Focus Buddy

A productivity extension to keep you focused

Stay focused and productive with Focus Buddy – your personal concentration companion. Focus Buddy helps you maintain deep focus during work sessions by playing gentle audio reminders at random intervals. Unlike predictable timers that your brain learns to ignore, random cues keep you engaged and in the zone. ✨ KEY FEATURES • Custom Time Intervals Set your preferred minimum and maximum time ranges (e.g., 2-10 minutes). Focus Buddy will play sounds at random intervals within your range, keeping your mind alert and engaged. • Built-in Focus Sounds Choose from carefully designed audio cues: - Gentle Chime - Soft Bell - Quick Ding - Focus Tone • Upload Your Own Sounds Prefer a specific audio file? Upload any sound that works for you. Personalize your focus experience completely. • Non-Intrusive Design Gentle audio reminders that don't startle or interrupt your flow state. Just enough to keep you present and focused. • Lightweight & Private Runs silently in the background without slowing down your browser. No data collection, no tracking – everything stays on your device. 🎯 PERFECT FOR - Developers during long coding sessions - Students studying for exams - Writers maintaining creative flow - Remote workers staying productive at home - Anyone who wants to improve concentration 🧠 WHY RANDOM INTERVALS? Research shows that predictable patterns become invisible to our brains over time. Random intervals prevent habituation, keeping your attention engaged without being disruptive. It's the perfect balance between awareness and flow. 🚀 HOW IT WORKS 1. Click the Focus Buddy icon in your Chrome toolbar 2. Set your desired time interval range 3. Choose your reminder sound 4. Click Start 5. Focus on your work while gentle cues keep you engaged That's it! Focus Buddy works quietly in the background, helping you build better focus habits one session at a time. 💪 PRIVACY FIRST Your privacy matters. Focus Buddy: - Collects zero data - Stores all settings locally on your device - Requires no account or login - Never tracks your browsing 🌟 SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE, FREE No complicated setup. No subscriptions. No hidden features. Just a straightforward tool to help you stay focused. Try Focus Buddy today and experience the difference random audio cues can make in your productivity!