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Pomodoro Timer

A Pomodoro timer with customizable focus and break intervals. Phase transitions are audible, the tab title shows the countdown, and completed cycles are tracked.

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How to use Pomodoro Timer

  1. Tune focus and break durations in Settings.

  2. Click Start.

  3. Work until the beep, then break.

  4. Repeat — every 4 focus blocks earns a long break.

When to use it

  • Deep work sessions where you'd otherwise drift to Twitter.

  • Pair programming with a built-in rhythm.

  • Time-boxing chores or admin work.

  • Onboarding ADHD-friendly work patterns.

What it fixes

  • Working for 3 hours straight, then burning out by 2pm.

  • Forgetting to take breaks at all.

  • Native OS timers that don't show in the tab title.

About Pomodoro Timer

The Pomodoro Technique structures work into 25-minute focused intervals separated by short breaks. The discipline isn't the timer itself — it's the commitment to single-task during each interval and to actually stand up during breaks.

This timer keeps the math out of your way: pick focus and break durations, hit Start, and let it cycle. A short beep marks each transition. The tab title shows the remaining time so you can keep the timer in a background tab while you work.

References: Wikipedia — Pomodoro Technique

Frequently asked

  • What is the Pomodoro Technique?

    A time-management method by Francesco Cirillo: 25 minutes of focused work, 5-minute break, repeat. After 4 cycles, take a longer 15–30 minute break. Named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used.

  • Why does the tab title change?

    So you can see remaining time without switching to the timer tab. Useful when you're heads-down in an editor or browser.

  • Does the timer keep running in a background tab?

    Yes — the countdown uses a JavaScript interval that browsers keep alive, though throttling can affect precision in very long background sessions. Keep the tab visible for second-accurate timing.

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