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Show HN: Focuser – 20-second pause that blocks doom-scrolling

3 ImmuneFOMO 0 8/2/2025, 1:57:59 PM focuser.app ↗
I built Focuser because I kept doom-scrolling when I was supposed to work

What it does

You pick any time-sink site

Next visit, Focuser asks, “Do you really need this site?”

If you tap Yes, you must 1⃣ Write why you need it 2⃣ Choose exactly how long you need access

This 20 second friction is based on Shawn Achor’s habit-formation research

Why it’s different

Runs 100% client-side—no analytics, no external calls

Uses Manifest V3 already (future-proof for June 2025 Chrome deprecation)

Works offline

Settings live in localStorage

Ask

Does the 20-second rule feel too long or too short?

Any edge-cases where permissions worry you?

Ideas for a Firefox port?

Try it here (free): https://focuser.app/ I’m online and happy to answer every question. Thanks for reading!

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