SelfControl -- The Linux port

SelfControl: Linux App Block Websites

Free and open-source application for blocking distracting websites and apps on Linux, mimicking macOS SelfControl functionality.

What is SelfControl -- The Linux port?

SelfControl -- The Linux port is a free and open-source application for the Linux operating system that helps users avoid distracting websites and apps by blocking access to them for a set period of time. It is inspired by the original SelfControl productivity app for macOS.

This Linux version provides similar core functionality to the macOS app - allowing users to make a custom list of websites and apps they find distracting, set a period of time during which they cannot access those sites/apps, and have the app block access when enabled. This helps users stay focused on productive tasks without wasting time on unproductive sites.

Key features include:

• Creating a custom blacklist of distracting websites and apps
• Setting timed sessions from 5 minutes up to 24 hours during which blacklisted sites/apps are blocked
• A countdown screen shown before the session starts
• Blocked sites redirect to a page showing remaining session time
• Open source code that can be audited and contributed to

By emulating the simplicity and efficacy of the original SelfControl app on macOS, SelfControl -- The Linux Port provides Linux users with a simple yet powerful tool to help avoid digital distractions and be more focused and productive.

SelfControl -- The Linux port Features

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