TimeMate is a Pomodoro timer that lives in your menu bar. It helps you focus on your work and remember to take breaks.

TimeMate is a small, focused application for macOS built around the Pomodoro Technique. It lives entirely in your menu bar, providing a simple way to manage cycles of work and rest without adding clutter to your screen or Dock.

The idea is simple: work in focused sprints (e.g., 25 minutes), then take a short break (5 minutes). After a few cycles, you take a longer break. This rhythm is proven to help maintain concentration and prevent mental fatigue. TimeMate automates this process for you.

As a developer, I'm constantly switching between coding, research, and planning. Distractions are everywhere. I needed a tool to enforce focus, but the apps I found were either too complex, too distracting, or too resource-heavy.

I wanted something that would just sit quietly in my menu bar, do its job, and stay out of my way. I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for, so I built TimeMate—first for myself, and now for anyone else who values simplicity and focus.

• Lives in Your Menu Bar: Your timer is always a single click away, without ever cluttering your desktop.
• Simple Pomodoro Workflow: Automatically cycles through Focus, Short Break, and Long Break sessions.
• Customizable Durations: Easily adjust the length of each session to match how you work.
• Automatic Transitions: Move from work to break without any manual clicks, keeping you in the flow.
• Gentle Notifications: A subtle alert lets you know when a session is over, so you don't have to watch the clock.
• Clean & Minimal Design: The interface is built to be functional and unobtrusive. It's a tool, not a distraction.
• Lightweight & Native: Built for macOS, it's efficient and uses minimal system resources.
• Multi-Language: Supports both English and Vietnamese.

• To Improve Focus: It provides a clear structure for deep work, helping you ignore distractions and dedicate your attention to a single task.
• To Avoid Burnout: The regular, enforced breaks help you rest and recharge, leading to a more sustainable and productive workday.
• For Simplicity: There are no unnecessary features. TimeMate is built to do one thing and do it well. It’s a simple solution for a common problem.

TimeMate was built to solve my personal workflow issue, but I’d love to improve it for others too. Feel free to open an issue or suggest improvements!

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