How to Build Your Own Be Focused
Replace Be Focused with a custom build. An effective way to retain motivation and focus
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 17 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 17 features
User Interface(4 features)
3D Touch interactive notifications for quick access
Global hotkeys for Mac for quick access without switching windows
Widget in the Notification Center for quick access
Optional original ticking sound with customization
Notifications(3 features)
Alarms sound even if the app is in the background
Interactive notifications with quick controls
Choice of different alarm sounds or vibration notifications
Automation(2 features)
Optional auto-start the next timer automatically
Option to launch Be Focused automatically at Mac startup
Core Functionality(2 features)
Ability to start, pause, skip the current interval, and edit the number of intervals
Create and manage tasks with ability to paste task lists from other applications
Customization(2 features)
Set target number of work intervals per day and number of intervals between long breaks
Configure work interval duration, long break duration, and short break duration
Data Management(1 features)
Export task and progress data to a CSV file
Multi-Platform(1 features)
One universal app for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
Reporting(1 features)
Track progress over day, week, or custom period
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