selfcontrol ☆

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Description:
Block your own access to distracting websites

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.0.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @selfcontrolapp | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: productivity focus distraction-blocker blocking utility

Install: brew install --cask selfcontrol

About:
SelfControl is a macOS application that blocks access to distracting websites, mail servers, or specific hosts for a predetermined period. It works by modifying the system's hosts file to prevent connections, ensuring users cannot simply disable the block to cheat. This provides a robust solution for maintaining focus and improving productivity during work or study sessions.

Key Features:

Blocks distracting websites across all browsers
Prevents circumvention by blocking at the system level
Set-and-forget timer for automatic block expiration
Manage blocklists with a simple, native interface

Use Cases:

Staying focused on work or study by blocking social media and news sites
Limiting access to personal email or gaming websites during office hours

Alternatives:

Cold Turkey – Cross-platform blocker with more rigid, harder-to-break blocking options
Freedom – Syncs blocks across multiple devices (iOS, macOS, Windows)

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