Developer Focus Timer - Pomodoro for Coders | Free 50/10 Timer
Pomodoro timer built for developers with 50/10 intervals, dark themes, and GitHub-style tracking
Focus timer built for developers
Your sessions and settings are saved locally. Works offline too.
Ambient sounds help maintain focus during long coding sessions
Focus Activity
focus sessions in the last year
Demo mode active. This is sample data. Your real data is safely stored.
Track your coding focus like GitHub tracks your commits. Each green square = a completed focus session.
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Session History
Review all your focus sessions, track your coding time, and see weekly trends.
Focus Analytics
Discover your most productive hours, track daily patterns, and optimize your schedule.
Cross-Device Sync
Access your settings and session data across all your devices seamlessly.
A productivity system that respects your workflow.
Why 50/10 Works Better for Coding
Traditional 25/5 pomodoro intervals were designed for general productivity tasks. But coding is different. Software development requires deep concentration and context-switching is expensive. Getting into "the zone" can take 15-20 minutes, so a 25-minute interval often means you only get 5-10 minutes of actual productive deep work before the timer interrupts you.
The 50/10 interval solves this problem. You get enough time to fully immerse in a problem, enter flow state, and make meaningful progress before taking a break. The 10-minute break is long enough to rest your mind without losing your mental context of what you were working on.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Maximum Efficiency
As a developer, you appreciate efficiency. This timer is built keyboard-first:
- Space - Start, pause, or resume the timer without reaching for your mouse
- R - Reset the current session if you need a fresh start
- F - Toggle fullscreen mode for distraction-free focus
- S - Skip to the next session (focus or break)
- Esc - Exit fullscreen mode
Developer-Focused Design Principles
- Dark mode by default: We know you live in dark mode. The timer uses editor-inspired themes like Dracula, Monokai, One Dark, and GitHub Dark.
- Keyboard-first: Every action has a keyboard shortcut. Your hands stay on the keyboard where they belong.
- Minimal distractions: No gamification gimmicks, no XP points, no achievements. Just a clean timer that helps you focus on what matters - your code.
- Terminal-style input: The task input feels familiar, like typing a commit message or command.
- Monospace typography: The timer uses a monospace font because that's what you look at all day anyway.
When to Use Different Intervals
- 25/5 (Classic): Good for quick tasks, code reviews, or when you're feeling distracted and need shorter commitments.
- 50/10 (Deep Work - Recommended): Ideal for feature development, debugging complex issues, or any task requiring sustained concentration.
- 90/20 (Architecture): Perfect for system design, writing documentation, or planning sessions where you need extended uninterrupted time.
How to Use This Tool
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Choose your focus interval (default: 50 minutes for deep coding work)
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Enter what you are currently coding in the task input field
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Select a developer theme (Dracula, Monokai, One Dark, or GitHub Dark)
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Press Space or click Start to begin your coding session
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Use keyboard shortcuts: Space (start/pause), R (reset), S (skip)
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View your GitHub-style contribution grid to track coding sessions over time
Frequently Asked Questions
The traditional 25-minute Pomodoro can interrupt developers right when they are getting into flow state. The 50/10 interval gives you enough time to understand a problem, implement a solution, and test it without constant interruptions. Many developers find this longer focus period aligns better with the natural rhythm of coding work.
The timer includes popular IDE themes that developers love: Dracula (purple and pink accents), Monokai (vibrant syntax-inspired colors), One Dark (Atom editor theme), and GitHub Dark (familiar to open source contributors). These themes reduce eye strain during long coding sessions.
Just like GitHub contribution graphs, the timer displays your focus sessions as colored squares in a calendar grid. Darker squares indicate more sessions that day. This visualization helps you see your coding consistency over time and motivates you to maintain your streak.
The timer is designed for keyboard-first use: Space to start/pause, R to reset, S to skip to break/focus, and F for fullscreen mode. These shortcuts let you control the timer without leaving your keyboard, minimizing context switching.
Yes! The "Currently coding" input field lets you note what you are working on each session. This creates a log of your coding activities and helps you stay focused on one task at a time instead of jumping between projects.
Absolutely! The fullscreen mode with large timer display is perfect for pair programming or mob programming sessions. Both developers can easily see the remaining time, and the break reminders ensure you both take regular breaks to stay sharp.
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