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Pomodoro Timer

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Focus

25:00

Session 1 of 4

25 min focus · 5 min short break · 15 min long break (every 4 pomodoros)
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1. How to Use

  1. Click Start to begin a 25-minute focus session. The timer counts down automatically.
  2. When the focus phase ends, a 5-minute short break starts. After 4 focus sessions, you get a 15-minute long break.
  3. Use Skip to move to the next phase immediately. Use Pause to stop the timer.
  4. Enable browser notifications to get alerted when a phase ends, even when the tab is not focused.

2. How It Works

The Pomodoro technique alternates focused work (25 min) with short breaks (5 min). Every 4 work sessions, a long break (15 min) is taken.

This tool auto-advances: when the focus timer ends, it starts a break; when the break ends, it starts the next focus session.

The dots above the timer show progress through the current set of 4 pomodoros. A sound and notification play when each phase completes.

3. About the Pomodoro Technique

The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a kitchen timer (pomodoro is Italian for tomato) to break work into intervals.

Studies suggest that regular breaks improve focus and prevent burnout. The 25/5 minute rhythm is widely used for study, coding, and creative work.

4. Advantages

  • Structured focus: Clear work and break boundaries.
  • Auto-cycling: No need to manually start each phase.
  • Visual progress: See how many sessions you've completed.
  • Notifications: Get alerted even when the tab is in the background.

5. Real-World Use Cases

  • Study sessions: 25 minutes of focused reading or practice.
  • Deep work: Uninterrupted coding or writing.
  • Meetings: Time-box discussions to stay on schedule.
  • Creative work: Design, writing, or problem-solving in sprints.