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FocusBlocker

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026; it has been in the index since 3 Oct 2026. How this is checked

FocusBlocker is a shell script that temporarily blocks a configurable list of distracting websites by modifying the system hosts file. It restores the original hosts configuration automatically after the blocking period for users who want a lightweight desktop focus tool.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Temporarily blocking distracting websites to help users focus without manually editing and restoring the hosts file.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: people seeking a command-line website blocker

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: paid · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cli, macos, linux, windows

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: itsevilduck.gumroad.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

FocusBlocker sits in PulseGate's CLI tools & terminal category. Inferred · not functionally tested: Temporarily blocking distracting websites to help users focus without manually editing and restoring the hosts file. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for people seeking a command-line website blocker. Basis unknown · not verified: FocusBlocker is paid. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web, the command line, macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Behind FocusBlocker is Its Evil Duck. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include temporary blocking, custom blocklist, and hosts file editing.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Temporary blocking
  • Custom blocklist
  • Hosts file editing
  • Automatic restoration
  • Command-line operation

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
website-blockerhosts-filefocus-toolshell-script

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Framework
Rails
Hosting
Cloudflare
Runs on
BrowserCLImacOSLinuxWindows
Detected from
Cloudflare
cf-ray header · cf-cache-status header

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPS

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed20 Sep · 10:22 UTC
    FocusBlocker: A Shell Script for Temporary Website Blocking seen via DEV.to articles
    Source: DEV.to articles · Open

Frequently asked questions about FocusBlocker

What does FocusBlocker do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Temporarily blocking distracting websites to help users focus without manually editing and restoring the hosts file. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use FocusBlocker?
Inferred · not functionally tested: FocusBlocker is a consumer product built for people seeking a command-line website blocker.
Is FocusBlocker free?
Basis unknown · not verified: No — FocusBlocker is paid.
What platforms does FocusBlocker run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: FocusBlocker runs on the web, the command line, macOS, Linux, and Windows.
Is FocusBlocker still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026.
What are alternatives to FocusBlocker?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include FocusShield, FocusBlocker (New), and Focus Shield.FocusShieldFocusBlocker (New)Focus Shield
Who makes FocusBlocker?
FocusBlocker is developed by Its Evil Duck.

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