Maramao

Work for 25 minutes
Then the cat takes over

A Pomodoro timer for your Mac's menu bar. When it's break time, a cat takes over your screen.

Version 0.3.0macOS 13+Free and open source

It's not about working less

It's about stopping when you said you would. Press ⌃⌥⌘M to start.

  • One shortcut

    ⌃⌥⌘M starts a focus session, or pauses it.

  • Polite

    Waits while you're on a call or presenting.

  • Private

    No permissions, no account, no tracking.

  • Native

    A tiny Swift app. Free and open source.

A cat for every break

Pick a break mode from the menu bar, or let Surprise me choose a different one each time.

A cat walks over and sits on the window you're using. Switch windows and it follows.

Real cats in the videos, drawn cats in the app. Try any mode from Try a cat in the menu.

Built around your day

It stays out of the way until it's time to stop.

Menu bar only

A countdown next to the clock. No Dock icon, no windows.

Emergency exit

⌃⌥⌘⌫ ends any break, even in strict mode.

Waits for your calls

Mic, camera or a fullscreen presentation on? The break waits.

Snooze

Two more minutes? Send the cat away, a few times a day.

Strict mode

No Skip button. The cat decides.

Your own timings

Set work, short and long breaks.

Stats

Breaks taken and skipped over 7 or 30 days. Export to CSV.

Take the break

Free for macOS 13 and later.

Download for Mac