Who should use RSI Break?

RSI Break is an open-source project built for desktop computer users, especially people who work extensively with keyboards and mice.

Yes — RSI Break is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does RSI Break run on?

RSI Break runs on the web and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.

Is RSI Break still maintained?

Unverified. RSI Break 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 RSI Break?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Birthday calendar, Ezy Alarm Clock & Custom Web Search, and Countdown.

Who develops RSI Break?

RSI Break is developed by KDE Community.

Is RSI Break open source?

Yes — RSI Break is open source under the Open Source license.

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RSI Break

Name: RSI Break
Author: KDE Community

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RSI Break monitors computer usage and periodically reminds users to take breaks. It can display unobtrusive notifications, lock the screen during breaks, or show a slideshow, making it suitable for Linux desktop users concerned about repetitive strain injuries.

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Overview

5 features

RSI Break is a Reminders project. It focuses on preventing repetitive strain injuries caused by prolonged computer use without remembering to take regular breaks. RSI Break is an open-source project aimed at desktop computer users, especially people who work extensively with keyboards and mice. The project is open source (Open Source). It runs on the web and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by KDE Community. Among its 5 catalogued features are usage tracking, break reminders, and screen locking. RSI Break is currently in beta.

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

Usage tracking
Break reminders
Screen locking
Slideshow breaks
Desktop notifications

Built with & integrations

Runs on

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Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed23 Aug · 09:31 UTC
Rsibreak verified via Saashub
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Frequently asked questions about RSI Break

What does RSI Break do?: RSI Break focuses on preventing repetitive strain injuries caused by prolonged computer use without remembering to take regular breaks. It is catalogued under Reminders on PulseGate.
Who should use RSI Break?: RSI Break is an open-source project built for desktop computer users, especially people who work extensively with keyboards and mice.
Is RSI Break free?: Yes — RSI Break is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does RSI Break run on?: RSI Break runs on the web and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is RSI Break still maintained?: Unverified. RSI Break 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 RSI Break?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Birthday calendar, Ezy Alarm Clock & Custom Web Search, and Countdown.Birthday calendar Ezy Alarm Clock & Custom Web Search Countdown
Who develops RSI Break?: RSI Break is developed by KDE Community.
Is RSI Break open source?: Yes — RSI Break is open source under the Open Source license.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 23 Aug 2026
Status: 🟡 Beta
Built for: desktop computer users, especially people who work extensively with keyboards and mice
Model: Open source
Solves: Preventing repetitive strain injuries caused by prolonged computer use without remembering to take regular breaks.

Developer

KDE Community

Index record

Indexed: 23 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 23 Aug 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: rsibreak-kde-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 23 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 23 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://apps.kde.org/rsibreak

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