Busy? Snooze for 15 minutes.
A small reminder appears in the corner.Busy right now? Snooze it with one click.
Forget to take breaksat your computer?
A hamster reminds you every 20 minutes.Look into the distance, then stretch.
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First launch: right-click → Open
When the reminder appears, take a break or try snoozing it.
A little time away from your screen.
Take a 40-second break together.
Follow the hamster with your eyes.Look into the distance, then stretch.
- 20sFollow the hamster
- 10sLook into the distance
- 10sStretch together
How often did you take a break?
Your weekly log shows the breaks you tookand the reminders you snoozed.
Give your hamster a change of clothes.
Try a hoodie or a pair of headphones.Pick the accessories below to mix them.
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Install
- Drag the app into Applications.
- Right-click → Open the app.
- A hamster appears in your menu bar.
Does macOS say the developer cannot be verified?
Nothing is broken. The app is unsigned, so a plain double-click gets blocked. Right-click (or control-click) → Open → Open again. Once per new version.
Questions people ask
What if I am concerned about tech neck or back health?
Use a reminder as a cue to change position or get up after sitting for a while. Hamstretch reminds you to take breaks and stretch.
Does it drain my battery?
Leave it on all day and you will not notice. It only draws a corner of the screen while idle, and uses the full screen during the 40 seconds.
Where does my data go?
Nowhere. What you did and when is appended to a single file on your computer. The app goes online once a day, only to check GitHub for a new version tag. Your history is never sent. Delete that file and the history is gone.
Is there a Windows version?
Yes, in beta. Pick Windows above to get it. Real-device testing just started, so there may be rough edges.
Does it make a sound?
No. A small card just appears in the corner.
Every 20 minutes is too often.
You can pick 10, 20, 30, 45 or 60 minutes in settings.
Can I move the hamster?
Choose "Move the hamster" from the menu bar and drag it anywhere. It stays there after a restart.
Can I hide the hamster?
Turn it off in settings and it stays hidden until the next break. You need something to follow with your eyes.
I use more than one display.
It follows whichever screen your cursor is on. You can turn that off in settings.
Which languages does it speak?
English and Korean. Switch in settings.
Is there a dark mode?
It follows your system, and you can pin it to light or dark.
What if I step away?
If you have not touched anything for three minutes, it skips the reminder. You will not come back to a pile of old alerts.
Does it cost anything?
It is free.
How do I remove it?
Drag the app to the Trash. That is all.
Take your next break with a hamster.
Install it and choose your reminder interval.
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