Koncentro

Koncentro is an application designed to improve productivity by combining time management techniques and distraction control. It offers integrated tools to organize tasks and maintain focus.

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• Cross-platform. The application works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It uses native technologies for each operating system, avoiding heavy frameworks like Electron.
• Pomodoro Technique. It implements the time management method that divides work into intervals traditionally of 25 minutes, followed by short breaks. The periods are configurable.
• Website blocking. It includes a system to restrict access to pages that cause distraction. It supports two modes: blacklist (block specific sites) or whitelist (allow only authorized sites).
• Workspaces. It allows creating separate environments with independent configurations. Each workspace has its own task list, timer settings, and web blocking rules.
• Fluent Design. It follows Microsoft design principles, including visual effects such as Mica on Windows 11. The interface adapts to the style guidelines of each platform.
• Task management. It offers an integrated system to create, organize, and prioritize activities. Tasks can be associated with specific timers.
• Statistics. It records time spent on each activity and generates reports on productivity patterns. The data helps identify areas for improvement.
• Synchronization. It maintains consistency of settings and data across different devices. It uses standard protocols for information transfer.
• Notifications. It informs about the start and end of work or break periods. Alerts are configurable in sound and visual format.
• Customization. It allows adjusting multiple parameters such as pomodoro duration, break frequency, visual appearance, and application-specific behaviors.

Koncentro was initially developed as a personal project to address specific time management needs. The code is written primarily in Rust, leveraging its performance and cross-platform capabilities. The first public version was released in 2022, with regular updates that add features and improve stability.

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