While struggling with concentration, I’ve always forced myself to use techniques that help me stay in flow while still leaving room to stretch, grab some snacks, or prepare a matcha latte. Giving the brain time to stray away from a problem often helps to solve it in the ‘background.’
Nothing fits this better than the Pomodoro Technique. I used to use browser-based tools, but as my workflow shifted more toward the IDE and CLI (especially when ‘vibecoding’ with AI), I found myself forgetting to check the browser. I needed something fast, simple, and right in my terminal.
What’s your focus setup?
Do you prefer browser-based timers, or are you a terminal purist like me? Also, if you have a favorite CLI productivity tool, drop it in the comments—I’m always looking to improve my workflow!
Getting Started
- Run
npm i -g doro-cli(Requires Node.js) - Run the
dorocommand to start.
Please check out the repository! I’d love to hear your feedback or see your contributions.
doro-cli
A minimal, keyboard-first, full-screen terminal Pomodoro timer with soft pastel themes and synthetic 8-bit audio cues.
Focus on your work, not your timer.
Features
- Distraction-Free UI: Full-screen, minimalist design keeps you focused.
- Keyboard-First: Navigate and control everything from your keyboard.
- Responsive Layout: Adapts to any terminal size, from tiny to wide.
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Color Themes: Switch between
modernandcalmthemes with a keypress. - Audio Cues: Lightweight, generated 8-bit sounds for timer events (no media files needed).
- Mouse Support: Optional mouse control for key actions.
Gallery
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Installation
Requires Node.js >= 22.
npm install -g doro-cli
Once installed, just run doro in your terminal!
Quick Start (Build from source)
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/dnim/doro-cli.git
cd doro-cli
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build the project
npm run build
# Run it!
node dist/cli.js
Development
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What’s your focus setup?
Do you prefer browser-based timers, or are you a terminal purist like me? Also, if you have a favorite CLI productivity tool, drop it in the comments – whould be happy to try!
See other CLI Pomodoro alternatives
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openpomodoro-cli – Built in Go, has a slightly different philosophy.
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pomo – A bit more minimal; requires cloning the repo to set up.
