I Built a Pomodoro Timer That Actually Helps You Focus — With Rainy Cafe Ambience

Description and use

A lightweight web Pomodoro timer with a rainy cafe scene, 16+ ambient sounds, built‑in task list, stats, and desktop notifications, all running locally without login.

Problem

Most Pomodoro timers are boring, lack engaging environment, have annoying ticking sounds, and require separate task logging, leading users to abandon focus sessions.

Outcome

The app increases focus retention by providing an engaging environment, integrated task management, and local data storage, eliminating common distractions of traditional timers.

Workflow

• Open still.sendafun.com in a browser
• Select a preset scene or customize ambient sounds
• Add tasks to the built‑in list
• Start a 25‑minute Pomodoro session
• Use desktop notifications for breaks
• Mark tasks as completed
• Review session stats and history

Evidence

Built as a lightweight web app: Vanilla JS + Web Audio API, Cloudflare Pages, LocalStorage

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