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Flowkeeper
What it is
Flowkeeper is a desktop Pomodoro timer and work-tracking application based on the original Pomodoro Technique. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with a free plan costing free and no paid features or subscriptions. Work organization includes task lists, daily backlogs, to-do lists, reminders, and configurable categories. Fullscreen rest notifications are enabled by default, and an optional alert can sound one minute before a Pomodoro ends. Keyboard shortcuts, timer and tray appearance, themes, and audio are configurable. Work summaries export to Markdown, CSV, or JSON, while data can be exported and imported as text. Information is stored locally in editable plaintext files. The app works offline; users can share the data file manually or use Watch changes, while online sync remains under development. It can run external programs when application events occur.
For and against
For
- Free desktop software with no paid features
- Task lists, reminders, and categories
- Exports Markdown, CSV, and JSON
- Local plaintext data can be backed up
- Works offline
Against
- No mobile version
- Online sync is under development
- Network checks require manual disabling in Settings
The verdict
Flowkeeper offers a configurable Pomodoro workspace with local ownership of task and timing data. Its desktop-only design and lack of finished online sync make it less suited to mobile or cloud-first workflows.
Who it suits
Flowkeeper suits desktop users who want a free Pomodoro workflow with local files, customizable timers, and exportable reports. It is designed for people comfortable managing data without built-in online sync or a mobile app.
Plans and prices
Free
No subscriptions or paid features · Desktop app
Read 8 Oct 2026 · flowkeeper.org
On the record
- Customization
- Users can configure keyboard shortcuts, timer and tray icon appearance, themes, and audio.flowkeeper.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The maker says Windows installers and portable versions do not require administrator rights to install or run.flowkeeper.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Flowkeeper can run external programs on application events to integrate with other systems in real time.flowkeeper.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- License and author
- The FAQ says Flowkeeper is free software distributed under the GPL and identifies Constantine Kulak as its author.flowkeeper.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile limitation
- The FAQ says there is no mobile version and describes a Progressive Web App as planned alongside online mode.flowkeeper.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Offline data
- Flowkeeper stores data locally in plaintext files that users can copy, back up, and edit.flowkeeper.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says version 0.7.x makes network calls only to check for updates through the GitHub API, and update checks can be disabled in Settings.flowkeeper.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Flowkeeper is a desktop Pomodoro timer and work tracking tool designed around the original Pomodoro Technique.flowkeeper.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Reports and export
- Work summaries can be exported in formats including Markdown, CSV, and JSON, and data can be exported and imported as text.flowkeeper.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker asks users to report bugs or request features by filing an issue on the project's GitHub page.flowkeeper.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sync limitation
- The FAQ says Flowkeeper works offline and users can manually share the data file or enable Watch changes; online sync is under development.flowkeeper.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Task organization
- It supports task lists, daily backlogs, todo lists, reminders, and configurable task categories.flowkeeper.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Timer breaks
- Fullscreen rest notifications are enabled by default, and a configurable notification can sound one minute before a Pomodoro ends.flowkeeper.org · read 8 Oct 2026
