Focus Timer (formerly GNOME Pomodoro)

Spec sheet

Purpose

Focus Timer is a GNOME time-management app based on the Pomodoro Technique, with structured work and break intervals.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Audience

The official site describes it as a GNOME app and says its desktop integration currently targets GNOME Shell, with support for more desktops on the way.Read 4 Oct 2026 · gnomepomodoro.org

Platforms

The maker lists Flathub and community-maintained Fedora and Arch Linux packages, and provides source-build instructions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Integrations

The maker's site describes a separate extension that syncs Pomodoro sessions with popular time-tracking services.Read 4 Oct 2026 · gnomepomodoro.org

Support

The project directs users to GitHub issues for bug reports and feature requests, and GitHub Discussions for questions and general chat.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The software is licensed under GPL 3.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Break reminders

The app can show a screen overlay during breaks.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Controls

The app provides a system tray icon and global keyboard shortcuts.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Distribution limit

The Flathub version does not include the ability to run custom scripts, which the app identifies as the Automation panel in Preferences.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Extensibility

The app supports custom shell commands, D-Bus, and a command-line interface.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

GNOME integration

The project offers a GNOME Shell extension for deeper desktop integration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Project affiliation

The project states that it is not affiliated with or sponsored by the GNOME Foundation or the Pomodoro Technique.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Sessions

Users can customize work-session and break lengths.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Statistics

The app provides daily, weekly, and monthly statistics.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Where Specifiction places it

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