Project Overview

Heurica (Heuristic + Eureka) is a Chrome Extension I built in 48 hours using Windsurf. Frustrated by the lack of modern, lightweight tools for heuristic evaluations—most being either outdated, overly complex, or locked behind subscriptions—I created Heurica as a clean, minimalist alternative.

The extension allows designers, researchers, and product teams to quickly evaluate websites using standardised heuristics and export their findings via PDF or CSV. Upcoming features include native Notion and ClickUp integrations, enabling users to push reviews directly into databases and workflows.

Download it on the Google Chrome Web Store Now.

My Work

• Ideated, designed, and built the extension solo over a weekend using Windsurf

• Created a clean and focused interface for recording heuristic evaluations with ease

• Built export functionality (PDF, CSV) with ClickUp and Notion API integrations in development

• Developed and shipped to the Chrome Web Store as a free, no-login-needed tool

Outcome

Heurica is now a Chrome extension I use every time I conduct a heuristic evaluation. It streamlines my review workflow, and early testers have found it to be a refreshing alternative to bloated or outdated tools. With upcoming integrations, it will soon become a powerful addition to my UX toolkit.

Learnings

This was my first published solo build using a “vibe coding” approach—pure momentum and vision. I rediscovered my love for software development, and learned how powerful the intersection of design, product thinking, and documentation can be when rapidly prototyping and launching a tool. It also reinforced my appreciation for building tools I actually use and need.