keep your breathing steady while you work.

IMPORTANT: read not notarized yet before first launch. it may not open otherwise.

open-source • no camera/mic • no account

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coherent inhale/exhale pacing to support calm focus in long work blocks.

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more background metronome than reminder, so it does not yank your attention.

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helps you return to breath when screen apnea sneaks in during deep work.

Best during deep work: writing, coding, reading—when you forget to breathe.

this alpha is open-source, but not notarized by Apple yet. first launch may be blocked unless you follow these steps in order.

download the `.dmg`, open it, then drag Downshift into Applications.
in Applications, right-click Downshift and choose Open.
confirm Open in the Gatekeeper prompt.
if still blocked: open System Settings → Privacy & Security.
scroll to the bottom and click Open Anyway (next to Downshift), then confirm Open.

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Apple Silicon only (M-series).

Release notes

why macOS only?

this alpha is Apple Silicon-only for now. releases for other platforms are coming soon.

is it free?

yes, this alpha is free.

why not a timer reminder?

timers interrupt. Downshift stays continuous and nonverbal while you work.

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