Aegis Focus
Aegis Focus is a macOS application and Chrome extension that leverages local LLMs to intelligently judge whether a webpage should be blocked during user-defined focus or study sessions. It combines rule-based and AI-driven decisions to reduce distractions while allowing legitimate access. The tool is open-source under GPL-3.0 and targets users seeking better digital self-control.
Open SourceGPL-3.0-or-laterCLImacOSSelf-hosted
Overview
4 featuresAegis Focus is a Productivity & Work project. It focuses on preventing access to distracting websites during focused study or work sessions on macOS. Aegis Focus is an open-source project aimed at students and knowledge workers. The project is open source (GPL-3.0-or-later). It runs on the command line and macOS, and it can be self-hosted.
BitPeppr builds and maintains Aegis Focus, and it first shipped in 2026. Among its 4 catalogued features are Page Blocking, LLM Judgment, and Focus Mode.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
- Page Blocking
- LLM Judgment
- Focus Mode
- Study Sessions
Tags
focus-toolwebsite-blockerllm-based-filtermacos-productivity
AI capabilities
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Inference: Local
Built with & integrations
Connectors
chrome
Runs on
CLImacOSSelf-hosted
Trust & compliance
License
GPL-3.0-or-later
Verified signals
Indexing history
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Frequently asked questions about Aegis Focus
- What is Aegis Focus?
- Aegis Focus focuses on preventing access to distracting websites during focused study or work sessions on macOS. It is catalogued under Productivity & Work on PulseGate.
- Who is Aegis Focus for?
- Aegis Focus is an open-source project built for students and knowledge workers.
- Does Aegis Focus have a free plan?
- Yes — Aegis Focus is open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later license and free to use.
- What platforms does Aegis Focus run on?
- Aegis Focus runs on the command line and macOS. It can also be self-hosted.
- Is Aegis Focus still maintained?
- Unverified. Aegis Focus has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
- What projects are similar to Aegis Focus?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Focus Wall, Password.File, and check-my-sample-sheet.Focus WallPassword.Filecheck-my-sample-sheet
- Who develops Aegis Focus?
- Aegis Focus is developed by BitPeppr.
- How long has Aegis Focus been around?
- Aegis Focus first shipped in 2026.
Also in Productivity & Work
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