GazeBreak
Work a while, then rest your eyes.
Unsigned build: right-click → Open on first launch.
GazeBreak is a lightweight, native macOS focus timer. Pick a work duration, hide the app, and get a fullscreen nudge to rest your eyes when time is up. Built with AppKit, no dependencies.
The Settings window animates away and the app leaves the Dock while the timer runs, then restores itself. Your work and rest durations persist across launches.
The break screen is yours: custom title and message on a fullscreen, always-on-top overlay with a live countdown, progress bar, and Skip button.
What it does
Flexible timers
Type any work or rest duration in seconds or minutes. Invalid input is rejected; valid choices persist.
Custom break screen
Your own title and message on a fullscreen overlay with countdown, progress bar, and Skip.
True background focus
Window hides, Dock icon leaves, timer runs. Everything comes back on its own.
Native and light
AppKit only. Small, fast, and dependency-free.
Screens
Details
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Runs on
- macOS 13 or later
Apple silicon - Download
- GazeBreak-1.1.0.zip · 4.3 MB