Deepwork (DPWRK)
I wanted to use YouTube ,reddit etc.while using productivity apps but they block entire domains. So I built something that blocks distracting content based on my goals.Feedback would be really appreciated
Deepwork (DPWRK) launched on September 30, 2025 with 29 votes, #518 of 8,160 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
What it does
Focus apps block entire websites when all I needed was to block the distractions inside them. DPWRK is a Mac app that blocks content non-related to your goal - now you can use websites like Youtube/reddit without the distracting content.
Every focus app felt wrong. They block entire websites when you just need to block the distractions inside them. DPWRK blocks around your goals - get the YouTube lecture, not the homepage.
Block around your goals, not just your time. DPWRK filters distractions inside websites so you keep the content you need—without the noise. We believe privacy is a fundamental right. DPWRK is built to work for you, not to sell you. Data stays on your device. We don't see your browsing history. It never leaves your Mac. No analytics pixel. No behavior tracking. No selling data. You are not the product. Our core blocking engine is open for anyone to audit. Trust throughfrom dpwrk.app
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