Timer
The Timer runs 25-minute focused work sessions tied to a specific task. Every session is recorded — completions, attempts, and interruptions all count toward the activity data shown on your Dashboard. Press p from anywhere in the app to jump to the Timer.
Starting a Session
There are two ways to start:
- Open a Star Task and tap the Timer button on the task.
- Navigate to Timer from the nav bar or Starbase, then select a task from the list.
Session Flow
Once you select a task, the countdown starts from 25:00. When the timer reaches zero (or when you stop early), you record an outcome.
A session counts as an attempt after a minimum of 20 seconds have elapsed.
Recording an Outcome
At the end of a session, choose one of three outcomes:
| Outcome | When to use it |
|---|---|
| Completed | You finished the full 25 minutes without interruption |
| Interrupted | Something broke your focus — pick a reason |
| Abandoned | You stopped before making meaningful progress |
Interruption reasons include: phone call, text, lost focus, email, notification, coworker, family, internet loss, or other.
Tracking Progress
Each task shows a count of Pomodoro attempts and completions. Daily totals appear in the Activity Chart on the Dashboard, so you can see how many sessions you ran across the last seven days.
Related: Tasks — managing your task list | Dashboard — activity chart and daily totals | Starbase — navigate to the Timer quickly