Give Me A Break

A lightweight macOS menu bar app that reminds you to take breaks, fix your posture, and switch between standing and sitting.

Download for macOS
Requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later · Free · Open Source
Download the GiveMeABreak-x.x.x.zip file, unzip it, and drag the app to your Applications folder.
Or install with Homebrew: brew tap jxucoder/tap && brew install --cask give-me-a-break
Menu bar controls with timer, interval slider, and display mode picker Fullscreen break reminder overlay

Built for your wellbeing

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Break Reminders

Step away from the screen, rest your eyes, and stretch your legs on a schedule that works for you.

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Posture Checks

Gentle nudges to sit up straight, relax your shoulders, and unclench your jaw.

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Stand / Sit

Alternate between standing and sitting to reduce fatigue and keep your body moving.

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Fully Customizable

Set intervals from 5 minutes to 2 hours. Pause, resume, or reset any timer from the menu bar.

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AI Messages

Optional Apple Intelligence integration for varied, natural reminder text — entirely on-device.

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Privacy First

Zero network requests. No accounts. No tracking. Everything stays on your Mac.

Your data stays on your Mac

Give Me A Break makes zero network requests. All settings are stored locally. If you enable AI messages, they're generated entirely on-device using Apple Intelligence.