Platform information checked 2026-10-27. Choose a compatible official Windows, macOS or Linux release. Optional automatic updates use network access. Verify multi-monitor behavior and notification permissions on your system before depending on reminders.
Run configurable desktop focus and break rounds alongside a simple task list and optional strict timer mode.
Free focus timer and task list
Pomatez is MIT-licensed software with no required timer subscription. Your device and local storage are separate. It replaces selected Session focus and break scheduling tasks; Apple-device cloud sync, app blocking and team integrations are not established. The provider says full-screen breaks do not support multiple monitors and shortcuts are not customizable.
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About Pomatez
Run configurable desktop focus and break rounds alongside a simple task list and optional strict timer mode. Visit the project website to check the currently available deployment options.
Release status
Public provider downloads or installation instructions reviewed; software was not installed or executed by AltStack.
Install on your computer · Instructions checked 2026-10-27
Open the canonical zidoro/pomatez repository or its provider download page.
Choose the compatible Windows, macOS or Linux release and read its installation notes.
Set a short practice work round and separate short and long breaks.
Try the task list, notification and tray behavior before enabling strict mode or full-screen breaks.
Keep timer settings compatible with your work needs; strict mode prevents ordinary pause, skip and reset actions while active.
Pomatez is MIT-licensed software with no required timer subscription. Your device and local storage are separate. It replaces selected Session focus and break scheduling tasks; Apple-device cloud sync, app blocking and team integrations are not established. The provider says full-screen breaks do not support multiple monitors and shortcuts are not customizable.
Self-hosting & quickstart specs
License
MIT
Deployment
Local desktop focus timer
Free edition / costs
Free focus timer and task list. Pomatez is MIT-licensed software with no required timer subscription. Your device and local storage are separate. It replaces selected Session focus and break scheduling tasks; Apple-device cloud sync, app blocking and team integrations are not established. The provider says full-screen breaks do not support multiple monitors and shortcuts are not customizable. Pricing evidence.
Devices / hardware
Choose a compatible official Windows, macOS or Linux release. Optional automatic updates use network access. Verify multi-monitor behavior and notification permissions on your system before depending on reminders.
No one-line command has been verified for Pomatez; follow its official installation instructions instead of guessing a Docker image or installer.
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