Focus Mode

Focus Mode

A minimalist single-task view to reduce distractions, with optional full-screen mode and focus queue.

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Entering Focus Mode

Standard Focus Mode

1. Select a task
2. Press f

Full-Screen Focus Mode

For maximum concentration, use full-screen focus:

1. Select a task
2. Press F (capital F)

Full-screen mode removes all UI elements except the current task.

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Focus Mode Display

Focus mode shows only:

• The selected task (large, centered)
• Active timer (if tracking time)
• Pomodoro status (if running)
• Minimal UI

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Exiting Focus Mode

Press f or Esc to return to normal view.

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Available Actions

While in focus mode, you can still:

• Toggle task completion (x)
• Toggle time tracking (t)
• Control Pomodoro (F5-F8)

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Use Cases

1. Deep work - Eliminate visual distractions
2. Single task focus - See only what matters
3. Presentation - Show current task on screen
4. Mindfulness - Concentrate on one thing

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Tips

1. Combine with Pomodoro - Start timer, then focus mode
2. Pick the right task - Choose your most important task
3. Full screen terminal - Maximize the effect
4. Exit when done - Mark complete and exit

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Workflow Example

1. Select your top priority task
2. Press t to start time tracking
3. Press F5 to start Pomodoro
4. Press f to enter focus mode
5. Work until Pomodoro ends
6. Press x to complete when done
7. Press f to exit focus mode

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Focus Queue

Build a queue of tasks to work through during focused sessions:

Adding Tasks to Queue

1. Navigate to a task you want to focus on
2. Press Q to add it to the focus queue
3. Repeat for other priority tasks

Using the Queue

Key	Action
Q	Add current task to queue
Alt+J	Advance to next task in queue
Alt+Q	Clear the entire queue

Queue Workflow

1. Before starting work, navigate through your tasks
2. Press Q on each important task to queue it
3. Press F to enter full-screen focus mode
4. Work on the current task
5. When done, press x to complete
6. Press Alt+J to advance to the next queued task
7. Continue until queue is empty

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Task Chains in Focus Mode

Navigate linked task sequences:

Key	Action
[	Go to previous task in chain
]	Go to next task in chain

This is useful for sequential tasks that must be done in order.

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Keybindings

Key	Action
f	Toggle focus mode
F	Toggle full-screen focus
Q	Add to focus queue
Alt+J	Advance focus queue
Alt+Q	Clear focus queue
[ / ]	Navigate task chain
Esc	Exit focus mode
x	Toggle complete
t	Toggle time tracking
F5-F8	Pomodoro controls

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See Also

• Time-Tracking - Track time spent
• Pomodoro - Work in focused intervals
• Task-Management - Basic task operations