Detects Focus.
Disables Notifications.

auto-focus detects focus and automatically turns off notifications. No more disruptions when you're in the flow.

Stay in the Flow, Automatically

Research from Meta shows that it takes an average of 23 minutes to get back into flow after being interrupted by a notification.

Auto-Focus intelligently monitors your work patterns and automatically enables Do Not Disturb mode after 12 minutes of focused work in your chosen applications.

When you switch to non-work apps, Auto-Focus gives you a buffer period before re-enabling notifications, ensuring you don't lose focus during quick context switches.

Auto-Focus app screenshot
Download for macOS

Compatible with macOS Sonoma and later

Automatic Detection

Detects when you're in deep work and enables focus mode automatically

Smart Buffer

Configurable buffer time prevents losing focus during quick switches

Focus Insights

Track your focus sessions and productivity patterns

Getting Started

1. First Launch

Since Auto-Focus is currently not notarized by Apple, you'll need to take one of these steps:

Option A: Open System Settings → Privacy & Security, and click "Open Anyway" when prompted.

Option B: Remove the quarantine attribute by running this command in Terminal:

xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/auto-focus.app

2. Install the Shortcut

Auto-Focus requires a Shortcuts automation to toggle Do Not Disturb mode:

  1. Open the Shortcuts folder in the downloaded DMG
  2. Double-click the "Toggle Do Not Disturb" shortcut
  3. Click "Add Shortcut" when prompted
  4. Launch Auto-Focus and complete the setup

Current Project Status

Beta Release

Auto-Focus is currently in beta, which means:

  • The core functionality works as intended on macOS Sonoma and later
  • We're actively gathering user feedback to improve the experience
  • You might encounter occasional bugs or unexpected behavior
  • All features are currently free during this initial launch phase

Roadmap

We're working on several exciting features for future releases:

  • Enhanced focus insights with more detailed analytics
  • Additional customization options
  • Integration with other productivity tools
  • Premium features that will help support continued development

Get in Touch

We value your feedback and are here to help:

Email Support

Reach out with questions or feedback: help@auto-focus.app

Report Issues

Found a bug? Let us know and we'll fix it in our next update.

Feature Requests

Share your ideas for new features you'd like to see in future updates.

Privacy Note: We use Plausible Analytics to collect anonymous website usage, such as number of downloads. No data is collected through the Auto-Focus app. It is fully offline and does not send any data to us or third parties. We respect your privacy and do not track you in any way.