Timer Application

A keyboard-first productivity timer with task management and gamification features.

Features

Core Timer Functionality

• Pomodoro-style timer with visual progress bar
• Keyboard shortcuts for quick control
• Audio notifications when timer completes
• Pause/resume functionality

Task List Management

• Add tasks with time estimates (format: "25 - Write report")
• Start timers directly from task list
• Automatically proceed to next task
• Task summary with total time estimates

🎮 Gamification System (NEW!)

• Points System: Earn 1 point for every minute a task timer is running
• Streak Tracking: Maintain consecutive days with sufficient points
• Customizable Goals: Adjust daily point threshold in settings (default: 100)
• Visual Feedback: See real-time points and streak status
• Activity Indicator: Lightning bolt (⚡) shows when points are being earned

How Points Work

• Points are only earned when running timers from the Task List (not manual timers)
• Timer must be actively running (not paused or expired)
• 1 point = 1 minute of focused work time
• Points are automatically saved and tracked daily

Streak System

• A streak day requires earning at least your set threshold of points
• Streak counts consecutive days meeting the threshold
• Customize the threshold in Settings to match your productivity goals
• Current streak is displayed with a fire emoji (🔥)

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Space or P: Pause/Resume timer
• 1-999: Set timer for specified minutes (press Enter to start)
• R: Restart current timer
• T: Open/close task view
• ?: Toggle settings panel
• >: Mark current task complete and begin next task
• Escape: Close any open panels

Settings

• Audio notification on/off
• Custom notification sound
• Timer progress bar color
• Daily points threshold for streak calculation

Getting Started

1. Press T to open the task list
2. Add tasks in format: "duration - description" (e.g., "25 - Review code")
3. Click "start" on a task to begin earning points
4. Watch your points and streak grow in the gamification panel
5. Adjust settings with ? to customize your experience

The gamification system encourages consistent use of the task list mode, helping build productive habits through points and streak tracking!

demo

http://www.yawmp.com/timer/