GitHub - skilo83/patpDNS-Chrome-extention: A chrome browser extention for patpDNS

patpDNS — Phonetic DNS for Your Local Network

patpDNS is a Chrome extension that lets you access local devices using beautiful, human-readable Urbit-style phonetic names (.patp) instead of raw IP addresses.

Type marzod-dozmed.patp in your browser → instantly reach 192.168.1.42
No typing http://, no remembering IPs, no DNS server needed.

Inspired by Urbit’s elegant @p (patp) pronunciation system, this extension turns any local IPv4 or IPv6 address into a pronounceable, memorable name — and back again.

Features

• Zero-config local DNS — just type .patp domains in the address bar
• Full bidirectional conversion
  → IP → patp (e.g. 127.0.0.1 → ~marzod-dozmed)
  → patp → IP (e.g. ~sampel-palnet → 192.168.0.1)
• Seamless bare-domain support — type marzod-dozmed.patp (no http:// needed)
• Smart Google search intercept — even if Chrome tries to search, we catch it and redirect instantly
• Clickable results — generate or resolve and click to open directly
• IPv6 ready — 8-syllable names map perfectly to full IPv6 addresses
• Beautiful cosmic UI — gradient design with Urbit-inspired aesthetics

Use Cases

• Access your Raspberry Pi, NAS, router, or home server by name
• Share local services with friends using pronounceable URLs
• Teach networking concepts with human-memorable addresses
• Bring a little Urbit magic to your everyday LAN

Installation

1. Download or clone this repository
2. Open Chrome → chrome://extensions/
3. Enable Developer mode (top right)
4. Click Load unpacked
5. Select the patpDNS-extension folder

Done! The extension works immediately — no restart needed.

How It Works

• Uses Chrome’s webNavigation and tabs APIs to intercept navigation
• Converts between IPv4/IPv6 and Urbit’s 256-prefix/256-suffix phonetic system
• Handles both explicit URLs and bare domain typing (even when Chrome sends you to Google)
• All logic runs locally — no network requests, no permissions beyond navigation

Example