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Show HN: PulseTimer – A clean, customizable work/break timer you can self-host

https://timer.toxi360.org

I built PulseTimer because I wanted a clean, distraction-free work/break timer that actually lets me tweak session lengths, break intervals, and notifications without requiring an account or tracking anything.

Features: – Customizable work sessions & break durations – Optional notifications with sound – Skip break button when needed – Session history and progress tracking – Fully local, no accounts or tracking – Self-hostable (Node + Express)

Live demo: https://timer.toxi360.org Source: https://github.com/Efeckc17/PulseTimer

Would love any feedback, suggestions, or bug reports!

( 3 comments | 3 points | on HN )
Re:Show HN: PulseTimer – A clean, customizable work/break ti... by yamatokaneko on Tuesday July 08, 2025 @11:18AM (#44500842)
I can’t do deep work without Pomodoro. Would love to have different background music for work vs. break! It’d help remind me to restart the timer.
Re:Show HN: PulseTimer – A clean, customizable work/break ti... by toxi360 on Friday July 11, 2025 @05:38AM (#44530207)
Hello, thank you for your feedback. I have added the sounds; now there are sounds for end/break/start. You can try them out :)
Re:Show HN: PulseTimer – A clean, customizable work/break ti... by yamatokaneko on Tuesday July 15, 2025 @05:32AM (#44569465)
Hey, just tried it and love it!