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sane-break

Name: sane-break
Author: AllanChain

NOTE: Sane Break works best with X11 and KDE Wayland. It works on GNOME but less optimal. It also works on other Wayland compositors with wlr layer shell and…

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Official site: github.com

About sane-break

NOTE: Sane Break works best with X11 and KDE Wayland. It works on GNOME but less optimal. It also works on other Wayland compositors with wlr layer shell and idle notify protocols support. The Flatpak version does not support locking screen or pausing breaks when specific programs are running.

Sane Break is a cross-platform break reminder designed to help you take meaningful breaks without disrupting your workflow. It allows you to take ownership of when to stop and break, and aims to strike a balance between respecting your workflow and ensuring you take the breaks you need. Specifically, Sane Break uses a two-phase system:

Phase 1: A small, unobtrusive reminder that encourages you to find a good stopping point.

Phase 2: The reminder grows to full screen during the actual break.

Transition to phase 2 happens when you stop working on your computer, or when you ignore the reminder and keep working for too long.

How to install sane-break

Click Download — the project's official release page opens in a new tab.
Download the latest .AppImage file.
Make it executable: right-click › Properties › Permissions › Allow executing as program, or run chmod +x the-file.AppImage in a terminal.
Double-click the file to run sane-break — there's nothing to install, and you can delete the file to remove it.

How to run an AppImage on Linux

Frequently asked questions

Is sane-break free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where sane-break is available to download. Appimo doesn't host or modify any files.

Is sane-break safe?

sane-break downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.