Focus
Work in clear blocks
Start a Pomodoro session and give your full attention to one thing at a time, followed by a short break to recharge.
About Podot
A calm place to focus and get things done.
Most productivity apps end up feeling like extra work. Podot keeps your focus timer, your to-do list, and your notes in one quiet space so you can sit down and start.
How It Works
Everything you need for a focused work session
Tasks
Plan on a simple board
Organize projects into columns or a clean list. Drop a task into In Progress and Podot automatically logs the sessions you spend on it.
Notes
Keep thoughts nearby
Jot down ideas, meeting notes, or study outlines right alongside your tasks. Hide the sidebars whenever you want a blank page.
Progress
Build a steady habit
Watch your daily focus add up across the year, track your streak, and see which hours of the day you do your best work.
Shortcuts
Quick keyboard controls
Start a session, switch views, or jot a note without reaching for your mouse.
| Key | Where | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Space | Anywhere | Start or pause the timer |
| R | Anywhere | Reset the current session |
| 1 | Tasks | Switch to board view |
| 2 | Tasks | Switch to list view |
| N | Notes | Start a new note |
| \ | Notes | Hide sidebars for distraction-free writing |
| Esc | Anywhere | Close open panels or exit full-screen writing |
Personalize
Make the space feel like yours
Tune the colors, timer rhythm, and layout to fit the way you work.
Color themes & backgroundSwitch between soft daylight, warm dark tones, or pure black, or set your own background image and let the colors follow it.
Timer lengthsSet your own focus, short break, and long break durations to match how you like to work.
Gentle audio cuesPick a subtle chime when a session ends, or mute sounds completely when you need silence.
Board stylePick hairline, borderless, or raised cards, and turn column dividers on or off.
Guides
Learn more about focusing with Podot
The Pomodoro Guide →
How to use short focus intervals and regular breaks to finish big projects without burning out.
Daily Workflow →
A simple routine for planning your board, connecting tasks to your timer, and keeping notes nearby.
Common Questions →
Quick answers about background timers, offline saving, syncing across devices, and importing sessions.