Focus blocks with a record of what you finished
The Pomodoro technique splits work into 25 minute focus blocks separated by short breaks. This page follows that pattern: 25 minutes of focus, a 5 minute short break, and a 15 minute long break after the fourth focus block. Each of those three lengths is an editable box.
A toggle controls auto-start. Switched on, the next phase begins as soon as the last one ends. Switched off, the timer waits for you, which helps if you want to finish a sentence before the break begins. The tab title shows the time left, so you can see it on a pinned tab.
Every completed focus block goes into a session log with its time. Download the log as a CSV file if you want to keep a record or total up your day in a spreadsheet. Nothing is uploaded, so the log is only on your device.
About the method: the Pomodoro technique was created by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s, who timed his work with a tomato-shaped kitchen timer (pomodoro is Italian for tomato). TimeToolSet is not affiliated with Francesco Cirillo or the official Pomodoro Technique®. This page is a general timer that follows the common 25 and 5 minute pattern, and you can change every length.
Questions about this timer
Can I change the 25 and 5 minute lengths?
Yes. Focus, short break and long break are all editable boxes, so you can try 50 and 10 if 25 and 5 do not suit your task.
Where is my session log stored?
On your own device in the page. Use the CSV download to keep it, since clearing browser data can remove it.
What does auto-start do?
It starts the next focus or break phase on its own when the current one ends, so you do not need to press anything.
Is it a good idea to skip a break?
That is up to you. The timer only counts time and does not judge how you use it.
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Where this comes from: The Pomodoro Technique, from its creator Francesco Cirillo