Talysman – Website Blocker for Deep Work

Talysman blocks distracting websites and requires a physical key to be turned off. Companion to the Talysman desktop app.

# Block distracting websites. Stay focused. Make quitting a conscious decision. Talysman is a website blocker and distraction blocker for deep work, studying, and focused browsing. This browser extension works with the Talysman desktop app to block distracting websites during your focus sessions. Unlike a typical website blocker that you can disable with a click, Talysman uses a physical USB key to make ending a focus session early a deliberate decision. Pair any USB drive you already own, start a focus session, and put the drive somewhere out of reach. If you want to stop your session early, you'll need to get the key and plug it back in. ## FEATURES - **Block distracting websites:** Stay away from time-wasting sites like YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, and other distractions while you work or study. - **Focus sessions:** Choose when to block websites and stay focused on what matters. - **Physical USB key:** Make impulsively disabling your website blocker harder by requiring a paired USB drive to end a session early. - **Custom blocking rules:** Choose specific websites to block, allow only the websites you need, or block all websites during focus. - **Automatic browser blocking:** Your browser extension applies the rules configured in Talysman desktop whenever a focus session is active. - **Desktop app blocking (Pro):** Block distracting desktop applications as well as websites. - **Scheduled focus sessions (Pro):** Set recurring focus times to protect your work and study hours automatically. ## HOW IT WORKS 1. Download the Talysman desktop app for Windows, macOS, or Linux at https://talysman.app. 2. Install this browser extension. 3. Choose which websites you want to block in the desktop app. 4. Pair any USB drive as your physical focus key. 5. Start a focus session, unplug the key, and focus without distractions. ## FREE WEBSITE BLOCKING Talysman's free plan includes: - Blocking for up to 5 websites - Unlimited manual focus sessions - Allow-only and block-all modes - A physical USB key to prevent impulsive early unlocking Upgrade to Talysman Pro for unlimited blocked websites, desktop app blocking, recurring schedules, and additional blocking profiles. ## IMPORTANT: DESKTOP APP REQUIRED This extension is the browser companion for Talysman desktop. It does not work as a standalone website blocker. Install Talysman on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer to configure blocking rules and manage your focus sessions. **Download Talysman:** https://talysman.app Stop relying on willpower alone. Make distractions harder to reach and give yourself space for deep work.