When the set time arrives, a cat appears and takes over your screen.
A cute Pomodoro-style desktop break timer.
Because it is a desktop app, Cat Gatekeeper can remind you to take breaks not only while
using a browser or specific social media sites, but also while working in other apps.
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Do you get so focused on work that you suddenly realize you have been sitting for hours?
You know you should take a break, but you just keep going.
For someone with too much focus like you,
what you need is a cat that appears right in front of your screen!!
A cute fluffy creature that always interrupts you exactly when you are trying to work.
Cat Gatekeeper Desktop recreates that classic cat-owner experience on your desktop.
Well, if the cat is cute, there is nothing you can do...
After all, humans are merely servants of cats.
We cannot resist their charm.
Supreme beings! Adorable balls of fluff!
Let their cuteness soothe you, and make sure you take a proper break.
■ Recommended for people who
* Get so focused on work that they forget to take breaks
* Want to use a cute Pomodoro-style timer
* Need a reason to take a break
* Cannot rely on willpower alone
* Want to be interrupted by a cat
■ Main Features
- Set your work and break times freely.
- When it is time for a break, a cat animation appears on your screen.
- Choose to start the next work session automatically.
- Add your favorite photos under “Mine.”
- Remove the backgrounds from your added photos.
- Add motion effects to your added photos.
- View featured cat photos under “World.”
- Ad-free.
■ How to use
1. Set your work time (default: 25 minutes)
2. Set your break time (default: 5 minutes)
3. Press the Start button to begin the timer
4. When time is up, the cat appears
5. Take a break until the countdown ends
■ How the timer works
- Cat Gatekeeper Desktop does not collect or record browser or website activity.
- It runs based on the work and break times you set.
- When the work time ends, a cat appears to remind you to take a break.
- Turn on “Keep in menu bar” to use the app from the menu bar even after closing its window.
- Turn on “Auto repeat” to automatically start the next work session after a break.
- Use the “Shoo cat” button to dismiss the cat at any time.
■ Privacy
Cat Gatekeeper Desktop does not record your browser history, visited websites, app usage, keyboard input, or screen contents.
Timer settings, downloaded cat data, and other information required for the app to function are stored on your computer.
■ Official Website
https://cat-gatekeeper.app/
■ Contact
For bug reports, questions, or feedback, contact us through GitHub Issues or email.
- GitHub Discussions: https://github.com/zokuzoku/cat-gatekeeper/issues
- Email: zokuzoku.app@gmail.com
■ Terms
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://zokuzoku.github.io/privacy-policy/cat-gatekeeper/en/
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Good start for an idea
hoover411
Definitely funny, especially since you can still sort of work behind the cat. My biggest gripe is that the app disappears from the dock after the first break. Then the only way I can see to get it to quit is through Activity Monitor.
Developer Response
Thanks for the review, and sorry about the Dock issue.We found that after closing the main window while the timer was idle, the app might not restore properly from the Dock.We’ve submitted an update with a fix, and this should be resolved in the next version once the update is approved. Thank you for pointing this out!
No Cat
Apenojob
I don’t why the cat is not showing up despite I clicked “start” in the display cat section :(i wanna see a cat.
Developer Response
Thanks for trying Cat Gatekeeper! Pressing “Start” begins the work timer. The cat appears when the work timer ends and break time begins. To see the cat quickly, set “Work time” to 1 minute and press “Start.” The “Display” setting only selects which screen the cat will appear on.
・Two new cats have joined the star cats in the monthly plan
・Check past updates from the bell next to the gear
・The menu bar icons no longer shift as the time left changes
Version 1.3.42
The developer, Mai Kitajiam, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
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