go-pomodoro
A simple and lightweight Pomodoro timer CLI built with Go to help developers stay focused directly from the terminal. Designed to be minimal, fast, and distraction-free.

Problem solved
A simple and lightweight Pomodoro timer CLI built with Go to help developers stay focused directly from the terminal. Designed to be minimal, fast, and distraction-free.
What it does
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Start a focus session from the terminal with a default 25-minute timer.
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Set a custom session length using -m or --minutes.
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Run the timer in the background so the terminal stays free.
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Check live status, including phase, time remaining, cycle count, breaks left, progress bar, and percentage.
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Use watch mode with pomodoro status -w for continuously updating session progress.
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Pause, resume, or stop a running focus session whenever needed.
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Use deep work mode with pomodoro deep or pomodoro start -d.
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Choose deep work presets for 45, 60, and 120 minute sessions.
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Automatically calculate break length and cycle count based on focus duration.
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Store session history locally in SQLite with date, time, duration, session type, and focus score.
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Get break tips and productivity coaching from recent history, with optional GROQ_API_KEY AI support and fallback tips.
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Includes desktop notifications, activity monitor, version command, self-update, npm and Go install support, plus Windows, Linux, and macOS binary releases.
Tech stack
Challenges & learnings
Challenges
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Designing a clean CLI UX with minimal commands
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Handling precise time tracking and interrupts
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Keeping the binary lightweight and fast
Learnings
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Building production-ready CLI tools in Go
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Command parsing and argument validation
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Writing developer-focused tools with usability in mind
Outcome
Currently shipping with a public project page, production deployment, and documented source where available. The build captures the core workflow, tech stack, and product decisions behind the project.