OpenMedia on Steroids is a Chrome extension developed by hdeluisgomez. This free extension is specifically designed for internal use by BBC employees, providing added functionality to the OpenMedia platform. It is important to note that this extension will only work when logged into OpenMedia and in a grid.

The extension offers several valuable features to enhance the OpenMedia experience. By default, it adds colors to the grid based on the selected marker, aiding in visual organization. Additionally, it allows users to receive notifications for new items in the grid, although this feature is disabled by default. Users can also enable notifications for item modifications, providing real-time updates. It also alerts users when attempting to enable notifications in a grid other than the current day's grid. Furthermore, OpenMedia on Steroids automatically refreshes the grid when rendering issues occur.

However, there are a few caveats to consider. Due to the way OpenMedia renders items, notifications can only be enabled for items visible in the grid. Switching between tabs/windows or different apps may affect the effectiveness of notifications. To ensure notifications for all items, it is recommended to have OpenMedia opened in a vertical screen or resize the window to accommodate all items. Additionally, users must be logged in to receive notifications and may need to log in again if automatically logged out by OpenMedia.