Take a Break
A lightweight macOS app that reminds you to take regular breaks, improving focus and productivity while protecting your eye and back health
Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
Features
⏰ Smart Break Reminders
- Customizable break intervals
- Gentle pre-break notifications
🔍 Intelligent Idle Detection
- Automatically pauses when you're away
- Customizable idle threshold settings
- Smart resume when you return to your computer
🖼️ Beautiful Break Experience
- Distraction-free full-screen break mode
- Customizable wallpapers for break screens
- Motivational quotes during breaks
- Current time display
Privacy
- No data collection or tracking
- No internet connection required for core functionality
- All settings stored locally on your device
Frequently Asked Questions
I am actively working on improving the app, and feature requests are always welcome. If a suggested feature benefits the broader user base, I'll add it to the development roadmap. You can join the Discord community to discuss new features or contact me directly.