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Flowkeeper

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Spec score 8.1 #8 of 28 in Pomodoro Timer Apps

What it is

Flowkeeper is a desktop Pomodoro timer and work-tracking tool built around the original Pomodoro Technique. It is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows; the Free plan costs nothing and has no subscriptions or paid features. Work organization includes task lists, daily backlogs, todo lists, reminders, and configurable categories. Fullscreen rest notifications are enabled by default, and users can set a notification to sound one minute before a Pomodoro ends. Keyboard shortcuts, timer and tray icon appearance, themes, and audio are configurable. Work summaries can be exported as Markdown, CSV, or JSON, and data can be exchanged as text. Data is stored locally in plaintext files that users can copy, back up, and edit. Flowkeeper works offline; users can share the data file manually or enable Watch changes, while online sync is under development. It can run external programs on application events. The maker says version 0.7.x only makes network calls to check for updates through the GitHub API, and those checks can be disabled in Settings. The FAQ identifies Constantine Kulak as author and says Flowkeeper is GPL-licensed.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Flowkeeper is a desktop Pomodoro timer and work tracking tool designed around the original Pomodoro Technique.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
Platforms
The download page lists builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux, including Linux x86 and experimental ARM64 installers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
Integrations
Flowkeeper can run external programs on application events to integrate with other systems in real time.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
Privacy
The maker says version 0.7.x makes network calls only to check for updates through the GitHub API, and update checks can be disabled in Settings.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
Support
The maker asks users to report bugs or request features by filing an issue on the project's GitHub page.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
Customization
Users can configure keyboard shortcuts, timer and tray icon appearance, themes, and audio.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
Installation
The maker says Windows installers and portable versions do not require administrator rights to install or run.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
License and author
The FAQ says Flowkeeper is free software distributed under the GPL and identifies Constantine Kulak as its author.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
Mobile limitation
The FAQ says there is no mobile version and describes a Progressive Web App as planned alongside online mode.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
Offline data
Flowkeeper stores data locally in plaintext files that users can copy, back up, and edit.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
Reports and export
Work summaries can be exported in formats including Markdown, CSV, and JSON, and data can be exported and imported as text.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
Sync limitation
The FAQ says Flowkeeper works offline and users can manually share the data file or enable Watch changes; online sync is under development.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
Task organization
It supports task lists, daily backlogs, todo lists, reminders, and configurable task categories.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
Timer breaks
Fullscreen rest notifications are enabled by default, and a configurable notification can sound one minute before a Pomodoro ends.Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org

Plans and prices

Free Free No subscriptions or paid features · Desktop app Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Free plan has no subscriptions or paid features.
  • Stores data locally in editable plaintext files.
  • Exports work summaries as Markdown, CSV, or JSON.

Limits

  • No mobile version is available.
  • Online sync is under development.
  • Update checks make network calls unless disabled.

Who it suits

Flowkeeper suits people who want a desktop Pomodoro timer with task lists and exportable work summaries. Its local plaintext files and offline operation may suit users who want to manage their own data.

Verdict

Flowkeeper combines Pomodoro timing, task organization, and exportable summaries in a free desktop app. It works offline, but sharing relies on files or Watch changes while online sync remains under development.

Where Specifiction places it

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