
Flowkeeper
Flowkeeper is a desktop Pomodoro timer and work-tracking tool built around the original Pomodoro Technique.
What Flowkeeper is
Flowkeeper is a desktop Pomodoro timer and work-tracking tool built around the original Pomodoro Technique. It runs on Linux, macOS and Windows, and its Free plan has no subscriptions or paid features. Users can organize work with task lists, daily backlogs, todo lists, reminders and configurable task categories. Fullscreen rest notifications are enabled by default, and a configurable alert can sound one minute before a Pomodoro ends. Keyboard shortcuts, timer and tray icon appearance, themes and audio can be customized. Work summaries can be exported as Markdown, CSV or JSON; data can also be exported and imported as text. Flowkeeper stores data locally in plaintext files that users can copy, back up and edit. It works offline; users can share the data file manually or enable Watch changes, while online sync is under development. It can run external programs when application events occur. The maker says version 0.7.x uses the network only to check for updates through the GitHub API, and those checks can be disabled in Settings.
Good
- Available for Linux, macOS and Windows
- Includes task lists, reminders and categories
- Exports work summaries as Markdown, CSV or JSON
- Local plaintext data can be copied and edited
Watch out
- No mobile version
- Online sync is under development
- Data is stored in plaintext files
Who it suits
Flowkeeper suits desktop users who want a Pomodoro timer, task organization and local work records. It may appeal to people who prefer offline use and portable plaintext data.
Verdict
Flowkeeper combines Pomodoro timing and task tracking with local data and export options. It is a desktop-only choice, and sharing data currently relies on manual methods or Watch changes.
Plans and prices
From Flowkeeper's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | No subscriptions or paid features · Desktop app |
The facts
Each one read from Flowkeeper's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Customization
- Users can configure keyboard shortcuts, timer and tray icon appearance, themes, and audio.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The maker says Windows installers and portable versions do not require administrator rights to install or run.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Flowkeeper can run external programs on application events to integrate with other systems in real time.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License and author
- The FAQ says Flowkeeper is free software distributed under the GPL and identifies Constantine Kulak as its author.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile limitation
- The FAQ says there is no mobile version and describes a Progressive Web App as planned alongside online mode.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Offline data
- Flowkeeper stores data locally in plaintext files that users can copy, back up, and edit.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says version 0.7.x makes network calls only to check for updates through the GitHub API, and update checks can be disabled in Settings.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Flowkeeper is a desktop Pomodoro timer and work tracking tool designed around the original Pomodoro Technique.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Reports and export
- Work summaries can be exported in formats including Markdown, CSV, and JSON, and data can be exported and imported as text.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker asks users to report bugs or request features by filing an issue on the project's GitHub page.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Sync limitation
- The FAQ says Flowkeeper works offline and users can manually share the data file or enable Watch changes; online sync is under development.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Task organization
- It supports task lists, daily backlogs, todo lists, reminders, and configurable task categories.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Timer breaks
- Fullscreen rest notifications are enabled by default, and a configurable notification can sound one minute before a Pomodoro ends.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The download page lists builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux, including Linux x86 and experimental ARM64 installers.checked 8 Oct 2026
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