time-out ☆
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Description:
Customizable timing of breaks
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.0.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @dejal  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: breaks productivity rsi health macos
Install: brew install --cask time-out
About:
Time Out is a break reminder tool that helps prevent repetitive strain injury and eye strain by gently prompting users to take regular breaks. It features micro-breaks and rest breaks with customizable durations and can automatically dim the screen to enforce breaks. The app runs quietly in the background and integrates with macOS to provide a seamless productivity aid.
Key Features:
  • Customizable break schedules with micro and rest breaks
  • Gradual screen dimming to gently enforce breaks
  • Activity detection to postpone breaks during inactivity
  • Native macOS integration and menu bar control
Use Cases:
  • Preventing eye strain and RSI for developers and designers
  • Maintaining focus and productivity with structured break intervals
Alternatives:
  • Stretchly – Open-source cross-platform alternative with similar break reminders
  • Pomodoro timers – Generic timers that focus on work intervals rather than enforced breaks
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
May 5, 2026 5:28am 3.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 24f12a0d
May 1, 2026 5:43am 3.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 7b0419d6
Apr 26, 2026 2:06am 3.0.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 96881d0d
Apr 15, 2026 7:55pm 3.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 4b4280f3
Sep 15, 2025 1:06pm 2.9.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 470c37fe
Apr 19, 2023 6:38pm 2.9.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 1429e598
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