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Focusd

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App limits
Users can set daily time ceilings per executable, with Windows toast notifications when a limit is crossed.focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev · read 7 Oct 2026
Browser grouping
Browser titles are grouped into 74 built-in categories, and users can register custom browsers.focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev · read 7 Oct 2026
Distribution size
The installer is about 9 MB and the CLI binary is about 12 MB.focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev · read 7 Oct 2026
Export
Tracking data can be exported as CSV or JSON from the TUI Settings tab.focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev · read 7 Oct 2026
Focus timer
Focusd includes a configurable Pomodoro timer with a 25-minute default and break reminders.focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev · read 7 Oct 2026
Integrations
Focusd lists no external integrations; it groups browser tab titles and supports custom browser executables.focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev · read 7 Oct 2026
Intended users
The maker describes Focusd as a free alternative to RescueTime, StayFree, and Toggl Track for people who prefer not to send their usage data to a SaaS service.focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev · read 7 Oct 2026
License
Focusd is MIT licensed, and its source code is available on GitHub.focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev · read 7 Oct 2026
Local storage
Usage data is stored in a local SQLite database and is not synced to the cloud.focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev · read 7 Oct 2026
Privacy
The site states that Focusd has no account, cloud sync, or telemetry, and that its only network request is an optional update check.focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev · read 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
Focusd is a native Windows screen-time tracker that records app and browser-tab usage.focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev · read 7 Oct 2026
Supported system
The download is for Windows 10 or 11, x64; the site says macOS and Linux are not supported yet.focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev · read 7 Oct 2026
Tracking
The daemon polls the foreground window at a configurable interval that defaults to five seconds.focusd.0xarchit.is-a.dev · read 7 Oct 2026

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