Session Timer

v2.5.15

Quick Start Timer

Session Timer v2.5.15

Timer Controls

Configuration

Quick Presets

Current Schedule

No segments configured

Add Segment

Generate Session Series

X sessions of Y minutes, Z minutes apart, starting at a given time - e.g. 6 × 35min focus sessions, 5min apart, from 09:00.

Export to Calendar

URL Configuration

Help & Documentation

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Learn about features, URL schemes, keyboard shortcuts, and advanced usage.

Configure Timer

Quick Presets

Paste Configuration

Paste a sessiontimer:// URL, web URL, JSON array, or raw segment data:

Preview:

Manual Setup

No segments configured

Timer Colors

Set when the timer changes color based on remaining time:

Green (more time remaining)

Orange: last min

Red: last min

Timer turns orange with 10 minutes left, red with 3 minutes left

Completion Notifications

Configure notifications when a timer segment completes:

Play sound when segment completes

Sound:

Vibrate device when segment completes Flash the screen when segment completes

Second Hand

Configure second hand movement behavior:

Pause at 12 o'clock for 2 seconds (dead second) - Experimental

About Dead Seconds:
When enabled, the second hand will pause at the top of each minute before continuing its sweep. This creates a subtle rhythm that can help with time awareness during focused work sessions.

Focus Mode

Enhance focus during timer sessions:

Enter fullscreen mode when timer starts Auto-hide cursor during sessions Dim background elements during active timer

Manual Focus Setup:
For best results, manually enable Do Not Disturb/Focus mode on your device:
• macOS: Control Center → Focus → Do Not Disturb
• iOS: Control Center → Focus → Do Not Disturb
• Android: Settings → Digital Wellbeing → Focus mode

Remember this configuration