Cyclework: Focus Timer

Protect deep work sessions on macOS with the Pomodoro technique

When working at a Mac, recovering from a distracting notification or stray click often drains more cognitive energy than starting the task itself. Cyclework is designed to protect that flow state: a customizable Pomodoro timer for macOS that alternates intense focus intervals with intentional rest periods.

The strict Commitment Mode prevents accidental resets or impulsive interruptions during critical deep work sprints and intensive study sessions.

Eliminate distractions with Focus Shield and Menu Bar controls

• Focus Shield: automatically blocks distracting Mac applications and websites during active intervals, tracking interruption attempts to help you identify productivity bottlenecks.
• Menu Bar & Floating Micro Mode: always-visible timer controls in the macOS menu bar and a sleek compact floating overlay keep your time awareness effortless.
• Native Ecosystem Integration: import task lists from Todoist and Apple Reminders, organize work by tags/projects, and automatically sync completed work blocks to Apple Calendar.

Built for developers, writers and students with 100% on-device privacy

Session history, work metrics, tags and daily productivity trends remain stored exclusively on your Mac. No cloud account is required, no analytics track your workflow, and no personal data ever leaves your device.

Download Cyclework for free from the Mac App Store with optional in-app purchases for power features.