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

3 toxi360 1 7/8/2025, 1:21:17 PM 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!

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yamatokaneko · 2h ago

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.

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

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