AutoBreak ⏳

Smart screen breaks after focused work. A macOS menu bar app for auto lock-and-rest cycles.

🇨🇳 中文说明

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Features

• ⏱️ Countdown timer in the macOS menu bar
• 🔒 Automatically locks the screen when time runs out
• 🔁 Supports continuous and one-time countdown modes
• 🧩 Minimal UI (no Dock icon, menu bar only)
• ⚙️ Custom durations:
  • 10 seconds
  • 60 seconds (default)
  • 5 minutes
  • 15 minutes
  • 30 minutes
  • 60 minutes
• 🆔 Version info and GitHub repo link

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Use Cases

• 👩‍💻 Stay focused during deep work sessions
• 🧠 Take regular breaks to reduce mental fatigue
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Help children manage screen time
• 🧘 Improve productivity with better rest cycles

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How to Use

1. Launch AutoBreak (it runs in the menu bar only)
2. Click the lock icon in the menu bar
3. Select a countdown duration
4. The screen will auto-lock when the timer reaches zero

Modes

• Continuous Mode: Always restarts the 60-second countdown after locking
• One-time Mode: Runs once, then stops

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Installation

1. Download the latest version from GitHub Releases
2. Open the .dmg file
3. Drag AutoBreak to the Applications folder
4. Launch and configure from the menu bar

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Requirements

• macOS 11 or later
• Swift 5.5+

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Development

• Changelog
• Development Notes

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Troubleshooting

• Ensure AppleScript permission is granted in System Preferences
• Check screen sleep settings in System Settings → Lock Screen
• Restart the app after changing system permissions

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License

MIT License
Copyright © guomengtao