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hovancik/stretchly

The break time reminder app observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/hovancik/stretchly · homepage · JavaScript · BSD-2-Clause (permissive) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

93/100

  • Activity 97
  • Release rhythm 85
  • Longevity 100
How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: 40
  • age_days: 3706
  • days_rel: 20
  • days_push: 19
  • n_releases_24m: 10

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

6501 stars · 553 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

Stretchly is a cross-platform open-source Electron desktop app that reminds users to take regular breaks while working on a computer. It lives in the system tray, shows customizable Mini and Long break reminders, and pauses during idle time or Do Not Disturb mode.

Use cases

  • remind me to take breaks while working at my computer
  • prevent eye strain from long screen sessions
  • app that enforces microbreaks every 10 minutes
  • pomodoro-style break timer for desktop
  • pause break reminders when I'm idle or in do not disturb
  • cross-platform break reminder for macOS, Windows and Linux

When to choose

  • you want an open-source, cross-platform break reminder with customizable intervals
  • you need idle detection and Do Not Disturb awareness
  • you prefer a tray-based app with dark mode and theming support

When to avoid

  • you need a mobile or web-based break timer
  • you want a full pomodoro work-tracking tool with task management
  • you cannot run Electron apps due to memory constraints

Facets

application · maturity active

gui scheduling developer-tools developer-tools healthcare desktop-applications cross-platform windows bsd cross-platform break-reminder ergonomics eye-strain pomodoro tray-app humane-tech wellness macos linux electron desktop

3 sources

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
hovancik/stretchlymain93

For agents

markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="hovancik/stretchly")

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