deep work depottime spent deep
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A free online deep work timer to help you lock in
deep work depot is a simple focus timer and a place to sit and do your hardest work. Pick a scene, put on the rain, hit lock in and disappear into the task. Your hours and streak are tracked automatically, right in your browser. No login, no signup, free forever.
What is deep work?
Deep work is a concept popularized by Cal Newport in his book "Deep Work": the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks. It means dedicating uninterrupted blocks of time to one meaningful thing, which leads to better work in less time.
How to use the deep work timer
- Pick one task. Type what you are locking in on so it stays in front of you.
- Remove distractions. Phone in another room, other tabs closed. Press f for fullscreen.
- Choose a length. 30, 60 or 90 minutes, or set your own in settings.
- Lock in. Hit start (or the space bar). The interface fades away so only the timer and the scene remain.
- Take a real break. When the session ends, take 5 to 15 minutes away from the screen, then go again.
- Build the streak. Every focused minute fills in your heatmap. Try not to break the chain.
A focus timer with ambient sound
Each scene comes with its own soundscape: steady night rain, a crackling fireside, or a low deep space hum. They are generated live in your browser, so they loop forever without repeating and without a heavy download. Prefer music? Turn on the lofi playlist in settings.
FAQ
Is deep work depot free?
Yes, 100% free. There is no paid plan, no account and no signup. Open the page and start a session.
Where is my focus history saved?
In your own browser (local storage). Nothing is sent to a server. Use export in the stats section to back it up or move it to another device.
How long should a deep work session be?
Most people do best with 60 to 90 minutes of focus followed by a 10 to 15 minute break. If you are new to deep work, start with 30 minutes and build up.
Is this a pomodoro timer?
It works like one, with focus and break modes, but it defaults to longer sessions because deep work needs time to get into flow. Set any length you like in settings.
Does the timer keep running in a background tab?
Yes. The timer is based on the clock, not on the tab being visible, so it stays accurate. Turn on notifications in settings to get pinged when a session ends.
Who made this?
I (jack friks) made this deep work timer because I wanted it myself and it didn't exist. I also make post bridge, a tool to schedule your content to every social platform at once. Try it free if you post online.