The Minimalist Pomodoro Timer That Keeps You Focused in Obsidian
Boost your productivity without ever leaving your notes. PomoBar is a sleek, unobtrusive Pomodoro timer that lives in your status bar—with optional audio notifications to keep you on track. Seamlessly integrate the Pomodoro Technique into your workflow with visual and audible cues.
PomoBar lives in your status bar, providing a constant but subtle reminder of your work session without cluttering your workspace or interrupting your flow.
Get gentle sound alerts when timers complete. Choose from built-in sounds or upload your own custom audio files from your vault.
Manage your timers with simple clicks—no need to open new windows or type commands.
Optional auto-progression automatically starts the next timer in your Pomodoro cycle, or pause after each session for manual control.
Deep work sessions aren't one-size-fits-all. Custom-tune your work/break intervals to match your energy levels.
| Default View | Running View |
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| Also available with icons! | ...and they change when running! |
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The timer appears in your status bar. Control everything with simple mouse clicks:
- Left-click - Start or pause the timer
- Middle-click - Instantly cycle between work, short break, and long break timers
- Right-click - Reset the current timer (when paused)
Prefer keyboard shortcuts? PomoBar includes comprehensive commands you can assign to custom hotkeys in Obsidian's settings:
| Command | Description |
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| Start/Pause timer | Toggle the timer on or off |
| Reset current timer | Reset the timer for the current session |
| Cycle to next timer duration | Switch between work, short break, and long break |
| Toggle sound notifications | Enable or disable audio alerts on the fly |
| Toggle status bar visibility | Show or hide the timer display |
| Toggle icon visibility | Control the status bar icon display |
For more detailed instructions, check out our full documentation.
PomoBar adapts to your unique work style:
- Flexible Durations - Customize work, short break, and long break durations
- Cycle Control - Set how many work sessions before a long break
- Audio Options - Choose from 6 built-in sounds or use your own files
- Volume Control - Adjust sound volume to your preference
- Visual Preferences - Show/hide icons and the entire status bar timer
- Auto-Progress - Automatically start the next session or pause for manual control
- Open Settings → Community Plugins in Obsidian
- Disable Safe Mode if it's enabled
- Click Browse and search for "PomoBar"
- Click Install, then Enable the plugin
- Download the latest release files (
main.js,manifest.json,styles.css) from the releases page - Create a new folder named
pomobarinside your vault's.obsidian/plugins/directory - Copy the downloaded files into this new folder
- Reload Obsidian (Ctrl/Cmd + R) and enable the plugin in the settings
PomoBar is a free and open-source project built for the Obsidian community. We believe in the power of collaboration and welcome contributions of all kinds. Whether you're a developer, a designer, or just an enthusiastic user, you can help shape the future of this plugin.
- 📖 Documentation - Full documentation
- 🐛 Bug Reports - Report an issue
- 💡 Feature Requests - Start a discussion
- 🔧 Contributing - Contribution guidelines
- 📜 License - MIT License
Ready to boost your productivity? Install PomoBar from the Obsidian Community Plugins marketplace today!
