lookaway ☆
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Description:
Break time reminder app
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.14.9@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 23, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: productivity health wellness macos eye-care reminder
Install: brew install --cask lookaway
About:
Lookaway is a macOS application designed to promote eye health by reminding users to take regular breaks from screen time. It helps prevent digital eye strain by prompting users to look away from their monitors at customizable intervals. The app runs discreetly in the menu bar, offering a simple yet effective solution for maintaining visual wellness during long work sessions.
Key Features:
  • Customizable break intervals and durations
  • Non-intrusive menu bar interface
  • Break time notifications and reminders
  • Configurable settings for personalized use
Use Cases:
  • Preventing eye strain during long coding or development sessions
  • Maintaining visual health for remote workers and office professionals
  • Reducing screen fatigue for students and researchers
Alternatives:
  • Time Out – More feature-rich with micro-breaks and dimming effects
  • Stretchly – Open-source alternative with cross-platform support
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 23, 2025 4:11pm 1.14.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 994a6338
Sep 19, 2025 7:12am 1.14.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 95f5ea96
Sep 16, 2025 7:29pm 1.14.5 0 VERSION_BUMP e141019c
Sep 10, 2025 8:05pm 1.14.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 663d7587
Aug 19, 2025 11:07am 1.14.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 2b5a943c
Aug 14, 2025 10:20am 1.14.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 89e80927
Aug 7, 2025 4:37am 1.14.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 311a1c40
Aug 12, 2024 3:45pm 1.7.1 0 VERSION_BUMP fc31688e
Aug 12, 2024 1:18pm 1.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 379fd0b7
Aug 5, 2024 3:39am 1.6.2 0 VERSION_BUMP e373b062
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