GentleLimit

What it does

Hard blockers kill your flow. GentleLimit protects it. GentleLimit is a macOS app that helps you build mindful screen habits without blocking apps. Instead of interruptions, it keeps your usage visible through subtle signals and floating widgets in your peripheral view. Stay aware of how you spend time in distracting apps while keeping your focus intact. Private by design — all data stays on your Mac.

GentleLimit is a calm, non-blocking screen time app for macOS. Daily limits, floating widgets, subtle signals — awareness without hard blocks.

A calm, non-blocking screen time tool for macOS that keeps your usage visible through subtle signals and floating widgets, so you stay mindful without interrupting your focus. Stay aware in your peripheral view. Drag any monitored row out and keep usage visible without switching windows. Apps, limits, and gentle nudges in one menu. Real-time progress bars update quietly without interrupting your work. Insights surface trends in how you use your Mac — immersion sessions, frequent context switches, and high-usage days. When your daily limit is reached, GentleLimit pauses the moment with a short optional overlay — a gentle reminder to step back before continuing your work. Per-app limits,…from lucidbit.app

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