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zidoro/pomatez

Stay Focused. Take a Break.

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In simple English

Pomatez is a desktop timer app that helps you follow the Pomodoro technique. It splits your work day into focused work sprints and mandatory rest breaks. When break time arrives, it can cover your entire screen so you cannot keep working. It is free to download and run on your computer. You do not need to pay any money or set up a server.

What it is

Pomatez is a desktop productivity application built with TypeScript. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux to manage your work intervals and enforce rest periods.

What it is good for

Solo builders and remote workers who struggle to step away from the keyboard and need strict rules to prevent burnout.

Stars4.9k
LicenceMIT
Latestv1.11.0 (2026-05-19)checked 24 Oct 2026
Last code change2026-05-19
Written inTypeScript
Setup effort
1 / 5
Payoff
4 / 5
Good
  • Locks your screen during breaks so you actually rest your eyes and hands.
  • Includes a built-in task list to track what you are working on each day.
  • Strict mode stops you from pausing, skipping, or resetting the timer once a sprint begins.
Watch for
  • No support for multiple monitors when using full-screen break mode.
  • Keyboard shortcuts are fixed and cannot be customized to your preference yet.
  • Relies on Electron, which can consume more memory than a native app.
Replaces

manual phone timers and browser-based Pomodoro web pages

Works well with

a task tracker like Todoist or GitHub Issues

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How to get it

Download the latest installer package for your operating system from the GitHub releases page or install it using Homebrew on macOS or Snap on Linux.

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