Focuser – 20-second pause that blocks doom-scrolling

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Focuser – 20-second pause that blocks doom-scrolling is a business in show hn launch.

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I built Focuser because I kept doom-scrolling when I was supposed to workWhat it doesYou pick any time-sink siteNext visit, Focuser asks, “Do you really need this site?”If you tap Yes, you must 1⃣ Write why you need it 2⃣ Choose exactly how long you need accessThis 20 second friction is based on Shawn Achor’s habit-formation researchWhy it’s differentRuns 100% client-side—no analytics, no external callsUses Manifest V3 already (future-proof for June 2025 Chrome deprecation)Works offlineSettings live in localStorageAskDoes the 20-second rule feel too long or too short?Any edge-cases where permissions worry you?Ideas for a Firefox port?Try it here (free): https://focuser.app/ I’m online and ha

Focuser – 20-second pause that blocks doom-scrolling is positioned in show hn launch, a segment that rewards a clear, focused offering.

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Website: focuser.app