helps people pause before slipping into mindless YouTube loops. Rather than blocking, judging, or controlling users, Sanctum creates a small space between impulse and action so they can choose more intentionally. I’m interested in calm technology, humane product design, local-first AI, and practical ways to turn personal insight into useful products. I’m here to learn from other makers, share what I’m building, and connect with people creating technology that respects human attention.

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  • Sanctum
    SanctumPause before YouTube pulls you into another loop
    Jul 2026
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    Joined Product HuntJuly 11th, 2026

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1d ago

What usually pulls you into an unintended YouTube session?

Hi Product Hunt!

I built Sanctum after noticing that my problem wasn t YouTube itself. It was the moment when one intentional video quietly turned into 30 minutes of recommendations, Shorts, or aimless browsing.

Sanctum doesn t completely block YouTube. Instead, it adds small pauses at the moments when you re most likely to slip into autopilot, so you can decide whether you actually want to keep watching.

I d love to hear about your experience:

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21h ago

Sanctum - Pause before YouTube pulls you into another loop

Sanctum is a Chrome extension for people who want to use YouTube more intentionally. Instead of completely blocking content, it adds gentle pauses before impulsive clicks, Shorts loops, and endless recommendations. Features such as calmer thumbnails, intention prompts, mindful breaks, and flow reflections help you notice where your attention is going and choose what to do next. Sanctum is not about control—it is about restoring a moment of choice.
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