Round 1
Notices
Press Start to begin a 25-minute focus period.
When it ends, a gong marks a 5-minute break. After four focus rounds you get a longer break.
Change the lengths under Options; they are saved for next time.
Use Skip phase if a break ends early, and Space to pause.
The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, named after a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. Work in short, timed blocks, then step away: the break is part of the method, not a reward.
Questions
Why 25 minutes?
It is the classic length: long enough to get into a task, short enough to stay fresh. Many people prefer 50/10 for deep work; set whatever suits you.
Can the next phase start by itself?
Yes, tick “Start the next phase automatically”. Otherwise the timer waits for you after each gong.
Does it count my rounds?
Yes, the round counter shows where you are in the cycle until you reset.
Will it run in a background tab?
Yes. Each phase is timed against the clock and the gong is scheduled in advance.