Set your break schedule
Choose how often you want a break and how long it should last.
Available for macOS 13 and later
A simple break timer for Mac
Kanso reminds you to look away from the screen. It pauses when you’re busy.
brew install ankitchouhan1020/tap/kanso Pauses when you’re busy
The timer pauses during calls, recordings, and fullscreen apps.
Set your work hours
Choose which days and hours Kanso should run.
Your data stays on your Mac
Kanso has no account, analytics, or cloud sync.
Add longer breaks
Schedule longer breaks alongside regular eye breaks.
Choose how breaks look
Change the break screen, theme, and sounds in Settings.
Rest your eyes for 20 seconds
The full-screen timer makes the break hard to miss and easy to finish.
No reminders at the wrong time
Smart Pause stops the timer while you’re busy and resumes when you’re done.
What does Kanso do?
Kanso runs in your menu bar and reminds you to look away from the screen at regular intervals.
How do I use it?
Choose a break interval, then leave Kanso running in your menu bar. You can pause the timer or take a break at any time.
When does the timer pause?
Smart Pause can wait during calls, screen recordings, and fullscreen apps. It resumes when you are done.
Is Kanso free?
The basic short-break timer is free. A $5 one-time purchase unlocks the rest of the app.
Which Macs are supported?
Kanso requires macOS 13 Ventura or later.
Does Kanso collect my data?
No. Kanso has no account or analytics, and your settings stay on your Mac.