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It is **an open-source app** that features all the tools required to follow such an approach for time management. + +You know this is not the first time we are covering an app like this, there's an app called ' **[Reminders][2]'** that serves a similar purpose, though without the Pomodoro approach. + +![][3] + +Let me highlight what you can do with the Pomatez app. + +### Pomatez: Overview ⭐ + +![][4] + +Written in the [**TypeScript**][5] programming language, Pomatez is **a neat tool for staying focused while also taking those much-needed breaks** during important tasks. + +Some of its key features include: + + * **Built-in Task Lists** + * **Desktop Notifications** + * **Customizable Rules** + + + +#### Initial Impressions 👨‍💻 + +I set it up on my [Ubuntu 22.04][6] LTS system to see what it had to offer. + +First and foremost, I populated the ' **Task List** ' section with some super important tasks and some unimportant tasks that I wanted to accomplish before the end of the day. + +Take a look, you won't be disappointed 👇 + +![][7] + +Then, I headed over to the ' **Config** ' tab, where I could tweak the rules according to my preference. + +The ' **Stay focus** ' was for setting the task duration, the ' **Short break** ' was to set a short time off, ' **Long break** ' for a longer time off, and ' **Session rounds** ' to set the number of sessions for the timer. + +[via GIPHY][8] + +There was even a ' **Special Breaks** ' section that could be used to set specific breaks such as lunch, dinner, or whatever you want. + +![][9] + +Next, I proceeded to the ' **Timer** ' section, where I was shown the first task at hand, with the number of sessions being shown below along with the controls to handle the timer/session. + +There was a button to reset the timer, one to start/stop the timer, another to go into the next phase per the rules. Another one for changing the volume, and a button to go into the ' **Compact mode** ' (at the bottom right). + +![][10] + +I started the timer by using the 'Play' button, and proceeded to check out the possible actions for the task. I can mark it as 'Done', skip it, or even delete it from the app. + +![][11] + +As the task progressed, I switched Pomatez into the **'Compact mode** ' by using the button with a box/downwards arrow logo. + +Doing that gave me a smaller, more space-conscious interface. After I was done with the task, I stopped the timer and marked the task as 'Done'. + +![][12] + +I then headed over to the ' **Settings** ' section to see what kind of options I could tweak, and I must say I was not disappointed. + +I was able to tweak app behavior such as **always on top** , **switch to dark mode** , **enable** **voice assistance** and more. + +![][13] + +Pomatez also features **support for keyboard shortcuts** , though I was expecting the ability to control the timer via a keyboard shortcut. + +_Maybe they can consider my feedback for future releases? Hopefully!_ + +![][14] + +Overall, it is an interesting app if you want to streamline your daily workflow. + +The best thing is, it is **a cross-platform app** , not limited to Linux. So, you can also try it on your Windows and macOS systems. + +### 📥 Download Pomatez + +Pomatez is available as a **.deb** , **AppImage** , and **.rpm** , packages for Linux. You can also find a Snap package for it. + +Grab the package of your choice from the [official website][15], [Snap store][16] or its [GitHub][17] repo. + +[Pomatez (GitHub)][17] + +_💬 Have you used such an app before? Let us know in the comments below!_ + +* * * + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://news.itsfoss.com/pomatez/ + +作者：[Sourav Rudra][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique +[2]: https://news.itsfoss.com/reminders/ +[3]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png +[4]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/Pomatez_1.png +[5]: https://www.typescriptlang.org/ +[6]: https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-22-04-release/ +[7]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/Pomatez_2.png +[8]: https://giphy.com/gifs/cute-sloth-slothilda-26xoplW0VhLLByrAY +[9]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/Pomatez_3.png +[10]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/Pomatez_4.png +[11]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/Pomatez_5a.png +[12]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/Pomatez_5b.png +[13]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/Pomatez_6.png +[14]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/Pomatez_7.png +[15]: https://zidoro.github.io/pomatez/ +[16]: https://snapcraft.io/pomatez +[17]: https://github.com/zidoro/pomatez/releases/tag/v1.3.0