BreakTimer
BreakTimer is an open-source desktop break reminder that helps Windows, macOS, and Linux users maintain regular rest periods. It supports custom schedules, working hours, notifications, snoozing, and personalized break messages and colours.
Overview
8 featuresBreakTimer sits in PulseGate's Reminders category. It focuses on maintaining regular screen breaks to reduce the risk of RSI and eye strain during focused computer work. It is built as an open-source project for computer users who spend long periods working at a desk. BreakTimer is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. It runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.
It is developed by BreakTimer contributors, and it first shipped in 2019. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 1.6k stars and 17 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include break reminders, custom schedules, and break durations.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
- Break reminders
- Custom schedules
- Break durations
- Working hours
- Smart notifications
- Snooze breaks
- Custom colours
- Custom messages
Built with & integrations
- Next.js
- /_next/static/ in the HTML · __next_f in the HTML
- Cloudflare
- cf-ray header · cf-cache-status header
Trust & compliance
Indexing history
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Frequently asked questions about BreakTimer
- What does BreakTimer do?
- BreakTimer focuses on maintaining regular screen breaks to reduce the risk of RSI and eye strain during focused computer work. It is catalogued under Reminders on PulseGate.
- Who is BreakTimer for?
- BreakTimer is an open-source project built for computer users who spend long periods working at a desk.
- Does BreakTimer have a free plan?
- Yes — BreakTimer is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
- What platforms does BreakTimer run on?
- BreakTimer runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
- Is BreakTimer still maintained?
- The GitHub repository shows 17 commits in the last 90 days.
- What projects are similar to BreakTimer?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Break Timer, BreakTime App, and RSI Break.Break TimerBreakTime AppRSI Break
- Who makes BreakTimer?
- BreakTimer is developed by BreakTimer contributors.
- When did BreakTimer launch?
- BreakTimer first shipped in 2019.
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