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Work · May 3, 2022

ShinyTimer

Physical timer and blocking app to help you stay focused

ShinyTimer launched on May 3, 2022 with 65 votes, #650 of 2,967 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches.

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What it does

You press the physical button, the focusing timer starts, distracting websites are blocked, and the ShinyTimer glows red, showing people around you that you're trying to focus and better bother you a little later.

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